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    U of M hits record fundraising, but as donors and federal funding drop, causes for concern remain

    “I think it’s incredible that with all the things going on in our country, that we’ve had record fundraising,” said a board member. “... We’re going to have to ride (our fundraisers) really hard and look for our community to help us.”

    By Jody Callahan September 03, 2025
  • Education

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

    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.

    By Jody Callahan September 03, 2025
  • Education

    Memphis students outpace state growth in reading and math, but lag in social studies

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools earned the highest score in the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System for the fourth year in a row. But younger students lost progress in social studies, falling behind expected growth.

    By Bri Hatch August 29, 2025
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    Protesters gather at U of M after school announces anti-DEI efforts

    “I’m here because eventually this is going to affect us all,” one protester said.

    By Jody Callahan August 28, 2025
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    MSCS activist arrested for violating board member’s restraining order

    Damon Curry Morris, a frequent critic of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, faces a misdemeanor charge for violating a restraining order brought by MSCS board member Stephanie Love, according to police and court records.

    By Laura Testino August 28, 2025
  • Suburbs

    Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use

    In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.

    By Abigail Warren August 27, 2025
  • Education

    The AM/DM: U of M makes news with DEI change, hotel and Ghanaian students

    The University of Memphis started classes this week, but in the run-up to the fall semester, we learned that it was closing its Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with state law. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 27, 2025
  • Education

    MSCS student numbers drop at start of school year

    The district is dealing with teacher vacancies and laptop problems, but otherwise reports a “smooth” first day of school.

    By Laura Testino August 27, 2025
  • Education

    XAI wants to fix some Memphis schools. But these students say that help comes with a cost.

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders say they need the money as facility issues grow. But some students are protesting the company’s investment due to pollution concerns.

    By Bri Hatch August 27, 2025
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    Downtown college campus foreclosed, up for sale

    Real estate company Newmark listed the campus for sale, according to its website.

    By Dima Amro August 29, 2025
  • Education

    Arts school or MLGW substation? MSCS to decide fate of Elvis’ alma mater

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools has offers to purchase Humes Middle School in North Memphis from public utility Memphis Light, Gas and Water and local dance studio New Ballet Ensemble and School. 

    By Laura Testino August 26, 2025
  • Behind The Headlines

    Universal pre-K in Memphis navigates Head Start shakeup

    As Porter-Leath works to enroll thousands more prekindergarten students, early-childhood education organization First 8 Memphis is continuing efforts toward free, quality classrooms for kids.

    By Laura Testino August 26, 2025
  • Education

    State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts

    To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

    By Jody Callahan August 23, 2025
  • Business

    Holiday Inn at University of Memphis officially closed

    Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.

    By Jody Callahan August 22, 2025
  • Education

    After another $1M payment, Ghanaian students can attend U of M classes this fall

    The dozens of students who had been in limbo will be allowed to enroll for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Aug. 25.

    By Jody Callahan August 22, 2025
  • Education

    Students with disabilities can more quickly be removed from class under a new Tennessee rule

    Tennessee schools had interpreted a 2022 rule to mean students could not be removed before a formal behavioral assessment was completed. Now, schools can make removal decisions during the assessment or even before it has started.

    By Melissa Brown August 19, 2025
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    TCAP results 2025: See how your Memphis-area school scored

    The Daily Memphian’s chart includes scores for all public schools in Memphis and Shelby County, including charters and campuses in the suburbs.

    By Laura Testino August 19, 2025
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    Mississippi honors two DeSoto schools for reading program

    Two DeSoto County schools have begun an innovative program to help students in younger grades do better in reading comprehension.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 19, 2025
  • Education

    Ghana government pays U of M $1 million for student costs

    The Ghanaian government has made $1 million payment toward its debt at the University of Memphis for 185 students there but still owes $2.2 million.

    By Jody Callahan August 15, 2025
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    MSCS could fight vandalism with $612K cameras

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools could install new security measures its staff say would prevent vandalism at its vacant buildings.

    By Laura Testino August 15, 2025
  • Education

    Shelby County offers free lead testing to students exposed to unsafe water

    Twenty-four schools recently reported high lead levels in their water. Now, the local health department is offering free blood testing to exposed students.

    By Bri Hatch August 14, 2025
  • Education

    ‘Hard decisions’ ahead for group looking at MSCS school closures

    A new Memphis-Shelby County Schools committee met for the first time Wednesday, Aug. 13, to guide looming decisions on school closures and consolidations, plus plans for repurposing facilities and building new ones. 

    By Laura Testino August 14, 2025
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    Auditors arrive at MSCS looking for fraud in high-stakes probe

    Results from the audit could chart a path for state legislation to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. New documents reveal what firm is doing the audit and what they may be looking for.

    By Laura Testino August 13, 2025
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    Judge declines to reinstate Feagins

    A Shelby County Circuit Court judge declined to reinstate Marie Feagins to her former position as superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

    By Laura Testino August 12, 2025
  • Education

    ‘Pre-K to Ph.D': U of M launches second elementary school

    With the launch of a second elementary school campus in Sherwood Forest this week, University of Memphis’ new K-12 district began its first expansion effort outside the college’s campus. Even more could be on the horizon. 

    By Laura Testino August 09, 2025

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