UofM Magazine | Spring 2021
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Brady White | William V. Campbell Trophy Winner
Brady White, Memphis football's all-time winningest starting quarterback and a doctoral student, ended his career with the perfect honor. White penned a parting message to Tiger fans.
| Read about his accomplishments on and off the field >
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TrailblazerOnce denied entrance to then-Memphis State University, Dr. Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon
Willis came back to make history as the first African American faculty member at the
University. |
The Gray ManUofM alumnus Mark Greaney has established himself among the top current novelists in his genre. Now, his work is set to become a Netflix adaptation starring Ryan Gosling. |
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Top 30Former UofM soccer player Stasia Mallin was a Top 30 NCAA Woman of the Year honoree
in 2020, fulfilling a lifelong dream. |
Best in TennesseeDr. Max Paquette, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis, was named the 2020 Tennessee Science Educator of the Year for Higher Education.| Learn more about Dr. Paquette > |
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Learning Through LENDThe Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities (LEND) program
is just one way that students in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
can prepare for futures as professionals. |
First-Generation SuccessFrom first-generation student to Mr. UofM, Juan Torres completes his time at the UofM as a true First Scholars Program success story.| Meet Juan and learn more about first-gen students > |
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Special Thanks To:
PRESIDENT
Dr. M. David Rudd
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Tammy Hedges
EDITOR
Trent Shadid | tshadid@memphis.edu
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Chuck Gallina
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Dr. Roger J. Kreuz
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN
University of Memphis Division for External Relations
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wendy Adams
Brooke Simpson
Trey Clark