Ask the Memphian: Why hasn’t Liberty Stadium had a concert in years?
For roughly three decades, the only musicians who played what is now the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium were marching bands. But why?
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April 2025
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CBU hit in purge of foreign students
As international students at CBU and the U of M, like others across the country, have their visas revoked, the issue is setting up new quandaries for college administrators.
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5 U of M students lose visas; told to leave country
As college enrollments have dwindled in the United States, many colleges have stepped up international recruiting to close the gap.
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Tom Nenon guided U of M as philosopher, mentor and provost
“I mean, Tom was the kind of person that made a university a community,” said former university president M. David Rudd of Tom Nenon, who died Friday, April 4, of cancer.
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Inked: Hilton Memphis listed for sale
In other news, apartments, offices and retail are planned for the former TV station at 2701 Union Ave. Extended.
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Second U of M Campus School to open but already full
The soon-to-be former St. George’s Memphis has a waiting list — proof of high interest in the fledgling K-12 University Schools district, which has a 10-year goal of enrolling 5,000 students.
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March 2025
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U of M foundation cited for sloppy accounting practices
This is the second consecutive year auditors have reported inconsistencies in the financials for the University of Memphis’ Auxiliary Services Foundation, which includes funding for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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February 2025
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Protesters outnumber Rittenhouse crowd at U of M
The evening went off without violence, with about 30 people attending Kyle Rittenhouse’s second attempt at a speech on the University of Memphis campus.
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Rittenhouse invited back to speak at U of M
At last year’s event, Kyle Rittenhouse abruptly left the stage early, and protesters later chased his supporters across campus.
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‘Super proactive': Lifelong innovator brings problem-solving zeal to U of M
Whitney Hardy, who tried to levitate her skateboard at age 7, knows U of M has “the tools, the resources, the mentorship, the partners on campus” for today’s would-be innovators. She shows them how to navigate through to their dreams.
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U of M’s Carnegie R1 status renewed
“A lot of our junior faculty that we are hiring ... are well-trained in research and finding funding for their research,” the U of M’s Jasbir Dhaliwal said. “It has absolutely become part of our culture.”
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Proposed federal-funding cuts could come at a cost for St. Jude, UTHSC
U.S. medical schools’ and research institutions’ budgets could be gutted if a recent Trump administration plan to reduce federal funding is allowed to stand, according to researchers.
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Opinion: Local schools must meet demand of economic opportunity
“It’s the responsibility of administrators, teachers, parents and elected officials like myself to ensure children in Shelby County are receiving the high-quality education they deserve.”
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Governor’s budget includes millions for Memphis Zoo, Downtown safety
Gov. Bill Lee’s inclusion of a proposed Downtown safety program comes as the city has embarked on a plan for hardening security on FedExForum game nights.
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After 20 years, St. George’s will close its Memphis campus
The private school opened the third campus in an effort to diversify its student body. The Memphis campus could become a public school by the fall.
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Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
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Hooks Institute to honor award-winning author Feb. 5
The awards ceremony will begin with reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre on the University of Memphis campus.
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January 2025
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Memphis orgs wary after freezing of federal grants debacle
President Donald Trump’s budget office rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion. In Memphis, the change left many with whiplash but also a sense of relief.
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Calkins: Ed Scott aims to make Memphis ‘a Top 25 athletic program in America’ — believe it or not
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for a tumultuous, wrenching but ultimately triumphant six months. In that time, Scott has seen enough to believe Memphis can be “a Top 25 athletic program in America.” Now he needs others to believe it, too.
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Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will have reduced capacity, according to new plans
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Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will have reduced capacity, according to new plans
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said the new capacity for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be 42,000-44,000 — not the 50,000 that was originally planned.
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Calkins: Ed Scott on realignment, Penny, the NCAA investigation, attendance and more
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for six months. Here’s what he has to say about realignment, the ongoing NCAA investigation, Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and the university’s plans for paying players.
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Mellon money will help humanities, area undergrads and local nonprofits
The funding aims to bolster interest in the humanities and provide an income for students who cannot afford to work unpaid internships.
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U of M receives $5M gift for internship program
A portion of the gift will go toward an endowment to fund certain internships in perpetuity.
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December 2024
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Lady Vols down Tigers despite inspiring play by DeeDee Hagemann
Transfer DeeDee Hagemann scored 19 points and led an inspired effort against visiting Tennessee in her Memphis debut.
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U of M doctorate graduate follows in her father’s footsteps
Elisabeth “Buffy” Claire Langford’s doctorate of education degree in instruction and curriculum leadership: applied behavior analysis comes after a 23-year academic journey.
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