Memphis businesses, orgs get in on April Fools’ Day jokes
The University of Memphis got in on the April Fools' Day foolery with an announcement that the college’s nickname would no longer be the “Tigers.”
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April 2024
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March 2024
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Opinion: ‘Hope, love and opportunity’ at University Schools should be for all
“Frankly, I don’t worry about the kids we serve within our schools. I worry about the kids we don’t. What happens to them? Where do they go? And most importantly, how can I help them?”
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Hooks Institute event to look at impact of Brown v. Topeka Board
Seventy years after the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case, the Brown v. Board of Education decision remains one of the most important in U.S. history.
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Proposed U of M district wouldn’t lead to school takeovers, supporters pledge
But there are still some lingering concerns about the proposal, which would make the proposed University Schools district the 10th public school operator in Shelby County.
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Former Mayor Jim Strickland tapped as U of M law school dean
The former mayor is an alumnus of both the law school and U of M. He was a practicing attorney until he became mayor in 2016.
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FedEx veteran will lead U of M communications team
She will head team of 20 at the university responsible for internal communication, marketing, media relations, graphic design, social media, photography and videography.
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Rittenhouse shouted down, leaves U of M stage abruptly
A handler with a Belgian Malinois stood just off stage, the dog plainly visible to the crowd in the theater. The evening ended with protesters chasing Rittenhouse’s volunteers off campus.
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Rittenhouse tickets voided, ticketholders have to reapply on U of M portal
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Rittenhouse tickets voided, ticketholders have to reapply on U of M portal
According to a U of M spokesperson, the university reissued tickets through its portal, “due to safety concerns.”
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Sanford: Rittenhouse is no hero. But let him speak
Otis Sanford says that Kyle Rittenhouse’s only major accomplishment is that he escaped criminal accountability for taking an unarmed person’s life through needless gun violence after an unnecessary encounter.
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Tigers close to finalizing contract extension with Ryan Silverfield
The University of Memphis is close to finalizing a contract extension with football head coach Ryan Silverfield, athletic director Laird Veatch said Monday.
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U of M trustees sign off on details of campus apartments for 540 students
A private-public partnership allows U of M to build units it can’t afford and charge lower rents.
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Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at U of M, generating backlash
The event is sponsored by Turning Point, which describes itself as on a mission to build the largest, most-active conservative group on high school and college campuses in the nation.
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U of M asks $100M from state for capital projects, maintenance
“In business, we often have to make these choices of nice vs. necessary. This is necessary,” trustee David McKinney said about long list of HVAC repairs.
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University of Memphis could become its own K-12 school district under new legislation
The University of Memphis, which operates three high-performing schools for K-12 students on its campus, could become its own school district under new legislation from two Republican lawmakers from Memphis.
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Railroad crossings closed near University of Memphis
Commuters heading both south or northbound on Highland or Patterson streets will need to find an alternative route.
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February 2024
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Financial aid or not? Delays in FAFSA rollout ripple through region
“This is the biggest change in the financial aid field in 30-40 years,” said Andrew Linn, head of U of M office of financial aid and scholarships.
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University of Memphis job fair welcomes high schoolers with disabilities
The university’s Institute on Disability hosted the event to showcase post-graduation opportunities for young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
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Prime Video college tour series is in town filming a U of M segment
The 30-minute segment will be able to stream this fall.
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U of M trying to get climate money to communities that need it most
Hundreds of billions of dollars in federal money is available to combat environmental challenges, but there are concerns that neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by pollution won’t see their share of the funding.
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U of M hires new police chief
Keith Humphrey is former chief of police in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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U of M’s new $40M STEM wing prepares to teach earthquake engineering, AI and robotics
For nearly 50 years, the U of M had taught engineering from the Herff facilities, which were completed in the early 1970s when engineering was taught in classrooms and laboratories and largely did not include research.
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January 2024
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College campuses in the area closed again Monday
University of Memphis responded Saturday to the city’s ongoing water crisis, as both U of M, Christian Brother University and LeMoyne-Owen campuses will remain closed Monday, Jan. 22.
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Preparing for extreme weather and other ‘disruptive events’
The University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Science has hired a professor known for using data to guide long-term planning for infrastructure.
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Here are the colleges, universities closed Tuesday
All University of Memphis campuses are closed Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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December 2023
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U of M: Big 12 taking notice of stadium reno
The University of Memphis awaits a City Council vote next week, Dec. 19, that would transfer ownership of the stadium to the U of M’s Auxiliary Services Foundation.
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Cost of dorms at U of M will go up 3.5% each year for four years
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