University of Memphis Magazine: Fall 2019
We Want All the Smoke
By Trent Shadid
Head men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway has brought the No. 1 2019 recruiting class to Memphis. With that, comes lofty expectations the Tigers are meeting head-on.
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| Features |
Perfect AttendanceBy Trent Shadid Dave Butler hasn’t missed working a Memphis Tigers home football game in more than
47 years, sacrificing his own time to do what he loves. |
Closing the GapBy Trent Shadid The UofM is continuously striving to improve African American male graduation rates.
That’s evidenced by the very impactful initiatives on campus. |
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Poe Man's DreamBy Trent Shadid Former Tigers football star and current NFL defensive lineman Dontari Poe returned
to the UofM to host an entrepreneur camp helping Memphis youth develop valuable business
skills. |
Learning From the BestBy Trent Shadid |
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Two of a KindBy Trent Shadid UofM freshmen basketball players Lanetta and Lanyce Williams have a unique dynamic that makes them the perfect twins on and off the court. |
Difference MakerBy Anita Houk UofM grad Robin Dixon founded the Developing Noblemen Academy to build character, professionalism, financial literacy and good health among Memphis-area adolescent and teenage boys. |
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Road Trip Love Poem - Creative Writing Contest WinnerBy Christine Guaragno UofM Department of English students were challenged to write a poem for the 2019 Creative Writing Contest. | Read the Winning Poem > |
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Special Thanks To:
EDITOR
Trent Shadid | tshadid@memphis.edu
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Gabrielle Maxey (MA '80)
Chuck Gallina
DESIGN
Zoe Vu (BFA '15)
Catherine Knowles (BFA '17)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Trey Clark (unless otherwise noted)
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anita Houk | Phil Stukenborg (BA '79)
PRESIDENT
Dr. M. David Rudd
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Tammy Hedges