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UofM Magazine  |  Fall 2020

 

Cover of Fall 2020 Magazine| Feature Story |

1 Million Meals

A partnership between the City of Memphis, YMCA, Shelby County Schools, Chartwells and the University of Memphis provided more than 1 million meals for Shelby County students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

| Read about the initiative >

 


 | Features |

Inside the Immune Response

Inside the Immune Response

UofM College of Health Sciences professor Brandt Pence is conducting important research that could help identify effective therapies for COVID-19 patients.

| Learn more about this revolutionary research >

 

Thinking Outside the Sandbox

Thinking Outside the Sandbox

Go behind the scenes of the Ned McWherter Library technology sandbox and creatorspace.

| See how makers are utilizing the space >

Special Delivery

Special Delivery

A partnership with Circle Music Center provided pianos for 12 Scheidt School of Music students to practice at home during the pandemic.

| More on music students' shift to virtual learning >

 

Unearthing Ancient Egypt

Unearthing Ancient Egypt

As an expert on ancient Egypt, the work of UofM history professor Suzanne Onstine is providing insight into the lives of everyday Egyptians.

| Dig in and learn more about Onstine's work >

Critical Communication

Critical Communication

As COVID-19 cases increased, the UofM School of Communication Sciences and Disorders stepped up to provide communication boards for intensive care unit patients in Memphis-area hospitals.

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Learn how the boards helped patients >

 

Packaged with Care

Packaged with Care

The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management spearheaded the Hospitality Employees Assistance Program.

| Learn how KWS assisted hospitality workers >

Addressing Essential Needs

Addressing Essential Needs

The Tiger Pantry adapted and provided essential food and household basics to more than 500 students.

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Learn how you can help, too >

   

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Special Thanks To:

PRESIDENT
Dr. M. David Rudd

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Tammy Hedges

EDITOR
Trent Shadid | tshadid@memphis.edu

ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Gabrielle Maxey (BA '80)
Chuck Gallina

CONTRIBUTING WRITER
David Waters

ART DIRECTION & DESIGN
University of Memphis Division for External Relations

PHOTOGRAPHY
Trey Clark
Brooke Simpson
Ziggy Mack
Jamie Harmon