U of M to require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff
The university clarified that a September executive order from the Biden administration requiring vaccinations for federal contractors would apply to the university.
Topic: University of Memphis
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November 2021
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Hardgrave selected as U of M president
The newly elected president is a first-generation high school graduate from rural Arkansas. His unconventional path is one that many of the board members admired in their remarks last week.
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Memphian showcasing talent in online Billboard competition
Jordan Occasionally was one of 12 contestants selected among thousands of entrants.
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CodeCrew to move to U of M research park
Earlier this year, the organization received a $300,000 donation from the creators of Pokemon Go. It was the largest donation in the nonprofit’s history.
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Hardgrave is recommendation for U of M president
Bill C. Hardgrave, a provost at Auburn University, is the recommendation to be the next University of Memphis president.
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Noted author brings ghosts, fairy tales and queer theory to U of M
Acclaimed author and memoirist Carmen Maria Machado will appear at the University of Memphis Nov. 11 and 12.
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U of M announces third finalist for presidency
The University of Memphis’ third and final candidate for presidency is Teik Lim, the interim president at the University of Texas at Arlington and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
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Second finalist for U of M presidency named
The third candidate’s information will be distributed Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the Nov. 4 open sessions.
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As high school marching bands battle for Bandmasters, DeSoto Central walks away a winner
Eighteen bands from Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas vied in the 55th annual Bandmasters Championship hosted by the University of Memphis Band Alumni Chapter in hopes of winning the inaugural Joe Sills Cup.
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October 2021
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U of M announces first finalist for presidency
Cammy Abernathy, dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, is one of three finalists for the University of Memphis presidency, according to a statement posted to the university’s website. She will visit the campus Tuesday, Nov. 2.
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U of M dedicates University Center to Maxine Smith
The Maxine A. Smith University Center commemorates the civil rights activist’s efforts to desegregate schools and universities in Memphis.
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Calkins: Larry O. Finch — a statue Memphians can celebrate
The statue of Larry Finch was a long time coming — but it arrived just in time.
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U of M presidential finalists to visit campus next week
The finalists for the University of Memphis presidency have been selected and will be on campus next week, Nov. 1-5, according to an update by Carol Roberts, the chair of the presidential search committee.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: How Penny Hardaway graded the Memphis press
After forcing 30 turnovers against LeMoyne-Owen, Hardaway gave Memphis an A+.
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Campuses warily watch fight looming over federal contracts, vaccination
The federal government is the primary source of research support for universities; the onus to vaccinate could threaten $750 million UT received in 2021 alone.
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Cancer research collaboration continues with new Memphis grants
The gifts build on projects West Cancer Foundation started in 2020 with the University of Memphis and UTHSC.
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Townsend moves full-time to Greater Memphis Chamber
Townsend, who has split his time between the Greater Memphis Chamber and the University of Memphis over the past year, is now working exclusively for the Chamber.
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September 2021
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U of M not planning to offer refunds to fans not compliant with new FedExForum guidelines
FedExForum announced it will allow fans to use CLEAR Health Pass with uploaded proof for faster entry.
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School board approves U of M high school after contentious discussion
A University of Memphis high school has been approved to open next school year, despite the urges of two SCS board members who pushed for establishment of protocols and further discussion about the school.
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‘Scheidt at the Shell’ concert to honor health care workers
Performers will include U of M’s Wind Ensemble, opera and Sound Fuzion.
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Rudd anticipates he will raise issue of new football stadium
The U of M president says that if state invests, there would be a “greater opportunity to build an on-campus facility to support Memphis football.”
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U of M committed to Collierville, despite fewer offerings
The University of Memphis desires to maintain its presence in Collierville. However, that presence has changed from what it was when the university opened its suburban campus in 2015.
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U of M makes gains on U.S. News & World Report ranking
The University of Memphis moved from No. 126 in 2021 to No. 123 in the Top Public Schools list. The college rose 20 spots in the Social Mobility category for efforts that have improved graduation rates for Pell-eligible students.
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Calkins: There’s only one way for Memphis to respond to the Big 12 snub
Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.
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Calkins: Hey, look, I’ve got mail (on race, realignment and the Big 12)
I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well.
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