Perfect Attendance

By 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.

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Closing the Gap

By 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 Dream

By 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.

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Learning From the Best

By Trent Shadid

Students in the UofM Lambuth Music & Entertainment program are gaining one-of-a-kind experiences interacting with some of the most successful leaders in the industry, including artist-in-residence Lauren Pritchard.

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Two of a Kind

By 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.

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Difference Maker

By 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 Winner

By Christine Guaragno

UofM Department of English students were challenged to write a poem for the 2019 Creative Writing Contest.