The University of Memphis Magazine


	Bowled Over by Greg Russell In a historic moment for U of M football, thousands of Tiger fans traveled to the Big Easy to watch Memphis top North Texas 27-17 in the third annual New Orleans Bowl.
	Making Waves by Elizabeth Jane Walker He has won the prestigious Service to America Justice Medal for service to his country. But for this alumnus, stopping drug smugglers is exhilarating and — yes — fun.
	Top Gun by Greg Russell The U of M athletic department has produced all-conference performers for decades. The latest star, though, is from a sport that might surprise you.
	Prescription for Change by Jackie Flaum A partnership between the University of Memphis and Methodist Healthcare yields healthy benefits for everyone.
	A Dream Retold by Matt Timberlake Professor Dr. John Baur is creating an opera to celebrate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
	A League of Their Own by Blair Dedrick The staff of the Center for Athletic Academic Services at the U of M is helping keep student-athletes on track for sports and graduation.

Vol. 22 No. 1

Cover art: An opera written by U of M professor John Baur celebrates the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Illustration by Aaron Drown. Read more.