UofM Magazine | Fall 2021

| Feature Story |

Dr. M. David Rudd: A Tenure to Remember

Dr. M. David Rudd is in his final academic year as University of Memphis President after eight years of unprecedented development and growth.

| Join us in reflecting on the past eight years under President Rudd's leadership >

| Features |

Q&A with Dr. Loretta Rudd

During her eight years as UofM's first lady and clinical professor and program coordinator in Child Development and Family Studies, Dr. Loretta Rudd has advanced our programs in child development education and performed remarkable work within the community.

| Hear from Dr. Rudd >

Culinary Artist

From serving as a personal chef for professional
athletes to appearing on the Food Network, UofM
graduate Desmond Robinson has made a career from
following his passion.

| See What's Cookin' with Desmond >

Vinyl Revival

Memphis Record Pressing, co-founded by business
partners who met at the UofM, has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of vinyl records in North America.

| On the Record with UofM Alumni >

TigerLIFE

TigerLIFE provides an opportunity for students ages
18-29 with intellectual disabilities to pursue postsecondary education with a focus on building independent living
skills and increasing employment opportunities.

| Learn how TigerLIFE is making a difference >

Remembering Robert Fogelman

The UofM remembers Robert “Bobby” Fogelman
— an avid supporter who gave graciously to many areas associated with the University.

| Read more about his legacy >

Mending the Bridge

A UofM professor with personal experience on the Hernando de Soto Bridge explains the fracture and repairs that left I-40
over the Mississippi River closed last summer.

| Dr. Adel Abdelnaby Explains >

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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
Chuck Gallina

ART DIRECTION & DESIGN
University of Memphis Division for External Relations

PHOTOGRAPHY
Wendy Adams