Better Together

The future of the Mid-South has always been tied to the future of the University of Memphis and today that relationship is stronger than ever. Driven by a shared desire for innovation and growth, the success enjoyed by one is equally beneficial for the other. It is a natural connection that makes our region a community unlike any other.

At the core of this synergy is a community -- our students, bursting with ambition and limitless potential; our alumni, building our economy and community with the best of Tiger pride; and industry leaders like you, creating products and providing services that propel our region forward.

Together, We Are Memphis

It's one thing to be located in a community; it's another to be part of it. This culturally rich region not only anchors us but reaffirms our drive to effect positive change in the world around us. As a university grounded in its community, we proudly accept our role in preserving and enhancing the Mid-South: this place, these people, our home. We are paragons in our community. The success of our efforts has earned us recognition as a Community Engaged Institution by the Carnegie Foundation, a prestigious classification that celebrates institutional commitment to community engagement. You will associate your business or organization with a well-respected and trusted pillar of the community. Strategic and thoughtful partnerships are vital for advancing our mutual goals. The University stands ready to broaden your reach and increase your consumer base.

Moving Memphis Forward

The University of Memphis is driven to position our students for success in the classroom, in the research lab, on the playing fields, and in the workforce. Partner investments are vital to the success of our students now and in the future.

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Research and Innovation ►

Recently, the UofM was named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction recognizes that the UofM is in the top tier of research universities nationally. Furthermore, this announcement marked the achievement of an institutional aspiration as well as a long-standing state goal. Recognizing the role research plays in the health and economic well-being of the state, in 1969, state leaders began working to ensure Tennessee would have at least two public Carnegie R1 collegiate institutions.

The R1 designation is a recognition that UofM research addresses significant and important societal challenges, answers pressing issues, creates new knowledge, feeds systems of discovery, and has a significant impact on our region, state, and world. Beyond the innovations and inventions being produced, research awards impact the local economy through job creation and support of local businesses. An economic analysis commissioned by the UofM found that every research job at the UofM translates into two jobs for the Memphis area

In order to maintain R1 status and the important, life-changing research that is associated with it, the UofM is seeking philanthropic partnerships to support the people and programs that drive research at the University.

STEM Building ►

The new STEM Research and Classroom Building will enable our students to collaborate to produce ground-breaking research and innovations while building tomorrow's STEM workforce. 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is the collection of academic disciplines that will drive economic development opportunities, find solutions to the grand challenges we face as a nation, a planet, and a people (water, food, energy, security, health and healthcare), and create new jobs for generations to come.

The University of Memphis is set to build a world-class STEM Research and Classroom Building (SRCB) where students and faculty from the Herff College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences can collaborate to address societal changes and help students compete on the world stage in scientific and engineering innovation.

Successful collaboration takes place here at the UofM every day: in the classroom, across campus, in conjunction with private industry, and in partnership with other institutions of higher education. Despite current space deficiencies, our faculty and students produce nationally lauded research supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Defense, the US Department of Transportation, and numerous other public and private entities.

This new 65,000 square foot facility will support 16 undergraduate and graduate programs. The SRCB will enable faculty and students to collaborate on innovative research, tackling issues like earthquake engineering, cyber security, workforce development, hydrology, big data, artificial intelligence, transportation, and biomaterials.

Build Your Brand

Building mutually beneficial partnerships is a cornerstone of the University's mission and vision. As a metropolitan research university, we collaborate with private sector, educational, governmental, and community partners worldwide to elevate the quality of life in the Mid-South. Our partnership opportunities range from sponsoring scholastic or athletic programs that span the entire academic year to sponsoring alumni events. Each comes with a variety of benefits to maximize your strategic partnerships, including employee recruitment and access to industry research. Get to know our UofM Tigers and programs and you'll uncover an array of possibilities that can be tailored specifically for you.

Your organization can sponsor signature student activities such as concerts, lectures, career fairs, and other personalized events.

Let's Better Memphis Together!