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Faran SaeedStudent Spotlight

Faran Saeed
Mt. Juliet, TN
Chemistry/Pre-Med

Expressing myself at the U of M has been awesome. I have had the opportunity to do research within my major on finding a way to turn off lysophosphatidic acid 2 receptors found in cancer. It is through my research that I am able to join the medical community in searching for a cure for cancer.

Meet Your Admissions Counselor
Wes Gentry (wgentry@memphis.edu)

Wes serves the northern Middle and Eastern regions of Tennessee. His counties include the following: Stewart, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Trousdale, Macon, Smith, Clay, Jackson, Putnam, Pickett, Overton, Fentress, Cumberland, Scott, Morgan, Campbell, Anderson, Knox, Claiborne, Union, Hancock, Grainger, Jefferson, Hamblen, Hawkins, Greene, Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Carter, Johnson and Cocke.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Degree:
B.A. Communication, University of Memphis

Favorite Quote:  “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.”  —William James

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The culture of Memphis! Great barbeque, tremendous musical contributions (Elvis’ rock ‘n Roll and BB King’s blues), the Mississippi Delta influence, southern hospitality and much history all provide Memphis with a distinctive charm. My favorite place in the city is the rooftop of the Peabody Hotel.

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The administrators at the University of Memphis take a genuine interest in students’ lives—making students feel like they can contribute much to the University. The train on the edge of campus adds something different to the University experience. The University is situated in a beautiful area of Memphis—a mostly residential neighborhood with many trees and in close proximity to many favorite locales.


Missy Labonte (mlabonte@memphis.edu)

Missy serves the Northwest region of Tennessee including: Lauderdale, Dyer, Obion, Lake, Weakley, and Gibson (Trenton-Peabody, Gibson County and Bradford) Counties.

Hometown: Dyersburg, TN

Degree:
B.P.S., Organizational Leadership, University of Memphis

Favorite Quote:  “Be yourself, everybody else is already taken.”  —Oscar Wilde

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The whole package…I live in Dyersburg, and small town living is great except when there is nothing to do! I love to hop in the car for a quick day trip-music, the zoo, museums, sporting events, concerts, plays, food, and of course, shopping. It’s never-ending and FUN!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The architecture and landscaping! Flowers, trees, and lawns are absolutely gorgeous in the spring and summer. Throw in the fountain and wonderful old (and new) buildings and you would never know you were in a major metropolitan area.


Kareena Mims (kmmims@memphis.edu)

Kareena serves the Southwest region of Tennessee including : Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Hardeman, McNairy, and Hardin County Schools; and Tunica, DeSoto, Tate and Marshall Counties in Mississippi.

Hometown: Weston, FL

Degree:
B.A. Communication, University of Maryland

Favorite Quote:  “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Albert Einstein

Favorite Thing About Memphis: Memphis really grows on you! There’s so many things to eat, see, and do…I’m never bored!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The school spirit! Everyone is so proud of what this institution has become; and the campus is gorgeous!


Steven Mizell (samizell@memphis.edu)

Steven serves the greater Memphis and Little Rock metro areas including Memphis City Schools and Crittendon and Pulaski Counties in Arkansas.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Degree:
B.S. Mass Communication, Middle Tennessee State University

Favorite Quote:  “Life is a beach so just enjoy and play in the sand." – Steven A. Mizell

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  I love downtown Memphis…It has a little bit of everything! Great place to hang out…go out and chill out!!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  Basketball, Basketball, Basketball, Okay, seriously….Basketball. No, really I love the diversity of the campus! We have students from almost every state and from different countries across the world. Students from the small towns to large cities. However, they all bleed Tiger Blue and truly love the University of Memphis!


Leticia (ssnell@memphis.edu)

Mona serves the southern Middle and Eastern regions of Tennessee. Her counties include the following: Hickman, Williamson, Rutherford, Canon, Warren, White, Van Buren, Bledsoe, Rhea, Roane, Sevier, Blount, Loudon, Monroe, Polk, McMinn, Meigs, Bradley, Hamilton, Sequatchie, Marion, Grundy, Coffee, Bedford, Moore, Lincoln, Maury, Marshall, Giles, Lawrence, Wayne, Perry, Lewis, DeKalb, and Morgan.

Hometown: Shelbyville, TN

Degree:
B.A. Journalism, University of Memphis

Favorite Quote:  “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.”  —John W. Gardner

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  Shopping, shopping and more shopping. Living in a small town hardly affords me all the variety that Memphis has to offer.

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The campus environment! The U of M has a small town feel while offering students the many resources of a large university so that they may reach their potential as successful “Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers.”



Recey Williamson (ltwllmsn@memphis.edu)

Recey serves the middle region of West Tennessee including: Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, and Gibson (Milan and Humboldt) Counties.

Hometown: Humboldt, TN

Degree:
B.A. English, The University of Mississippi

Favorite Quote:  “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”  —Eleanor Roosevelt

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The diverse cultural events that the city has to offer are amazing!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  Students have the opportunity to get an excellent college education while having a great time in an urban setting.

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