University of Memphis Names Dr. Ed Scott Next Athletics Director

 

The University of Memphis has named Dr. Ed Scott as its next Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective July 22, 2024. Scott has served as Deputy Athletics Director at the University of Virginia since January 2022 and comes to Memphis with previous athletics director experience at Morgan State University.

 

Welcome Ed Scott as the new Athletic Director

SAIL Summer Camp at UofM an Exercise of the Mind, Body

 

SAIL stands for Summer Arts Integration and Leadership. This two-week residential summer camp for high school students offered an opportunity for them to explore, expand and experience as part of an extended learning series offered by University Schools.

 

Learn more about the role arts integration played in the camp experience

UofM’s FedEx Institute of Technology and NUS-ISS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AI and Data Science Education

 

The FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) at the University of Memphis and NUS-ISS at the National University of Singapore have announced a new collaboration to enhance AI and data science education. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths and expertise of both institutions to deliver cutting-edge training and innovative learning experiences. 

 

Learn more about the partnership

Gripping Sports Image Earns UofM Student Silver ADDY

Zach Wall, a senior Creative Mass Media major graduating from the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, won a Silver ADDY honor at the annual American Advertising Awards for his black-and-white image of Kendric Davis. Wall’s meteoric rise to the top of his game can be attributed to several things, including being in the right place at the right time, whether that be a sporting event or the University of Memphis. 

Learn more about Wall's passion for sports photography

New Senior Vice Provost Named at University of Memphis

 

An accomplished academic and administrator will take on a new role as Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, the University of Memphis announced. Kandi Hill-Clarke, Ed.D., was most recently the Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, a role she took after serving as Dean of the College of Education (COE) from 2017-2023. 

 

Learn more about Dr. Hill-Clarke's new role

University of Memphis Making $1M Investment to Further Enhance Technology Innovation Ecosystem

The University of Memphis is further boosting its academic and research capabilities in artificial intelligence with a million-dollar investment in alignment with community efforts to bring xAI to Memphis, President Bill Hardgrave announced today.  

Read more about the The FedEx Institute of Technology's research clusters