The library doesn't have the funds to buy new books and may soon have to start cutting out some of its electronic journal access. Tuition rates are increasing more than double the rate of inflation, and needed classes are getting cut. And every year The University of Memphis hires new faculty members, ...
At Jackson State Community College, Ashley Hardy stood in line to sell her books back only to be told that one of her books was worthless. "They told me, 'he's going to revise it,'" Hardy said, referring to her then-professor of history and the author of the book in question. "It just seems to me like ...
Every year University of Memphis students are faced with two chronic problems - housing and parking. With the U of M campus already crowded, developers are seeing the possibilities for housing in the areas a block or two off the main campus, meaning students may soon have more off-campus choices. The ...
Between 1994 and 2004, the median tuition at a four-year institution in Tennessee increased 71 percent. At the same time, state dollars per student went into a steady decline. "For a number of years, we really haven't had any new state appropriation dollars," said Bob Adams, vice chancellor for business ...
Results of an informal audit of University of Memphis offices showed an improvement in the readiness and availability of public information since an audit conducted last year. Of nine offices surveyed, three provided information to students immediately and without questioning. Two more attempted to ...
Construction. At The University of Memphis, it's not just a noun, but also a way of life. Over the past few years, students have navigated around building projects like the bookstore, the Student Activities Complex and the FedEx Technology Institute. Currently, crews are working in the Carpenter Complex, ...
Explanations for why more women than men attend and graduate from universities, including this one, are plentiful among students at The University of Memphis: "Guys are more immature and more likely to get into trouble." "Poor motivation." "This generation is not too interested in school." "Guys get ...
At law schools such as Yale and Harvard, the U.S. military is characterized by one word: discrimination. At The University of Memphis law school, the armed services are seen differently. Chuck Holliday, a third-year law student, has applied multiple years to intern with the Judge Advocacy General's ...
Luke Nowell may have found a way to get away with parkingillegally on The University of Memphis campus. "I've gotten a ticket without my hangtag in the car I usuallydrive, and the ticket ends up on my (U of M) account," said Nowell,junior MIS major. "When I drive other cars, if I get a ticket, Ijust ...
Elijah Gann is one of 62 people whose names appeared on the listof 2004 Frosh Camp counselors and alternatives announcedMonday. Gann, a University of Memphis sophomore, attended Frosh Campbefore his freshman year and said it was "an awesomeexperience." "Frosh Camp has a direct impact on how successful ...
