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A Research Journey in Sicily
WHAT DO OLIVE OIL, PECORINO CHEESE AND PISTACHIOS HAVE IN COMMON WITH STUDY ABROAD? These products, and many more, are part of the rich agricultural tradition and cultural heritage of the Simeto River Valley, which has served as the site of the Environmental Planning and Design study abroad class since 2013. Check out the Fall 2020 issue of UofM Around the World Magazine Featuring Dr. Katherine Lambert-Pennington, Director | School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy (Page 26 of the Magazine) Read the magazine.
Alumnus and longtime educator Dr. Hugh T. Keenan leaves $606,000 to UofM
Sept. 9- UofM has received a $606,000 bequest from the estate of the late Dr. Hugh T. Keenan, a 1958 UofM alumnus and distinguished professor emeritus of English at Georgia State University. The bequest will be applied to the Hugh T. Keenan Acquisition Fund for the University of Memphis Libraries – an endowment Keenan established in 2013 to support students and faculty members of the Department of English. Read the full details.
Physics and Materials Science Department Recognized in AIP Survey
A recent report published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP), surveying Enrollments and Degrees in physics departments across the nation from 2016 to 2018, named the UofM Physics and Materials Science Department among the top 12 percent of masters-granting departments for 15 bachelor degrees granted. For more information, please see the AIP report.
2020 College of Arts & Sciences Accolades
This site is dedicated to the exceptional faculty in the college and their research. It is a collection of college and university awards, publications, research, creative works, service, and other scholarly endeavors that bring recognition to the University of Memphis, supports the mission of the college, and has a profound impact on the surrounding community and the world. Visit the Accolades Website.
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