Students Say...
Hear how different departments around campus helped these students stay connected and complete their degree!
"I feel grateful to finally have the diploma that I worked so hard to achieve many
years ago, and it was awesome to see my kids in the crowd when I walked at graduation.
My oldest son is at the U of M now on the same scholarship I had in the 80's and it
was great to see him learn the lesson that it is never too late to try and achieve
your goals."
-John Rountree (Finish Line)
"Being a Memphis Tiger Student-Athlete keeps me connected because I feel like I represent
the U of M's mission. No matter if I win or lose a race, I'm sporting the Memphis
colors and logos proudly because I am driven by doing by honoring a promise that I
made to this great university that is affording me an education that I will treasure
for a lifetime. My connection keeps me motivated to humbly work hard as a student-athlete
and to give back anytime that
can."
– ToNaya Gulley (Women's Track and Field)
"I am connected to the university and its mission because Memphis is the school that
gave me a home when no other school would. My connectedness to such a great university
is the reason why I work so hard to repay that opportunity back to them. Each day,
I am looking to be the best scholar-athlete that I can on the track, in the classroom,
and in the community. I also stay connected by attending community service endeavors
and my peers' sporting events in which I am able to interact with other student-athletes,
students, faculty and staff members, and members of the greater Memphis area who love
being and/or supporting the Memphis Tigers."
– Aaron Persinger (Men's Track and Field)
"I knew I loved the University from day one but the programs and organizations that I became a part of made that Tiger Pride run even deeper! I will be a more successful Tiger because of my involvement in campus life!"
-Emily Vallor (Frosh Camp Attendee)
The multicultural affairs have given me many great opportunities from being involved
in diverse events and programs to growing relationships with diverse people. I am
very thankful for the multicultural affairs on the University of Memphis campus."
-Sondra Pham, Junior ( Multicultural Affairs)