Office of the President
The President's Perspective Video Series
2026
The President’s Perspective — Shauna Bateman
President Bill Hardgrave meets with Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Shauna Bateman.
The President’s Perspective — Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature
President Bill Hardgrave meets with members of the University’s Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature.
The President’s Perspective — Vadim Levin
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Dr. Vadim Levin, professor and director of the Center for Earthquake Research and Information.
The President’s Perspective — Dipankar Dasgupta
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Dr. Dipankar Dasgupta, William Hill professor in Cyber Security and director of the Center for Information Assurance.
The President’s Perspective — Jennifer Miles
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Dr. Jennifer Miles, executive director of the UofM Lambuth Campus.
The President’s Perspective — Jeremy McClelland
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Jeremy McClelland, Vice President of Facilities Management and Chief Facilities Officer.
2025
The President’s Perspective — Jim Pierce
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Dr. Jim Pierce, assistant professor of Music Therapy.
The President’s Perspective — Dylan Mashburn
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Tiger Tank winner Dylan Mashburn, a DMA student.
The President’s Perspective — The Art Museum
President Bill Hardgrave tours the Art Museum of the University of Memphis with Director Dr. Leslie Luebbers.
The President’s Perspective — Hannah Pieh
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Hannah Pieh, a UofM Student Ambassador.
The President’s Perspective — Colton Cockrum
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Dr. Colton Cockrum, Senior Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness.
The President’s Perspective — The ROAR
President Bill Hardgrave chats with Terris 'TK' King, assistant professor of Practice, about "The ROAR" — the University of Memphis’ student-run online radio station.
The President’s Perspective — Leia Harper
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Leia Harper, host of the "Business in Blue" podcast and marketing and communications associate at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics.
The President’s Perspective — Tiger Lane
President Bill Hardgrave joins fans on Tiger Lane at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The President’s Perspective — Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Dr. Jacque Bradford, associate clinical professor and director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
The President’s Perspective — Top Ten Accomplishments
President Bill Hardgrave highlights the University's top 10 accomplishments from the past academic year, and how they're driving student success.
The President’s Perspective — A Commitment to Every Student's Success
President Bill Hardgrave discusses how the University of Memphis prioritizes students — through admissions, academics, safety and support — to ensure a successful outcome for every student.
The President’s Perspective — Blake Robinson
President Bill Hardgrave talks with chemistry and pre-med major and Helen Hardin Honors College member Blake Robinson.
The President’s Perspective — Matt Haught
President Bill Hardgrave meets with Journalism and Strategic Media Chair Dr. Matt Haught.
The President’s Perspective — Chris Bailey
President Bill Hardgrave chats with SGA President Chris Bailey.
The President’s Perspective — Will Plenk
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Director of Athletic Bands Dr. Will Plenk.
The President’s Perspective — Melinda Carlson
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Vice President for Student Affairs Melinda Carlson.
The President’s Perspective — 100th Episode
President Bill Hardgrave reflects on 100 episodes of the President's Perspective series.
The President’s Perspective — Brian Meredith
President Bill Hardgrave its down with Dr. Brian Meredith, vice president for Enrollment Management, to discuss how the UofM is evolving its admissions approach.
The President’s Perspective — Polytechnic@UofM
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Provost Dr. David Russomanno to discuss The Polytechnic@UofM launching July 1.
The President’s Perspective — Frosh Camp
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with David Webster, a senior health sciences major, and a counselor at Frosh Camp.
The President’s Perspective — Michael Miller
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with College of Education Dean Michael Miller.
The President’s Perspective — AI for All
President Bill Hardgrave discusses the new AI for All minor at the UofM with Dr. Michael Hutchinson.
The President’s Perspective — The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship
President Bill Hardgrave tours the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship with Director Whitney Hardy.
The President’s Perspective — The Ned McWherter Library
President Bill Hardgrave tours the Ned McWherter Library with Executive Director Dr. Gerald Chaudron.
The President’s Perspective — The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
President Bill Hardgrave tours the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center with Dr. Albert Nguyen, director of bands, as they discuss the impact the state-of-the-art space.
The President’s Perspective — Pharaoh and Officer Anderson
President Bill Hardgrave discusses the newest addition to the University of Memphis Police, Pharaoh, a 16-month-old Belgian Shepherd, with Officer James Anderson.
The President’s Perspective — Dining on Campus
President Bill Hardgrave tours the Tiger Den with Anurag Dixit, resident district manager of UofM Dining.
The President’s Perspective — Suzi Perry
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Suzie Perry about her experiences as a Tiger.
The President’s Perspective — A Successful Outcome for Every Student
President Bill Hardgrave discusses the University's Successful Outcome for Every Student initiative.
The President’s Perspective — Carol Lloyd, Spirit Director and Head Dance Coach
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Carol Lloyd, Spirit Director and Head Dance Coach.
The President’s Perspective — Market NXT
President Bill Hardgrave gives a tour of the innovative Marketing NXT in the University Center.
The President’s Perspective — Stephanie Froehlich
President Bill Hardgrave talks with the Vice President for Engagement Stephanie Froehlich.
The President’s Perspective — Courtney Brafford, UofM Global
President Bill Hardgrave visits with UofM Global Executive Director Courtney Brafford.
The President’s Perspective — Ascend Strategic Plan Impact
President Bill Hardgrave discusses the impact of the UofM Ascend strategic plan.
The President’s Perspective — Amanda Rodino, Disability Resources for Students
President Bill Hardgrave sits down with 2024 UofM Presidential Excellence Award recipient Amanda Rodino
The President’s Perspective — Ken Moody, Governmental and Community Affairs
President Bill Hardgrave visits with Executive Director of Governmental and Community Affairs Ken Moody.
The President’s Perspective — Touring the Wellness Center
President Bill Hardgrave takes a tour of the R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center on campus with Executive Director of Campus Recreation Steve Whistler.