U of M repurposes former library into first phase of research park
CodeCrew Code School program director Erin Johnson passes near a mural of Hephaestus during a tour of the former Highland branch library, which has been converted into a research incubator for the University of Memphis. The mural was created by local street artist and illustrator Michael Roy, who works under the moniker Birdcap. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis has renovated the former library on Highland Street into the first phase of an effort to drive more companies to the University District.
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Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.
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