Memphis-area poverty rate drops slightly
Even with declines in the poverty rate for Memphis and Shelby County, there is not much movement on who is poor and where they live.
Topic: University of Memphis
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September 2020
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U of M drops stance on need for apartment zoning after a neighbor — the mayor — weighs in
The University of Memphis had claimed it was not bound by local zoning for its plans to partner with a private developer to build student apartment buildings where houses now stand near campus. But the U of M changed its stance.
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Memphis MSA no longer poorest in the nation, study shows
Poverty rates have fallen overall for both Memphis and Shelby County.
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U of M, Chamber partner in economic development; Townsend will lead
At the U of M, Townsend built a reputation for working with public-private partnerships that have brought high-tech firms to its UMRF Research Park.
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Shelby County Health Department: 46 active COVID-19 cases in Memphis athletics
New information reveals the second group of athletes affected at the University of Memphis.
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With two coronavirus clusters, U of M postpones next phase
The Shelby County Health Department is investigating two coronavirus clusters with 36 total cases at the University of Memphis.
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Hooks Institute panel to explore voting issues
Panelists will discuss their papers on topics including voting rights history, voter disenfranchisement associated with felony convictions, voter prosecution, voter engagement and voter apathy.
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U of M delays next phase a week; 35% of CBU faculty teaching from home
U of M says extra week will give it more time to work out logistics of having more students on campus.
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Memphis DB John Broussard shot in the leg over the weekend
WR Damonte Coxie is listed in the police report as a witness to the incident on Spottswood Avenue.
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U of M pushes past MTSU to regain spot as state’s 2nd-largest public university
No. 2 has long been Middle Tennessee State with more than 22,000 students.
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U of M ranks first time in WSJ/Times Higher Education world ranking
U of M also a finalist for Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity awards.
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U of M may increase on-campus classes Sept. 14
With coronavirus cases dropping, the University of Memphis may bring more students back to campus as early as Sept. 14, though the university says it may not be able to accommodate all faculty requests to return classes to campus.
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August 2020
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Research gains fuel U of M hopes for Carnegie R1 status
Federal grants on campus are up 50% and now account for more than 75% of the university's outside research funding.
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U of M’s Gainwell to opt out of current season
The Memphis Tigers will be without one of the best running backs in the country for the 2020 season. -
U of M, ‘private entity’ plan dorm-like development stretching from Central to Poplar
The Office of Planning & Development says the zoning on Deloach prohibits the proposed development totaling 135 units and 529 bedrooms. But the U of M contends it is exempt from zoning regulations.
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University of Memphis workers knock safety efforts on campus
University of Memphis campus workers said Thursday they don't feel safe on campus and criticized the administration for planning to bring all students back to campus Sept. 17.
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U of M managing $40 million shortfall, sees more cuts ahead
Shortfall on campus includes investments leaders have made in students while at the same time, being aware that it may have to lay off staff and administrators.
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After tragic week, A2H is picked for big design project
A week after the accidental deaths of a longtime employee and his daughter, A2H is picked over 18 other firms to design the new, $41 million STEM Research and Classroom Building at the University of Memphis.
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New DHL campus among 5 projects receiving tax incentives; issue delays XPO application
XPO Logistics agreed to temporarily pull its application for tax incentives after U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen wrote to EDGE asking that deliberations be delayed because of controversy over previous XPO operations in Memphis.
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U of M adult literacy project receives $1.4 million grant
Web-based program can be used by adults anyway in the nation.
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CBU freshmen move in with usual fears, plus pandemic
At Christian Brothers University, modeling indicated campus would lose more than $4 million if all learning was conducted remotely.
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Soccer and Memphis close to his heart, former Tigers player pays it forward
Hector Cantele's MAGIS Academy focuses on player development while avoiding club politics.
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AT&T Foundation gift helps U of M nursing students affected by pandemic
Money can be used to help with living expenses, including rent and food, plus tuition and books.
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Rudd says phased return at U of M comes with testing and addressing college digital divide
On “Behind the Headlines,” the president of the University of Memphis says some students have been living on campus through the pandemic, in part because of the digital divide and because some students will have the flexibility to remain off campus after the return with hybrid classes.
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Brunses donate $1 million to U of M for matching challenge
Fund means that new gifts of $35,000-$55,000, pledged over up to five years, will be matched 1-to-2.
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