Health official: Local athletic venues need to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines
High school sporting events, University of Memphis football and latest coronavirus data highlight Tuesday's COVID-19 joint task force briefing.
Topic: University of Memphis
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August 2020
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July 2020
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U of M will run remotely for month, reassess
U of M will reassess the situation in early September. In the meantime, President Rudd notes that the campus never closed and has density of students and staff of 35%-40%.
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Will fans be allowed at the Liberty Bowl? Answer is expected soon
The latest information from the University of Memphis suggests fans should brace themselves for limited seating at Tiger football games this fall.
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CBU details plans for hybrid return, with in-person class when possible
The president says the university is lucky it doesn't have many classes with a large-lecture format.
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Think nudge from your phone could help you quit smoking? U of M’s on it
The $5.9 million investment from NIH builds on $10.8 million the University of Memphis and its partner universities received in 2014 to make better use of medical data collected by sensor devices.
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Campus School and University Middle to begin school year virtually
University Schools — Campus School and University Middle — have announced they will go all-virtual instead of the hybrid plan it previously released to parents.
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Higher ed preps for an academic year shaped by the coronavirus
Most schools are planning for a semester combining on-campus and online learning.
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UTHSC will provide COVID-19 testing for U of M campus
UTHSC will conduct and manage the testing centers on the U of M campus.
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Crosstown radio partnership announces new names
“I’ve been wanting to help make a change with Memphis radio, specifically community radio, for a long time. ... We are going to amplify voices in Memphis and the Mid-South."
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Ryan Silverfield passes first major test of his tenure
Silverfield is perfectly fine with disappointing a few people to support his players. And that’s why, before the Tigers take a single snap, Silverfield has already landed the first big win of his tenure.
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Memphis Tigers pick up two three-star commitments on July 4
The Memphis Tigers picked up two commitments Saturday: three-star wide receiver Raheem Roberts and tight end Errington McRae. The team's class of 2021 stands at 15 commitments with several months until the early signing period.
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City moves forward on larger Leftwich Tennis Center
The estimated $19 million project will provide 12 indoor courts, 24 outdoor courts and other amenities for both public tennis players and the University of Memphis Tiger tennis teams.
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June 2020
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Blackburn lauds closing of University of Memphis Confucius Institute
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced the shutdown of the University of Memphis Confucius Institute, saying students of Chinese culture and language at U.S. colleges should be “alarmed that the Chinese government has infiltrated their institutions.”
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Campuses making plans to start but everything could change
For right now, U of M, Christian Brothers and Rhodes College all intend to have dorms open, classes in person and in some cases, online.
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U of M announces three athletes, one staff member test positive for coronavirus
Memphis announced Thursday that three student athletes and a staff member have tested positive for COVID-19.
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U of M will not require ACT, SAT for freshmen enrolling for fall 2021
University admissions staff will review a host of other indicators, including pre-ACT scores and dual enrollment grades.
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U of M receives $100,000 grant to plan entrepreneurial high school
High school will round out university's public school initiatives that will extend from pre-K through the 12th grade.
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Former defensive end Joseph Honeysucker no longer playing football
Defensive end Joseph Honeysucker is retiring from football, but will remain at the University of Memphis.
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Legislature’s $32 million for Herff sets off U of M jubilation
Construction on Herff addition could begin in 18 months. The U of M wants to increase STEM major graduates as part of its push to be ranked a Carnegie-level R1 university.
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Memphis cuts the ribbon on much-anticipated indoor practice facility
Memphis cuts the ribbon on their long-awaited indoor practice facility, another step in the Tigers reaching an equal playing field for recruiting.
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U of M hosting drive-thru coronavirus testing again
Test results are expected within about 48 hours. Kroger Health expects to administer 250 tests daily.
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U of M offers prep course for those considering online degrees
When finished, the class may be converted to an experiential learning credit-bearing course.
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U of M plans master’s degree in nonprofit management
With an assist from ALSAC and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the University of Memphis plans to offer an interdisciplinary online master’s degree in nonprofit management, which could begin in January 2021.
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U of M expects to lose $15 million in state funding due to COVID losses
Staff likely will not get 1.5% pay hike; tuition not expected to rise.
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May 2020
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Memphis transfer eligiblity: No documentation, no chance to play
The top priority at the moment is the eligibility of key transfers DeAndre Williams and Landers Nolley II, seeking waivers to play this season. Otherwise they may never see the floor in a Tigers uniform.
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