There are 19 article(s) tagged The University of Memphis:

• December 2020

  • The U of M’s Anne Hogan on WYXR, ballet and how she learned to drive

    The dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, Anne Hogan, on WYXR, ballet and how she learned to drive.

    By Eric Barnes December 16, 2020

  • Grind City Brewing, U of M agree to craft beer partnership

    Tiger Tail, a new product made by Grind City Brewing Co., will be the official craft beer of Memphis Tigers athletics. 

    By Drew Hill December 15, 2020

• November 2020

  • U of M, Porter-Leath break ground on new childhood learning center

    Officials broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the Early Childhood Academy in Orange Mound, a collaboration of the University of Memphis and Porter-Leath.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 12, 2020

  • 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.

    By Tom Bailey November 02, 2020

• October 2020

  • State of Tennessee’s bet on mobile sports gaming about to go live

    After staying out of the casino business, Tennessee approved mobile sports wagering and the betting is scheduled to go live Sunday, Nov. 1. 

    Related Story: Tennessee online sports betting preview: Launch incentives

    By Don Wade October 30, 2020

  • School’s prestige vs. house values? U of M, neighbors square off

    The University of Memphis wants to build new student apartments in part to become less of a commuter school and gain academic prestige. But neighbors say the proposed apartments are too close to their houses and will hurt property values and their quality of life.

    By Tom Bailey October 23, 2020

  • U of M begins staff cuts to stem $50 million in losses

    The university is suffering from more than $50 million in losses from the spring and fall semesters.

    By Jane Roberts October 08, 2020

• September 2020

  • Memphis MSA no longer poorest in the nation, study shows

    Poverty rates have fallen overall for both Memphis and Shelby County.

    By Linda A. Moore September 17, 2020

  • Shelby County Health Department: 46 active COVID-19 cases in Memphis athletics

    New information reveals the second group of athletes affected at the University of Memphis. 

    By Steven Johnson September 16, 2020

• August 2020

  • U of M’s Gainwell to opt out of current season

    The Memphis Tigers will be without one of the best running backs in the country for the 2020 season.

    By Steven Johnson August 30, 2020

  • U of M managing $40 million shortfall, sees more cuts ahead

    Shortfall on campus includes investments leaders have made in students while at the same time, being aware that it may have to lay off staff and administrators. 

    By Jane Roberts August 25, 2020

• July 2020

  • Campus School and University Middle to begin school year virtually

    University Schools — Campus School and University Middle — have announced they will go all-virtual instead of the hybrid plan it previously released to parents.

    By Abigail Warren July 20, 2020

• February 2020

  • The Early Word: Same-day deliveries to become standard; Memphian makes the Super Bowl

    It's Feb. 3, and today is the last day citizens who are not already registered to vote can do so in time to participate in the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries. Plus, some friendly competition, high-powered advocates and how to stave off the plague.

    By Mary Cashiola February 03, 2020

  • U of M Engineering needs new space

    To address the space deficit to meet the needs of students and faculty, the U of M submitted a proposal for state funding for a new STEM building in the next budget cycle, which will be decided upon this month.

    By Kevin Vaughan February 02, 2020

• January 2020

  • The Early Word: Four nonstop flights on the way; bus fare delayed

    It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and we've got the state legislature reconvening, the Grizz grizzing, the dachshunds dashing and the airport announcing four new, nonstop destinations. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 14, 2020

• December 2019

  • U of M licenses breakthrough cybersecurity patent

    A Silicon Valley startup licensed the technology; it will use it in its own line of products. The U of M still owns the patent.

    By Jane Roberts December 03, 2019

• November 2019

  • The Early Word: Black Friday; One Beale’s two hotels; and dessert

    It’s Nov. 29, Black Friday, and in addition to being a huge shopping day, it's also the biggest game of the season for Tiger football. The team will take on Cincinnati, and an appearance at the AAC Championship is on the line for the Tigers.

    By Mary Cashiola November 29, 2019

  • The Early Word: A big birthday, the Tigers’ special sauce and school vouchers

    Good morning, and welcome to The Early Word. This is the Daily Memphian’s new a.m. digital digest, designed to help you find the news you need to navigate your day. 

    By Mary Cashiola November 25, 2019

• October 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