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U of M law school ranks in the Top 150

The University of Memphis is above the bar, according to a new study. The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is among the top 150 best graduate schools in the country, according to the April 15 issue of U.S. News and World Report. The University of Memphis, as an undergraduate institution, ranked in the ...

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Fat burner supplements may be deadly cocktail

Taking quick-fix fat burners or other dietary supplements to boost weight loss could be harmful to your health, according to a recent study. What most students do not know is that many of those supplements contain ephedra, a botanical product with ephedrine alkaloids. Most “fat burners,” “metabolism ...

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Crime watchers say U of M compares well

Is The University of Memphis safe? According to campus security watchdog groups, The U of M compared favorably to other institutions of similar size. Statistically, The U of M has shown considerably lower crime rates than other schools, such as the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and the University ...

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March is time for healthier eating habits

So you are trying to loose those extra pounds you gained while partying over spring break, but living the college life by going out to eat every other day isn’t helping anything. Well, March is National Nutrition Month and The University of Memphis is taking part by educating students on eating healthy ...

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University to observe eating disorder awareness week

Next week, The University of Memphis will take part in Eating Disorders Awareness Week, or EDAW. Every February, Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, or EDAP, sets aside a week to provide eating disorders organizations, mental health professionals, families and concerned individuals around the ...

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Red Bull offers nonalcoholic punch

Students who want to get a buzz without a hangover the next morning should consider drinking a Red Bull — without the alcohol. Red Bull is a non-alcoholic drink that provides the body with taurine, glucuronolactone and caffeine, plus vitamin B and carbohydrates. It was specially developed as a drink ...

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Tanning can prevent severe sunburn damage

After months of wintry weather, many students want to restore their tans before spring break. Most people think any form of tanning is damaging to their skin. However, what many do not know is that tanning indoors can actually be a positive thing. An industry study at novatan.com states that 81 percent ...

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Website has course info for students, professors

As a student or professor at The University of Memphis, you can now go to http://myclass.memphis.edu to see a list of the course sections you are taking or teaching. Primarily designed for students and teachers in the Loewenburg School of Nursing, the Myclass website is now available for all U of M ...

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Sharing drinks is not worth a case of influenza

The next time you go to the Tiger Den, you may want to think twice about sharing a drink with the person sitting beside you. According to the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, influenza activity in the Memphis area begins as early as December and runs through March. With the flu season upon ...

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Common calendar may mean longer U of M semesters

Possibly as soon as Fall 2003, if the Tennessee Board of Regents has its way, The University of Memphis and other institutions in the state will be on a “common calendar,” which will lengthen U of M semesters. A memo from Ellen Weed sent to the Faculty Sub-Council on Oct. 19, 2001, said that the ...

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