Suspended SCS principal is suing district on free-speech grounds
Principal Barton Thorne called it “shocking and disappointing” to be removed for speaking to students about the First Amendment.
Topic: University of Memphis
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February 2021
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January 2021
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U.S. News & World Report ranks U of M online programs first in state
Three of the university’s online programs have increased their ranking significantly in the listing.
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Inside the U of M sports science lab: ‘Prehab’ instead of rehab
Scientists at the Human Performance Center help Memphis basketball players be their best. Daily Memphian reporter Danielle Lerner got put through the wringer.
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Former U of M president, Thomas G. Carpenter, has died
Thomas G. Carpenter, the 11th president of the university, also was the founding president of the University of North Florida.
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Civil rights pioneer Miriam DeCosta-Willis dies at 86
Dr. Miriam DeCosta-Willis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of gender and racial equality, has died at age 86.
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December 2020
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U of M mulls future of business research unit after chief’s retirement
University of Memphis officials say they’re mulling over the future of Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research to see if it can continue serving business, government and community organizations.
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CBU delays start of spring semester 2 weeks
CBU also delays graduation ceremony, with plans to honor graduates of both 2020 and 2021 at the Renasant Convention Center May 29, 2021.
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DeCosta-Willis honored as first Black faculty member at then-Memphis State
The University of Memphis unveiled plans Monday, Dec. 14, for a plaque honoring Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon Willis, the school’s first African American faculty member.
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November 2020
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U of M: Developer’s filing does not mean more apartments, congestion west of campus
Stella Student Spaces has filed for a time extension for the approval it received two years ago to build 472 beds of student housing in an already congested neighborhood just west of the University of Memphis. But the filing does not mean what it appears, a U of M official says.
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U of M, Epicenter building path for science startups
Patents2Products pays salaries for researchers working on tech startups in U of M laboratories.
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U of M plans new housing on Park Avenue Campus
The project would add to $107 million in facility investments on the Park Avenue Campus since 2015.
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What Twitter is saying: Memphis rallies to beat South Florida, 34-33
The game isn’t on TV, but you can still hear it on Facebook Live and radio, and follow along here to see what people are saying about how the Tigers and Bulls are playing at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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U of M ranks in 10 of 11 areas in Times Higher Ed World Rankings
In September, the campus was among publication’s best universities in the world.
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October 2020
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U of M, U.S. Geologic Survey join forces
The partnership formalizes research, conservation and purity of groundwater efforts between the entities.
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Rudds endow Weddell-West scholarship
$50,000 gift is matched by $1 million Bruns Scholarship Challenge Fund.
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Stars are born? Young receivers, Austin shine without Damonte Coxie
No Coxie? No problem. Calvin Austin is the new No. 1, and Javon Ivory, Tahj Washington break out.
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U of M’s first Scheidt Award honors 2 mayors, tiger handler
First Rudi and Honey Scheidt Community Impact Award honors people who go out their way to work for the community and spirit it embodies.
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Raymond James sends half its national security access work to UMRF Ventures
The project employs U of M students to manage about half of Raymond James’ national identity and access program.
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Early Childhood Academy set for Orange Mound
Facility will serve 200 3-, 4-year-olds in the Melrose High School neighborhood.
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University Middle will have permanent home at U of M
In its third year, the middle school will operate in Fogelman Executive Center off Central and Innovation Drive.
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U of M seeks approval for 529-bed student apartment development
The University of Memphis seeks approval of a planned development to build six buildings for 135 student apartments, or 529 beds, plus a small commercial building. The linear development would stretch along Deloach from Poplar to Central.
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Memphis-UCF TV time set
The Oct. 17 matchup will be the first time the teams have met in two seasons.
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Memphians cope with lives turned upside down by virus
After six months of coronavirus, the resulting losses are profound, but the stories these people tell are about going on, a process they find central to living with the unknown.
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September 2020
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U of M opens more classes, expects 3,700 students back on Monday
Classes that were approved to start in mid-September among those being invited back.
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Politics and pandemic hurt colleges’ ability to attract international students
On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.
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