University of Memphis Strategic Plan

Leading through Innovation - 2023-2027

Mission

We provide the highest quality education by focusing on research and service benefiting local and global communities.

The University is classified as “Carnegie R1” or "Doctoral: Very High Research Activity and Community Engaged" per the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Learning. With a focus on research and service benefitting communities locally and across the globe, we are home to nationally designated centers of excellence in cybersecurity research and education, transportation workforce development, mobile health data and five Tennessee centers of research excellence.

The UofM is dedicated to providing the highest quality of education to more than 21,500 students through 13 colleges and schools that offer more than 140 academic degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral and professional levels. The UofM awards approximately 4,500 degrees annually. Talented and innovative faculty have developed 31 undergraduate and 38 graduate programs in various disciplines that are ranked in the top 25 nationally. Our metropolitan setting has enabled us to build a nationally recognized internship program that facilitates the placement of undergraduate and graduate students throughout the community in nonprofit and for-profit organizations that specialize in healthcare, government, transportation and logistics, music and entertainment, medical devices, banking and the arts.

Vision

The University of Memphis is an internationally recognized, urban public research university preparing students for success in a diverse, innovative, global environment.

Values

Highest Priorities

• Student Success, Access and Affordability
• Academic Excellence
• Research and Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Community, Alumni and External Collaborations
• Brand Enhancement and Global Visibility
• Sustainability