September 2024 News Archive
- Thursday, September 26 -
Hooks Institute Looks to ‘Uplift the Vote’ in 2024
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis invites the public to experience the return of its acclaimed exhibit, "Uplift the Vote," which can be viewed in its original location in the rotunda of the Ned McWherter Library on the Central Campus of the University. This dual exhibit is focused on both the historical and contemporary importance of our most basic civil right: the right to vote.
Learn more about the exhibit's emphasis on voting rights- Wednesday, September 25 -
UofM School of Public Health Convenes Summit
In a first-of-its-kind summit, public health experts from around the globe are visiting the University of Memphis for the Public Health Diplomacy Summit from Sept. 25-27.
Learn about the summit's goals for improved collaborative public health diplomacy- Friday, September 20 -
UofM Symposium Finds Fertile Ground in Ag Economy
The University of Memphis’s newly established Institute for Agricultural and Conservation Research and Education (ACRE) kicked off its inaugural symposium, planting the seeds of innovation and collaboration with an eager audience invested in agriculture and conservation.
Learn more about ACRE's mission- Friday, September 20 -
UofM School of Public Health Announces 2024-25 Hackathon
What if the next breakthrough in public health is already in the mind of a young innovator? With that idea in mind, the University of Memphis School of Public Health is inviting high school and university students everywhere to participate in its 2024-2025 Public Health IDEAS Hackathon.
Learn more about the collaborative opportunity for students- Friday, September 20 -
UofM Named 2024 Finalist for APLU Innovation Award
The University of Memphis recently was announced as one of six finalists by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) for its 12th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University Awards.
Learn more about UofM's partnerships- Friday, September 13 -
UofM Ranks Highest in State in Two WSJ/College Pulse Lists
The University of Memphis ranks as the top institution of higher learning in Tennessee for student experience and social mobility, according to a recent Wall Street Journal/College Pulse project that surveyed verified college students and recent graduates.
Read more about UofM's commitment to a thriving student experience on campus- Thursday, September 12 -
Scheidt School of Music Receives $50,000 Grant from Truist Charitable Fund
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music has received a $50,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund to bolster its instrument loan program and support its summer music camp.
Learn more about the grant's impact on music students- Wednesday, September 4 -
ERIC Officially Opens at the University of Memphis
The UofM research hub will foster innovation and collaboration among colleges. A state-of-the-art building, ERIC will house a variety of STEM centers and labs from the Herff College of Engineering and the College of Arts & Sciences.
Learn more about the academic disciplines housed in the building- Wednesday, September 4 -
UofM Faculty Cross $100M Threshold in Research Awards
Led by a diverse community of research leaders, the University of Memphis has surpassed a key milestone in research growth for the first time, receiving more than $100 million in annual research awards.
UofM faculty research highlights- Tuesday, September 3 -
UofM Police Services Introduces University Crime Information Center
University of Memphis Police Services recently unveiled its new University Crime Information Center, strengthening its commitment to ensure the well-being of the campus community as students, faculty and staff fill the campus for the Fall 2024 semester.
Read more about UCIC features