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<strong>The Nash Building project builds on a renovation of multiple buildings at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center&rsquo;s Historic Quadrangle, the centerpiece of campus.</strong>&nbsp;(Ian Round/The Daily Memphian)Business

$11.5 million renovation builds on ambitious overhaul at UTHSC

The physiology department at UTHSC is one of the best in the country, but its facilities are among the worst. Faculty are expected to start moving into a renovated building by the end of next year.

By Ian Round July 04, 2022
Subscribers only Germantown

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare interested in Germantown High campus

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is interested in pursuing the Germantown High School site and negotiations appear to be ongoing.

By Abigail Warren 7 hours ago
City of Memphis

‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions

In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. 

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Changes in specs excluded key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

By David Waters 17 hours ago
City of Memphis

Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.

By David Waters 17 hours ago

  • Subscribers only State Government

    How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government

    Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?

    By Ian Round July 02, 2022
  • Education

    Literacy Mid-South gets $4.5 million grant to support local students

    Literacy Mid-South has been selected to receive a $4.5 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Education to support Memphis-Shelby County Schools students and students attending public area charter schools.

    By Aarron Fleming June 28, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS failed to keep children safe at Head Start centers, report finds

    An investigation conducted by the federal Administration for Children and Families found that Memphis-Shelby County Schools failed to make sure children were kept safe at several Head Start centers the district operates.

    By Aarron Fleming June 27, 2022
  • Sports

    Tigers launch 901Women initiative

    The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.

    By Frank Bonner II June 23, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland school board chairman won’t seek reelection

    “I believe fresh ideas and fresh faces are important. It just feels like the right time for me to move on,” Kevin Floyd said.

    By Michael Waddell June 21, 2022
  • Metro

    Junior Achievement president revitalizes Memphis entrepreneur program

    Leigh Mansberg has unleashed her own entrepreneurial bent to reshape the way JA works, digging down to formularize the can-do energy that was the air she breathed growing up.

    By Jane Roberts June 20, 2022
  • Metro

    Southwest to hold Friday classes virtually for summer months

    Southwest Tennessee Community College has moved to virtual learning and academic services on Fridays only through Aug. 12, to help students and faculty save money on transportation.

    By Sam Hegenheiser June 23, 2022
  • DeSoto County

    With summer here, DeSoto County School Board gets into gear

    While students are away on their summer break, officials with DeSoto County Schools are working to accomplish all the duties necessary while classes are out of session.

    By Toni Lepeska June 18, 2022
  • Business

    STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies

    The Greater Memphis Chamber’s new externship program places STEM teachers with local businesses and is part of an effort to build “one of the most robust and inclusive talent pipelines in the nation.”

    By Aarron Fleming June 17, 2022
  • Subscribers only Education

    Local school districts pump more money — up to $33,000 every two weeks — into fuel for buses

    As gas prices continue to rise across the nation, Memphis-area school districts are feeling the pain at the pump, especially with diesel fuel nearing $6 a gallon. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2022
  • Education

    ‘We will lead beyond distractions:’ Superintendent says MSCS leaders fit to run district

    Members of Memphis Lift and the Whitehaven Empowerment Zone said the school district has failed both students and teachers.

    By Alicia Davidson June 16, 2022
  • Update Education

    Latest state TCAP scores suggest students returning to pre-pandemic levels

    “I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Abigail Warren June 15, 2022
  • Education

    ‘Ray must go!’: Groups demand MSCS school system overhaul

    Two organizations held a joint press conference Monday to call for the resignation of the MSCS superintendent.

    By Alicia Davidson June 15, 2022
  • Education

    Accelerating TN Tour drops by local schools to gauge summer learning

    The state’s education commissioner and others were in Shelby County to see how well programs are helping students stem learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Alicia Davidson June 13, 2022
  • Business

    Malco Majestic sold for $2.5 million

    After $50 million entertainment hub deal stalls, former movie theater in Hickory Hill has new owners, new vision. 

    By Neil Strebig June 10, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Germantown school board adopts library book policy, though parts of it may be ‘problematic’

    The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.

    By Abigail Warren June 09, 2022
  • Editor's Pick Education

    ‘Is your hair like mine?’ Boy from White House photo to attend U of M

    Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall. 

    By Alicia Davidson June 12, 2022
  • Education

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools names new communications chief

    The district has undergone a flurry of new hires and staff restructuring in recent months with one in four MSCS schools — totaling 40 — scheduled to get a new principal for the 2022-2023 school year.

    By Alicia Davidson June 07, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    As temperatures rise, so do concerns about children left in cars

    Two weeks after a 1-year-old child died from being left in an unapproved transport vehicle outside a day care facility, parents around Shelby County worry the same thing could happen to their children.

    By Julia Baker June 07, 2022
  • Subscribers only Education

    Here’s how suburban school districts plan to expand over summer break

    Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects. 

    By Michael Waddell June 06, 2022
  • Metro

    Finances and COVID complicate college enrollment numbers

    The enrollment rate for Shelby County has dropped by 23% from 2017 to 2021.

    By Alicia Davidson June 05, 2022
  • Subscribers only Spirit of Memphis

    Passionate and proud, longtime educator Leroy McClain calls it a career

    Former Melrose coach crafted a second career as principal at Southwest Career and Technology Center. But helping young people thrive was always job No. 1.

    By John Varlas June 06, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    U of M to honor distinguished alumni

    “The distinguished alumni awards are meant to give alumni a platform to share their stories and celebrate their success.”

    By Alicia Davidson June 04, 2022
  • DeSoto County

    DeSoto County to fund school resource officers for all 39 district campuses

    Each school has coverage, but only some get a full-time officer.

    By Toni Lepeska June 02, 2022
  • Metro

    U of M custodial staff demands changes

    “For the past year, custodians and technicians at the University of Memphis have not been treated with dignity.”

    By Kofi Whitehead June 02, 2022

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