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.
Topic: University of Memphis
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March 2024
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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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U of M increases dorm fees for next four years
Revenue will be used to make repairs, fund security-access upgrades.
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Memphis rugby falls in national title match
Off the heels of toppling top-overall-seeded Northern Iowa 43-39 on Friday, Dec. 8 in the DII semifinals, the Memphis Tigers’ men’s rugby club was at the doorstep of their first 15s national championship.
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Calkins: Worry about the Liberty Bowl? Nah. But about that new deal for the Grizzlies ...
Save your fretting for the Grizzlies. That’s where there is work to be done.
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The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
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Richard Smith: U of M ownership key ‘condition’ of $50M gift
Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.
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Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium deal
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U of M program aids students with intellectual disabilities
Through TigerLIFE (Learning Independence Fostering Education and Employment), students receive a postsecondary education, gain employment and live independently in their communities.
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U of M gets Shelby County disaster recovery contract
The U of M’s Center for Disaster Recovery and Resiliency will be tasked with securing funding for infrastructure improvements to help the area better weather future disasters.
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Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall stadium deal
The U of M has said that the city can’t have seats on the foundation board, setting up a potential showdown over the vote Tuesday to transfer ownership of the city-owned stadium.
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Calkins: Mike Norvell got shafted by the system? Memphis knows how he feels.
“Mike Norvell and Florida State got left out? Memphis fans understand how that feels. The entire system of college sports is based on leaving universities out, no matter how deserving. Fairness has nothing to do with it.”
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U of M, developer to build on-campus apartments for 500+ students
In a first-of-its-kind deal for the university, the U of M will provide the land but Indianapolis’ The Annex Group will own the facility until it is paid off or the school chooses to buy it.
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November 2023
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Calkins: Fred Smith and family ride to the rescue (with $50 million) to forge a stunning stadium deal
“Who put an end to the stadium fracas? Fred Smith and family, of course.”
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FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium
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How the proposed Liberty Stadium deal will work and could unlock FedExForum
The complex deal clears the path to focus on FedExForum improvements.
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FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium
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