Calkins: It’s a great day for Memphis — and total vindication for Penny Hardaway
The IARP’s decision was stunning vindication for Penny Hardaway and for Memphis. So go ahead, celebrate.
Topic: David Rudd
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September 2022
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June 2022
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Six takeaways from documents on Memphis’ final IARP hearing
The university’s case and objections are laid out, as well as the panel’s responses and its own objections.
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March 2022
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Rudd talks managing crises at U of M, and Liberty Bowl’s future
On Behind The Headlines, the outgoing University of Memphis president said none of the crises were in academia. He also discussed leveraging sports to fund academic growth and said a Liberty Bowl decision is coming.
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September 2021
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Rudd anticipates he will raise issue of new football stadium
The U of M president says that if state invests, there would be a “greater opportunity to build an on-campus facility to support Memphis football.”
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Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
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December 2020
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DeCosta-Willis honored as first Black faculty member at then-Memphis State
The University of Memphis unveiled plans Monday, Dec. 14, for a plaque honoring Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon Willis, the school’s first African American faculty member.
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November 2020
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U of M relents, tells neighbors Deloach apartment plan to change ‘significantly’
The University of Memphis, responding to strident opposition from nearby neighborhoods, plans to “significantly” scale back its plans for an apartment development on the northwest edge of the campus.
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September 2020
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TOM’s legacy will live on at Memphis Zoo
The university will sponsor a tiger named TOM IV in a partnership following the death of TOM III.
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August 2020
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University of Memphis workers knock safety efforts on campus
University of Memphis campus workers said Thursday they don't feel safe on campus and criticized the administration for planning to bring all students back to campus Sept. 17.
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Rudd says phased return at U of M comes with testing and addressing college digital divide
On “Behind the Headlines,” the president of the University of Memphis says some students have been living on campus through the pandemic, in part because of the digital divide and because some students will have the flexibility to remain off campus after the return with hybrid classes.
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May 2020
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Calkins: Memphis football will be ‘moving forward in the near future’
In the wake of Wednesday's NCAA vote to allow football and men's and women's basketball players to return to campus starting June 1, Memphis president David Rudd says the athletic department has a plan for football players to return "in the near future."
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April 2020
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Calkins: University of Memphis president David Rudd optimistic there will be students — and football — on campus this fall
University of Memphis president David Rudd told The Daily Memphian that "current indicators would suggest" students will be back on campus in the fall. He's hopeful football will be back, too.
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January 2020
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Rudd announces raises to get lowest-paid workers to $13 by July 1
The lowest-paid workers at the University of Memphis are to get two raises this year, bringing them to $13 an hour.
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September 2019
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University of Memphis president Rudd declines raise set to go into effect Oct. 1
University president David Rudd sends email to students, faculty declining raise he was given.
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Calkins: Break out the foam fingers! Memphis (the university) is nationally ranked!
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Memphis among the nation's top public universities. That didn't happen by accident.
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Behind the Headlines Podcast: U of M President Dr. M. David Rudd
M. David Rudd, president of the University of Memphis, discusses enrollment changes, the budget, athletic and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.
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Rudd touts largest freshman class in U of M history ahead of regional drop in high school graduates
In the "Behind The Headlines" interview, the University of Memphis president also talked about his plan to up hourly wages to at least $15 an hour and the unpredictability of a new athletic conference affiliation.
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U of M’s Rudd to receive president’s contract, compensation raises
David Rudd's contract as leader of the University of Memphis will be for three years, beginning Oct. 1, with options to extend it another two years.
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New contract for U of M President David Rudd means continued emphasis on athletics
Rudd said the visibility of athletics has certainly helped with fundraising for the University of Memphis.
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July 2019
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County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
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Shelby County Commission chairman will push to override Harris veto of U of M money
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has vetoed a capital improvement budget allocation that gives the University of Memphis $1 million for the Michael Rose Natatorium until the lowest-paid workers are paid $15 an hour. Commission Chairman Van Turner says he will try to override the veto.
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Emails provide timeline for Melissa McFerrin’s contract negotiations
Emails between university officials show women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin wanted to negotiate a new contract as early as January.
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University of Memphis initiates external review of women’s basketball program after allegations
The University of Memphis issued a statement confirming the women's basketball program is undergoing an independent external review.
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May 2019
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Calkins: Full Bowen letter adds to the mysteries
The university released the full letter of complaint against Tom Bowen. It raises more questions than it answers.
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U of M releases unredacted letter questioning Bowen’s behavior
The University of Memphis has released the unredacted letter questioning former athletic director Tom Bowen's behavior on a women's basketball road trip. The letter was released Friday afternoon in response to an open records request.
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