There are 592 article(s) tagged University of Memphis:

• October 2018

  • Rhodes, Southwest, U of M theater programs team up for ‘NottageFest’

    Last year, a graduating senior at Rhodes College was directing scenes from Lynn Nottage’s “Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine,” for her final project in the directing class.

    By Elle Perry October 31, 2018

  • This Week in Books: Memphis Afrofuturism, Southern Living Party Cookbook, Battle for Bonhoeffer

    Afrofuturism is more than black science fiction or simply an aesthetic, says Memphis-based author Troy L. Wiggins.

    By Elle Perry October 31, 2018

  • Block-long apartment development proposed near U of M

    A block-long apartment development of six stories and 114 units is proposed to be built behind St. Luke’s United Methodist Church near the University of Memphis.

    By Tom Bailey October 25, 2018

  • FedEx gives University of Memphis $500,000 for aviation scholarships

    The University of Memphis will receive $500,000 from a FedEx Express scholarship grant to support a newfound commercial aviation degree program.

    By Wayne Risher October 25, 2018

  • Tennessee has a lot of early-career teachers, especially at schools with more students of color. Here’s why it matters.

    Alexis Singleton is one of thousands of Tennessee teachers in their early years of teaching. She’s one of 14 new teachers at her Memphis elementary school, and she’s seen firsthand the effect high teacher turnover can have on students.

    By Caroline Bauman October 17, 2018

  • The Dixon, Fogelman Galleries explore political printmaking in new exhibitions

    Memphis art connoisseurs interested in the intersection of printmaking and social issues are in luck this fall. The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is presenting three exhibitions examining political printmaking.

    By Elle Perry October 12, 2018

  • South of the tracks: U of M seeks improved path between campuses

    Just south of the tracks on South Highland Avenue, the new Sam’s Deli restaurant churned out huge sandwiches for a lively Friday lunch crowd. Country music filled the room, as well as the mountings of five deer heads, a big bass and bobcat. A dozen diners, including one accompanied by his dog on the front deck, consumed sandwiches so big that half a ham-and-cheese could not quite fit into a carryout box.

    By Tom Bailey October 04, 2018

  • Lee, Dean sound off on TBI investigations, guns in Memphis during first debate

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean and Republican Bill Lee drew distinctions on the question of automatic TBI investigations into police-involved shootings in their first debate Tuesday at the University of Memphis.

    By Sam Stockard October 03, 2018

• September 2018

  • Carpenter Art Garden continues to grow with ‘Aunt Lou’s House’ tutoring center

    Latanya Jones’ children have been coming to the Carpenter Art Garden “purple house” in the Binghampton neighborhood for years. Now in addition to the “purple house,” her children also will be able to go to the “turquoise house,” a new addition at the six-year-old Art Garden.

    By Yolanda Jones September 26, 2018

  • Free tuition at U of M Global expands to FedEx Indianapolis hub

    FedEx’s free tuition offering for hub workers has reached Indianapolis, where more than 3,500 employees are eligible to pursue degrees at the University of Memphis' online offering, U of M Global.

    By Wayne Risher September 26, 2018

  • Tigers overcome sloppy performance to defeat South Alabama

    Darrell Henderson ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns as the Memphis Tigers were able to survive a back-and-forth contest Saturday night with South Alabama, eventually winning 52-35.

    By Jonah Jordan September 23, 2018

  • Tigers offensive line coach Silverfield is right where he wants to be

    When the final horn signals completion of the 25 periods comprising the day’s practice session, Ryan Silverfield exits the field with football still on his mind.

    By Jonah Jordan September 21, 2018

  • CN Railway donation boosts transportation workforce center

    CN, the Canadian National Railway, has donated $500,000 to the University of Memphis to support the Southeast Transportation Workforce Center.

    By Wayne Risher September 20, 2018

  • Free tuition program going gangbusters at FedEx hub

    Debra Clark thought there must be a catch when her manager announced FedEx was offering Memphis hub workers tuition-free online education at University of Memphis.

    By Wayne Risher September 20, 2018

  • Tiger territory: Big new sign envisioned for University District

    The University of Memphis president is at it again, pushing for big, iconic structures to define the campus and its surrounding neighborhoods.

    By Tom Bailey September 19, 2018

  • Blackburn removes photo with U of M spirit squad after request from athletics officials

    Republican Senate nominee Marsha Blackburn removed a picture Monday, Sept. 17, of her with the University of Memphis Spirit Squad posted on her campaign Facebook page.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2018

  • Henderson named co-offensive player of the week after another 200-yard performance

    Memphis Tigers running back Darrell Henderson was named the American Athletic Conference’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, Sept. 17 – the first such honor of the junior’s career.

    By Jonah Jordan September 17, 2018