Meet Your Tour Guides

Our campus tour experience is led by actively-involved current students from different majors, areas of interest, and backgrounds. When you visit the University of Memphis, one of these students will be your tour guide, giving you a sneak peek into life on campus and the exceptional academic and social opportunities on campus and around the Memphis area. 

Ally Allkins, Sophomore
Hometown: Lexington, TN 
Major: Nursing; Minor: Sociology 
Favorite Spot On Campus: University Center
Organizations and Activities: Panhellenic Sorority, Frosh Camp Counselor, Emerging Leader, Helen Hardin Honors College, Weeks of Welcome Leader
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: The community that the University of Memphis offers is unmatched. No matter where I go (class, football games, sorority events, dining hall, etc.), I feel at home.

Jamie Baroff, Senior
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: World Languages 
Favorite Spot On Campus: The Library (The Ned!) 
Organizations and Activities: Orientation Guide, Frosh Camp Counselor, Panhellenic Executive Board, Best Buddies, Tiger Elite Ambassador, Hillel of Memphis, Student Government Association
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: I have felt at home since the day I stepped foot on this campus! There are so many activities, sporting events, & resources that truly enhance your time here. 

Reagan Bernard, Sophomore 
Hometown: Eads, TN
Major: Nursing
Favorite Spot On Campus: University Center
Organizations and Activities: Tiger Elite, Tour Guide, Greek Life
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: Being a Memphis Tiger means that I am free to be myself! I love that I can be my unique and authentic self around campus. 

Cade Forbes, Junior
Hometown: Brighton, TN
Major: Communications
Favorite Spot On Campus: 12th Floor of Wilder Tower
Organizations and Activities: 2021 Orientation Guide Coordinator, 2020 Orientation Guide, Tiger Elite Ambassador, Chief Clerk of the Student Government Association, Student Ambassador Board, WOW Leader, Helen Hardin Honors College
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: I love being a Memphis Tiger because of the sense of community that our campus embodies. I am constantly surrounded by individuals who believe in me even when I don't believe in myself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can always find a place here- and with that, I'm so glad today and everyday!

Olivia Hartman, Sophomore
Hometown: Lake St. Louis, Missouri 
Major: Advertising 
Favorite Spot On Campus: The Library 
Organizations and Activities: Panhellenic Sorority, Tiger Elite, Tour Guide, FSL Ambassador 
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: I love being a Memphis Tiger because I love all of the opportunities, connections, and memories it gives me!

Jonathan James, Senior
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Biochemistry and Biology (pre-med track)
Favorite Spot On Campus: The Library 
Organizations and Activities: Le Bonheur’s Paws for Service, Brown Lab Undergrad Researcher, Memphis Area Volunteer
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: I honestly cannot recall ever visiting a school that is so embraced by its city like the University of Memphis is BY the city of Memphis! We have a saying in the admissions office of "Memphis loves Memphis". We truly see this with our partnerships with organizations in the city and how our students steadily give back to the community. Memphis is a great place to be! 

Samantha Phipps, Junior
Hometown: Ripley, TN
Major: History
Favorite Spot On Campus: The Library 
Organizations and Activities: Orientation Guide 2021, Student History Society, Social Change Scholar
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: I love being a Tiger because of the support I get in academics and from my peers around me. My top two favorite resources on campus are the Educational Support Services office where all students can receive free tutoring and the Technology Sandbox in the library where students can check out laptops, go pros, cameras, game systems, and much more! Both of these resources have assisted me tremendously during my time on campus. 

Krishun Williams, Senior
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Criminal Justice
Favorite Spot On Campus: The Fountain 
Organizations and Activities: Blue Crew
Why I love being a Memphis Tiger: I love being a Memphis Tiger because there is truly no BETTER experience. I grew up in the Memphis area so being a Tiger has always been my dream. Being a student at the university has definitely not disappointed! I have been able to be involved at the university and around the city and have loved my experience.