There are 171 article(s) tagged University of Memphis:

• January 2020

  • ‘They’ve earned it’: Group raising $6 million for Whitehaven High STEM building

    In 2018, the group of parents embarked on a courtyard renovation at White Station High School.

    By Elle Perry January 17, 2020

  • 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.

    By Jane Roberts January 14, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers v. Georgia

    University of Memphis' 10-game win streak ended at the hands of Georgia following a 65-62 loss at FedExForum on Saturday, Jan. 4.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 08, 2020

  • New community radio station seeks executive director

    An individual with knowledge of operating a community/public radio service is needed to serve as executive director of a new broadcast station based at Crosstown Concourse.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 05, 2020

  • Water supply study slowed by negotiations between MLGW, CAESER

    A five-year, $5 million study of potential threats to Memphis’ drinking water supply has been slowed by protracted contract negotiations between MLGW and a University of Memphis research unit. 

    By Wayne Risher January 02, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 30, 2019

  • U of M tapping into learning in age of A.I.

    Vasile Rus, the lead investigator, received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation for Phase 1. The second phase is worth a potential $25 million in grants.

    By Jane Roberts December 21, 2019

  • U of M plans DATA Science Conference; seeks research

    Conference is designed to build synergy between industry and university researchers.

    By Jane Roberts December 17, 2019

  • The Early Word: FedEx, Friday and the future of Saint Francis

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 16. Today, a community program will graduate its first class of real estate developers, and the Grizz take on the Heat at the FedExForum. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 16, 2019

  • The Early Word: Police station may be saved, 97 candidates and good movies

    Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 10, and many of us have snow on the brain (if not on the actual ground). Today, a Downtown board will consider a 20-year PILOT for part of the Snuff District redevelopment in Uptown. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 10, 2019

  • U of M to offer American Sign Language major, turns radio station over to partnership

    The University of Memphis plans to offer a four-year degree in American Sign Language and deaf studies.

    By Jane Roberts December 09, 2019

  • The Early Word: Who is Intrator; sanitation layoffs; and possible snow

    It’s Monday, Dec. 9. Today, the Shelby County Commission will meet; "It's a Wonderful Life" will show at The Orpheum, and, oh, hey, it might snow tomorrow. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 09, 2019

  • The Early Word: Saturday is everything, a medical marvel and what’s giving me life

    Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 6, and for many, this is a day of preparation. For those participating in St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend, packet pickup today is at the Landers Center in Southaven from noon to 9 p.m.

    By Mary Cashiola December 06, 2019

• November 2019

  • Middle school students demonstrate crosswalk safety in Highland Strip

    When a woman was struck by a motorist near their school in June, a group of Memphis sixth graders dedicated their semester to learning about pedestrian safety. On Saturday morning, they spoke out about what they learned.

    By Jared Boyd November 17, 2019

  • Collierville Chamber hears how U of M is helping adults earn degrees

    Collierville business leaders this week heard about the U of M's efforts to help students reach their academic goals and earn their degrees. Offerings include online degrees and experiential learning.

    By Abigail Warren November 14, 2019

  • Daily Memphian announces radio partnership with U of M, Crosstown Concourse

    Pending approval by the University of Memphis Board of Trustees, WUMR FM radio will partner with The Daily Memphian and Crosstown Concourse on an era of new programming.

    By Jared Boyd November 13, 2019

  • U of M will show off culinary school

    Kemmons Wilson Culinary Institute is holding an open house on Thursday to show off its new Cordova kitchens and classrooms to the public.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 11, 2019

  • Calkins: Memphis declares war on the NCAA

    Last time the NCAA went after Memphis, the university folded. This time, the university is ready for a fight.

     

     

    By Geoff Calkins November 09, 2019

  • Lecture will include renowned illustrator, researcher

    The University of Memphis is hosting a lecture by writer and illustrator Brian Selznick and world-renowned Walt Whitman scholar, Karen Karbiener.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 07, 2019

  • U of M will get $1 million from county for swim facility, with conditions

    The University of Memphis will receive $1 million from Shelby County government under a resolution approved by the County Commission Monday that does not include any mandates for when it will pay all university employees $15 an hour.

    By Linda A. Moore November 05, 2019

• October 2019

  • County mayor wants new condition added to $1 million for U of M swim facility

    Lee Harris wants the University of Memphis to give a timeline for when its lowest-paid workers will be paid $15 an hour as part of the release of $1 million budgeted for the university to update its swim facility. 

    By Linda A. Moore October 30, 2019

  • Building permit filed for former Sigma Alpha Epsilon house

    A building permit application valued at $12 million was filed Oct. 9 for the former Sigma Alpha Epsilon house near the University of Memphis.

    By Elle Perry October 10, 2019

  • $4.5M redevelopment coming to blighted Park Avenue office building

    The University Park Flats project will convert a vacant, blighted office building in an economically distressed stretch of Park Avenue into apartments and a coffee shop.

    By Tom Bailey October 03, 2019

  • Calkins: New Memphis AD Laird Veatch on Madness, football scheduling, the Liberty Bowl — and Lil Baby

    It's the first week on the job for new Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch. He sat down with The Daily Memphian for a Q & A. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 02, 2019

• September 2019

  • Two conferences will address domestic violence this week

    Two domestic violence conferences will be held in Memphis this week to address domestic violence in the community. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 23, 2019