The University of Memphis Magazine


	A world of wonder by Matt Timberlake Thanks to a travel fund created by a U of M graduate, professors and students are finding their way to foreign lands for study and research.
	Delivering success Corporate donations — such as a recent $5 million gift from FedEx — are expanding innovative research opportunities at the U of M’s FedEx Institute of Technology.
	Engineering the possibilities Federal grants are boosting research at the Herff College of Engineering to new heights.

Vol. 23 No. 4

Cover art: We proudly celebrate the conclusion of our Silver Anniversary by recreating the cover of our very first issue. Volume 1, Number 1 of the Memphis State National Alumni Association Review featured then-University president Dr. Thomas Carpenter and his now late wife, Oneida, photographed at the President's official residence. Volume 26, Number 4 of The University of Memphis Magazine features current president Dr. Shirley C. Raines alongside her husband, Dr. Robert Canady, photographed in the same spot. Both portraits were taken by Gil Michael.