‘Is your hair like mine?’ Boy from White House photo to attend U of M
Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall.
Topic: The University of Memphis
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June 2022
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May 2022
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Strickland: U of M would provide ‘lion’s share’ of stadium funds
Strickland said he left the decision about whether to renovate the city-owned stadium or build a new one on the university campus to the university.
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January 2022
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University of Memphis closing satellite campus
The University of Memphis is significantly reducing its operations in Collierville.
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November 2021
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Memphian showcasing talent in online Billboard competition
Jordan Occasionally was one of 12 contestants selected among thousands of entrants.
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September 2021
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U of M committed to Collierville, despite fewer offerings
The University of Memphis desires to maintain its presence in Collierville. However, that presence has changed from what it was when the university opened its suburban campus in 2015.
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August 2021
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Tigers Podcast: Football season opener and Emoni Bates
Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans.
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#MemphisRising: U of M plans to take athletic department to next level
The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.
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U of M students return to campus
The University of Memphis campus was teeming with activity Monday, Aug. 23, as students returned for in-person learning.
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July 2021
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U of M seeks up to $50 million Liberty Bowl upgrade
Though the school announced Wednesday it would be adding new outdoor seating options for the upcoming season, there’s a much larger vision.
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June 2021
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Memphian is ‘Jeopardy!’ champion June 7, comes in second June 8
‘Here’s what I’ve loved about this,’ says Verlinda Henning of her ‘Jeopardy!’ win. ‘Memphis is a weird town. I mean, we are hard on each other, and we beat each other up, but if somebody comes for one of us, we’re after you.’
Related story:
Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard day
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2022 Alabama DL commits to Memphis
The defensive lineman committed to the Tigers over Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss and UAB.
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April 2021
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Bill to let college athletes make money passes Legislature
A bill allowing student athletes in Tennessee to make money from their brand has passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly with little opposition, and it is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee.
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March 2021
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U of M’s David Rudd stepping down as president
Rudd is the 12th president of the University of Memphis. He is completing his seventh year as president, a role he has been in since May 2014.
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February 2021
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Bartlett City Schools, local colleges close Monday for inclement weather
Bartlett City Schools and local colleges close campuses, Monday classes due to inclement weather.
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December 2020
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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.
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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.
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November 2020
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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.
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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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October 2020
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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
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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.
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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.
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September 2020
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Memphis MSA no longer poorest in the nation, study shows
Poverty rates have fallen overall for both Memphis and Shelby County.
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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.
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August 2020
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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. -
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.
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