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U of M Program Aids Students With Intellectual Disabilities

A University of Memphis program founded in 2013 to assist its intellectually and developmentally disabled enrollees continues its mission a decade later.

Read the article on the Daily Memphian or view the article here. 

🏆 We are thrilled to announce Dr. Chrisann Schiro-Geist as the recipient of the prestigious Institute of Higher Education Leadership Award! 🎉

Dr. Schiro-Geist's dedication to advancing education and championing inclusivity has earned her this well-deserved honor.

Her unwavering commitment to making Inclusive Higher Education accessible to all is an inspiration to us all. 📚

Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and in applauding Dr. Schiro-Geist's outstanding contributions to the University of Memphis Institute on Disability. 🌟

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Our John is Kroger's Employee of the Month....Congratulations John!

 TigerLIFE hosted an "Appreciation Day" for all of our internship sites who work tirelessly
to support our students and help them learn behaviors and skills for their future jobs.
Our sites include:  Aramark, Botanic Garden, Church Health, Dreamers Coffee,
Highlands of Memphis, Holiday Inn Medallion Restaurant, Marshalls,
Mid-south Supportive Living, Ronald McDonald House, UofM Art Museum,
UofM Recreational Center, UofM Physical Plant,
UofM Tiger Garden, Southern Reins

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We cannot say thank you enough!

 Our TigerLIFE student Oluremi Bandele, who's father is founder and CEO of the Hatiloo Theatre,

was interviewed by Fox 13 News...way to go Oluremi!
Check it out here....