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UofM Magazine  |  Spring 2021

 

Cover of Spring 2021 Magazine | Image of Brady White| Feature Story |

Brady White | William V. Campbell Trophy Winner

Brady White, Memphis football's all-time winningest starting quarterback and a doctoral student, ended his career with the perfect honor. White penned a parting message to Tiger fans.

| Read about his accomplishments on and off the field >

 


 | Features |

Trailblazer

Trailblazer

Once denied entrance to then-Memphis State University, Dr. Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon Willis came back to make history as the first African American faculty member at the University.

| Read about her legacy >

 

The Gray Man

The Gray Man

UofM alumnus Mark Greaney has established himself among the top current novelists in his genre. Now, his work is set to become a Netflix adaptation starring Ryan Gosling.

| Meet the Man Behind the Stories >

Top 30

Top 30

Former UofM soccer player Stasia Mallin was a Top 30 NCAA Woman of the Year honoree in 2020, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

| More about Mallin's accomplishments >

 

Best in Tennessee

Best in Tennessee

Dr. Max Paquette, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis, was named the 2020 Tennessee Science Educator of the Year for Higher Education.

| Learn more about Dr. Paquette >

Learning Through Lend

Learning Through LEND

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities (LEND) program is just one way that students in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders can prepare for futures as professionals.

Read more about the program >

 

First-Generation Success

First-Generation Success

From first-generation student to Mr. UofM, Juan Torres completes his time at the UofM as a true First Scholars Program success story.

| Meet Juan and learn more about first-gen students >

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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

CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Dr. Roger J. Kreuz

ART DIRECTION & DESIGN
University of Memphis Division for External Relations

PHOTOGRAPHY
Wendy Adams
Brooke Simpson
Trey Clark