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Welcome from President Shirley C. Raines

Message from President Raines

Welcome to the University of Memphis, one of the nation's best metropolitan research universities and a great place to learn and work. We are committed to rigorous academic programs, the timely success of our students and graduating professionals with both knowledge and experiences to succeed in a complex world.

We engage with the community and are dedicated to the generation of new knowledge and practical solutions to real world problems, such as environmental sustainability, public health issues and public safety. Listed below is just a sample of the many ways the University of Memphis is contributing to our society and world.

Video: Making a Difference in Our Community—The U of M is committed to making a difference in our community through community service, engaged scholarship and research. We have been recognized as a member of the President’s Honor Roll for Community Service for the past seven years and are included on the top 10 short list by U. S. News for the percentage of students who participate in internships. Click on the link to view an example of how our Communication and Sciences Disorders research is making a difference with young children with hearing disorders.

Video: Arlette’s New Orthosis—U of M Biomedical Engineering students and researchers partner with area health care providers to improve the life of one special needs child, giving her for the first time in her life the ability to feed herself.

Video: Finding cheaper ways to test our drinking water—Dr. Gary Emmert and his team of faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students are developing smaller, less expensive means by which municipalities across the country can test drinking water for cancer-causing chemicals.

I encourage you to learn more about the University through the website or by visiting the campus in person. We look forward to seeing you and to having you join us here at the University of Memphis.

If you do not find the information you need, please contact my office for assistance.

Sincerely,

Shirley C. Raines, President

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Last Updated: 3/6/13