There are 190 article(s) tagged University of Memphis:

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus could further delay NCAA probe into Tiger basketball

    Coronavirus could pose further delays in the NCAA investigation of the Memphis basketball program.

    By Jonah Jordan March 23, 2020

  • COVID-19 forcing funeral homes, families to make tough decisions

    If mourners can't be part of a funeral while adhering to social distancing, one local professor recommends that people create their own, active way to celebrate and grieve a life.

    By Toni Lepeska March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 17: Strickland declares state of emergency; third local case confirmed

    The state reports the total number of confirmed cases in Tennessee is 73, and a third Shelby County case has also been reported. That individual is isolated at home and did not contract it in Shelby County.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

  • Calkins: Now Memphis will have to make history

    The Memphis Tigers will need four wins if they're to get the automatic bid by winning the AAC Tournament. And they've never done that.

    By Geoff Calkins March 09, 2020

  • Rudd gets $220K bonus

    Among the accomplishments during his tenure, the University of Memphis has raised $206 million in philanthropic giving in the last six years.

    By Jane Roberts March 05, 2020

• February 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs. Tulane

    University of Memphis basketball outscored Tulane 14-7 in overtime to survive turnover struggles and win in New Orleans.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 29, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: 901 FC vs. University of Memphis

    Memphis 901 FC wrapped up preparations for its second trip around the United Soccer League Championship Saturday night with a 1-0 victory over the University of Memphis at AutoZone Park.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 29, 2020

  • Hooks Institute names 5 finalists for book award

    Winner will be announced this summer.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 27, 2020

  • U of M professor all about the flow in blood vessel research

    Early tests show prosthetic blood vessel resists rejection and allows the body to rejuvenate itself. 

    By Jane Roberts February 25, 2020

  • U of M adds doctoral, master’s programs

    Programs include advanced studies in social work, applied physics and engineering management.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 18, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs UConn

    Pictures capture the drama of Memphis' loss to UConn in Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. 

    By The Associated Press February 16, 2020

  • Big data may be watching you; now you could be watching it

    The University of Memphis has received more than $6 million to help a modern but untrained workforce learn data science without having to attain a university degree in statistics.

    By Jane Roberts February 12, 2020

  • Bank of America, U of M offer discussion on workplace inclusion

    Joint event requires RSVP by Feb. 17.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 11, 2020

  • Rhodes grads’ website gives students leg up on employment opportunities

    The company’s goal is to have 50,000 students signed up this year and 750 to 1,000 businesses. The business side launches on Feb. 6.

    By Christin Yates February 07, 2020

  • Railroad pulls container operations out of heart of Memphis

    Norfolk Southern discontinued intermodal freight operations at its rail yard in the Buntyn area near the Fairgrounds, a move that's expected to reduce truck traffic among other impacts in a congested urban area.

    By Wayne Risher February 06, 2020

• January 2020

  • Harwood Center, U of M partner to expand services for special needs children

    The University of Memphis and the Harwood Center are developing a partnership that will create an early learning classroom for children with special needs, ages 2-6.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 28, 2020

  • Immigration attorney plays critical role for startups at UMRF Research Park

    About 80% of Susser’s practice is helping startups, including those owned by foreign nationals, get off the ground. 

    By Jane Roberts January 23, 2020

  • U of M hosting county Spelling Bee on Feb. 1

    The winner will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 22, 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