There are 71 article(s) tagged Christian Brothers University:

• October 2019

  • Reilly brings strong defensive approach to CBU basketball

    After a long, mostly successful, career leading Gannon University in Pennsylvania, John Reilly is taking over leadership of the CBU basketball program replacing Mike Nienaber.

    By Frank Ramirez October 13, 2019

• September 2019

  • New CBU president says outreach to ‘Dreamers’ will continue

    On “Behind The Headlines,” Rhodes College president Marjorie Hass said the school is recruiting students nationally as the number of high school students in the southeastern U.S. is projected to drop.

    By Bill Dries September 26, 2019

  • Shelby County’s longest-serving commissioner, Mark Billingsley, to lead as new chairman

    With seven years on the Shelby County Commission, newly elected chairman Mark Billingsley believes the current commission is willing to collaborate for the good of the county.

    By Linda A. Moore September 04, 2019

  • New CBU president is off and running on list of increases

    New CBU president checked all the boxes for search committee that can't believe it reached a unanimous decision on the first vote.

    By Jane Roberts September 03, 2019

• August 2019

  • Brother Stanislaus Sobczyk, former president of Christian Brothers University, dies

    Brother Stanislaus Sobczyk, who led Christian Brothers University from 1999-2005, has died.

    By Jane Roberts August 05, 2019

• June 2019

  • Central Avenue renaming to honor retiring CBU president John Smarrelli

    A portion of Central Avenue near Christian Brothers University will be renamed to honor the college's retiring president. 

    By Michelle Corbet June 13, 2019

• May 2019

  • CBU names John Reilly as new head coach

    Christian Brothers University taps John T. Reilly to replace legendary coach Mike Nienaber as the leader of the Buccaneers basketball program. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 30, 2019

  • Former CBU coach Nienaber named new head coach at Delta State

    As expected, former CBU basketball coach Mike Nienaber was named the new head coach at Delta State on Monday.

    By Clay Bailey May 06, 2019

• April 2019

  • Exit interview: Smarrelli details regrets, proudest accomplishments

    In the 10 years John Smarrelli Jr. has led Christian Brothers University he has broken down the walls of the Roman Catholic campus through changemaking partnerships and initiatives. 

    By Michelle Corbet April 29, 2019

  • New CBU president committed to ‘providing access to opportunity’

    New Christian Brothers University president Jack Shannon Jr. plans to continue the initiatives of his predecessor and work to create even more partnerships to build the community through education and opportunity. 

    By Michelle Corbet April 23, 2019

• March 2019

  • County Commission internship program to host more than 300 students this summer

    More than 300 students in Shelby County will have the opportunity to intern at the County Commission’s internship program this summer.

    By Omer Yusuf March 13, 2019

• January 2019

  • Paper, metalwork showcased at CBU Ross Gallery exhibitions

    Two shows open Friday at CBU's Beverly & Sam Ross Gallery. "Labor" features paper work created by artist Katie Maish. "Forge, Cast, Fabricate" features the Metal Museum's staff artists and apprentices. 

    By Elle Perry January 11, 2019

• December 2018

  • CBU decides to remain in Division II and Gulf South

    After studyings its options, Christian Brothers University announced Tuesday its athletics will remain a member of the NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference.

    By Geoff Calkins December 11, 2018

• November 2018

  • Local universities bring Scripps National Spelling Bee back to Memphis

    After a short stint in Nashville, the Shelby County qualifier to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is returning to Memphis in 2019.

    By Michelle Corbet November 28, 2018

  • Calkins: With its all-Memphis backcourt, Tiger basketball could spark a party in the 901

    Now that the exhibition portion of the season is over, I offer the following thought: The Memphis Tigers could win the tournament.

    By Geoff Calkins November 03, 2018

  • Main Event: Speed bodes well for Tigers as they run past Bucs

    No more glorified scrimmages. No more having an overwhelming talent advantage over local Division II opponents -- LeMoyne Owen College and Christian Brothers University – that are just happy to be on the FedExForum court and playing the University of Memphis.

    By Don Wade November 03, 2018

  • Other Voices: Laravie shines as his hoops hero watches from Tigers bench

    Christian Brothers University guard Joe Laravie walked onto the floor of the FedExForum on Friday night and scanned the opposing sideline.

    By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2018

  • Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers use new ways to count attendance and other notes

    Memphis cruised to a 95-68 win over CBU in the final exhibition game of the season. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2018

  • At the Horn: Martin, pressing defense leads Tigers past CBU

    Jeremiah Martin scored 24 points, Kyvon Davenport added 16 as Memphis ended its preseason exhibition schedule with a 95-68 victory over Christian Brothers on Friday night.

    By Clay Bailey November 02, 2018

  • CBU redux? Another win over Memphis isn’t likely, but there is history

    November 12, 2014, inside FedExForum: CBU 74, Memphis 70 in overtime.

    By Don Wade November 01, 2018

• October 2018

  • Calkins: Christian Brothers University considering move to Division III

    As the Christian Brothers University basketball team is preparing to play an exhibition game against the University of Memphis at FedExForum Friday, the university is exploring a move from Division II to Division III, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The board of trustees discussed the merits of such a move at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 31, 2018