University of Memphis News Releases
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- Tuesday, July 16 -
UofM Institute for Public Service Reporting Wins Prestigious Green Eyeshade Award
The University of Memphis’ Institute for Public Service Reporting won first place in this year’s Green Eyeshade Awards. Judges awarded the institute the top prize in the journalism contest’s online public service reporting category.
Read more about the institute- Monday, July 15 -
Luther C. McClellan, Memphis State Eight member, dies at 83
The University of Memphis is honoring the life and legacy of a trailblazer, Memphis
State Eight member Luther C. McClellan, upon the news of his passing July 12. McClellan
was 83.
- Friday, July 12 -
UofM School of Public Health Amplifies its Reach
The School of Public Health at the University of Memphis is launching a Public Health
Diplomacy Lab—the first of its kind in the country—as it joins an international alliance
of institutions dedicated to protecting human rights, sustainability and access to
education.
- Tuesday, July 9 -
Dr. Rick Bloomer Named Interim Chief Operating Officer at UofM Lambuth
Dr. Richard J. Bloomer, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis, will serve as Interim Chief Operating Officer of the UofM Lambuth.
The University expects to launch a national search for the position at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year- Monday, July 8 -
Two UofM Childhood Programs Receive $9.2 Million in State Grants for Early Intervention Services
Two early intervention resource agencies, Project Memphis (PM) and the Regional Intervention
Program (RIP) for young children with developmental delays and disabilities, are here
to stay for several more years at the University of Memphis to aid Memphis and Shelby
County families thanks to three grants from the State of Tennessee totaling $9.2 million.
- Monday, July 1 -
Drone Research Earns CAESER Scientist $3.4 Million Grant
A senior researcher with the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) at the University of Memphis recently received a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Army Research Office to continue developing a network of drones with different sensors affixed to each to enhance imaging and reporting capabilities.
Read more about their on hyperspectral sensor technology and algorithms for anomaly detection- Wednesday, June 26 -
University of Memphis Names Dr. Ed Scott Next Athletics Director
The University of Memphis has named Dr. Ed Scott as its next Senior Vice President
and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective July 22, 2024. Scott has served
as Deputy Athletics Director at the University of Virginia since January 2022 and
comes to Memphis with previous athletics director experience at Morgan State University.
- Monday, June 24 -
SAIL Immersion at UofM an Exercise of the Mind, Body
SAIL stands for Summer Arts Integration and Leadership. This two-week residential
immersion for high school students offered an opportunity for them to explore, expand
and experience as part of an extended learning series offered by University Schools.
- Thursday, June 20 -
UofM’s FedEx Institute of Technology and NUS-ISS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AI and Data Science Education
The FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) at the University of Memphis and NUS-ISS at
the National University of Singapore have announced a new collaboration to enhance
AI and data science education. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths and
expertise of both institutions to deliver cutting-edge training and innovative learning
experiences.
- Tuesday, June 11 -
Gripping Sports Image Earns UofM Student Silver ADDY
Zach Wall, a senior Creative Mass Media major graduating from the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, won a Silver ADDY honor at the annual American Advertising Awards for his black-and-white image of Kendric Davis. Wall’s meteoric rise to the top of his game can be attributed to several things, including being in the right place at the right time, whether that be a sporting event or the University of Memphis.
Learn more about Wall's passion for sports photography- Monday, June 10 -
New Senior Vice Provost Named at University of Memphis
An accomplished academic and administrator will take on a new role as Senior Vice
Provost for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, the University of Memphis
announced. Kandi Hill-Clarke, Ed.D., was most recently the Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs
and Leadership Development, a role she took after serving as Dean of the College of
Education (COE) from 2017-2023.
- Thursday, June 6 -
University of Memphis Making $1M Investment to Further Enhance Technology Innovation Ecosystem
The University of Memphis is further boosting its academic and research capabilities in artificial intelligence with a million-dollar investment in alignment with community efforts to bring xAI to Memphis, President Bill Hardgrave announced today.
Read more about the The FedEx Institute of Technology's research clusters