U of M board approves $100,000 bonus for President Bill Hardgrave

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 03, 2025 12:37 PM CT | Published: September 03, 2025 12:34 PM CT

Although some in the University of Memphis community are angry with President Bill Hardgrave over the recent end of the school’s DEI efforts, the school’s Board of Trustees awarded him a $100,000 performance bonus Wednesday.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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