University of Memphis News Releases
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- Wednesday, June 26 -
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.
- Monday, June 24 -
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.
- Thursday, June 20 -
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.
- Tuesday, June 11 -
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- Monday, June 10 -
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.
- Thursday, June 6 -
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- Wednesday, May 29 -
UofM Makes Major Push Into Cutting-Edge Supply Chain Research Ecosystem
Division of Research & Innovation Secures NSF Award for Electrified and Automated Trucking; Eight Winning Proposals at Inaugural Innovation Challenge by FedEx Institute of Technology
Read more about the new Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking (CEAT) at the UofM- Tuesday, May 28 -
UofM Board of Trustees to Convene June 5 at Lambuth Campus
The quarterly meeting of the University of Memphis Board of Trustees will take place
Wednesday, June 5, at UofM Lambuth in the Wilder Student Union.
- Wednesday, May 22 -
Researchers Uncover Evidence of Long-Lost Nile Tributary
While in several parts of the world a dried-up riverbed is more often a cause for concern than celebration, a triad of researchers including a University of Memphis professor of Egyptology has uncovered evidence that an ancient tributary of the Nile River existed thousands of years ago, a significant discovery archaeologists can now use to pinpoint with precision additional areas warranting future research.
Learn more about the project's research- Thursday, May 16 -
UofM's Journalism and Strategic Media Department Receives Top Honor as Best Undergraduate Program in Nation
The Department of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis was awarded a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil award, naming it the best undergraduate communications/public relations program in the country. Each year, PRSA honors the best strategic public relations campaigns and outstanding organizational excellence with a Silver Anvil Award, the highest honor the organization can bestow.
Learn more about the elements that earned the department the award- Wednesday, May 15 -
Music-Therapy Trailblazer to Lead UofM’s College of Communication and Fine Arts
An established leader of music therapy known around the world for her research into the link between the arts and well-being will become the new dean of the College of Communications and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis. Debra Burns, who currently leads the Department of Music and Arts Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), specializes in music-based intervention research.
Learn more about Burns' career milestones- Thursday, May 2 -
University of Memphis Begins Search for Athletics Director
As the University of Memphis continues its ascent in Athletics following months of
extraordinary achievements — many propelled by the generosity of donors, including
the Frederick W. Smith Family — the search for a new Senior Vice President and Director
of Intercollegiate Athletics is officially underway.
- Tuesday, April 30 -
University of Memphis to Hold Spring Commencement May 4
Spring Commencement ceremonies for the University of Memphis will take place Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the FedEx Forum, with 2,858 students receiving a degree or certificate. Former Tigers football player Stephen Gostkowski, who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons, will be the commencement speaker
Avron B. Fogelman, namesake of the Fogelman College of Business & Economics will receive an honorary degree during the afternoon ceremony.- Thursday, April 25 -
UofM Honors 2024 Faculty Award Recipients
The University of Memphis recognized its 2024 Faculty Award recipients on Thursday in the Maxine A. Smith University Center. Dr. Sanjay R. Mishra received the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award — the highest distinction given to a faculty member by the UofM.
Read more about UofM Faculty's accomplishments- Wednesday, April 24 -
Innovative School District to Launch at UofM
The University Schools education model at the University of Memphis is poised to scale up following today’s passage of the Innovative School District Act in the Tennessee General Assembly. Sponsored by Sen. Brent Taylor and Rep. Mark White, the act authorizes the UofM to operate a local education agency as an Innovative School District, the first of its kind in the state.
Learn more about the Innovative School District Model- Monday, April 22 -
UofM College of Education Names New Dean
The University of Memphis College of Education named higher education veteran Michael
T. Miller as its new dean. With a career in higher education spanning nearly four
decades, Miller comes to the UofM from the University of Arkansas, where he is the
David and Jane Gearhart Endowed Faculty Fellow.
- Friday, April 19 -
FedEx Announces Transformational NIL Program for UofM Student-Athletes
FedEx Corp. has announced an NIL (name, image and likeness) commitment of $5 million per year for the next five years to benefit our University of Memphis student-athletes. This program presents meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes to promote key FedEx initiatives.
Read more about FedEx's commitment- Wednesday, April 17 -
UofM Selects Auburn Exec as New Leader of Advancement
Longtime advancement professional Tara Jones will become the Senior Vice President
of Advancement for the University of Memphis and the University of Memphis Foundation.
- Thursday, April 11 -
mDOT Center Receives $1.1M NIH Grant for AI Wearables
The National Institutes of Health recently awarded $1.1M to the mDOT Center at the University of Memphis to continue developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence
for wearables with a goal of transforming health and wellness around the globe.
- Tuesday, April 9 -
New Scholars Program Introduced at University of Memphis
The University of Memphis will introduce a new scholarship program aimed at rewarding top-tier academic performance thanks to the generosity of Memphis philanthropist and UofM alum Burton Weil.
Read more about scholarship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and law students- Monday, April 8 -
UofM Hosting (Partial) Eclipse Gathering April 8
The UofM Central Campus hosts an eclipse gathering and a unique solar observation opportunity through a telescope provided by the UofM Department of Physics and Materials Science.
Learn about the options students have to safely view the eclipse- Friday, April 5 -
Sen. Blackburn Visits FedEx Institute of Technology at UofM
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee visited the University of Memphis to talk
all things tech at the FedEx Institute of Technology.
- Wednesday, April 3 -
UofM Honors State Supreme Court Justice and Law School Alumnus Roger Page
UofM Provost David Russomanno presented Justice Roger A. Page with the Outstanding
Law Alumni honor in the Historic Courtroom at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
- Monday, April 1 -
Whither UofM Mascot Pouncer the Tiger?
In honor of the most visible critter on the UofM campus, the small yet scrappy squirrel, the University is poised to adopt Nibbles as its new mascot.
Learn more about Nibble the squirrel