The best way to choose a university is to visit it, according tocollege admissions experts at Kaplan, Inc. With that in mind, Saturday, Oct. 18, The University of Memphiswill host its annual Campus Day, an event allowing high schoolseniors and their parents to see what The U of M has to offer. From ...
In an environment where access to up-to-date and availabletechnology is becoming increasingly crucial for success, skillfuland knowledgeable leadership is essential. Douglas Hurley, newly appointed vice president for InformationTechnology and chief information officer, brings a wealth ofexperience and ...
Memphis is known for Elvis, barbecue and FedEx. But thebiomedical industry aims to prove those aren't the city's onlyindustrial assets. "When people think of Memphis, they usually think of thingsunrelated to medical devices. We actually have a very strongmedical device industry presence," said Catherine ...
Students who think a new computer is out of their financialgrasp may be able to find an answer in Dell. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dell representatives will be atThe University of Memphis to promote their product line andinstruct students in purchasing Dell systems. Dell Day, set to take place ...
Starting next semester, The University of Memphis has plans tomake it easier for students to attend class on their own time. Effective Dec. 31, 2003, The U of M will host the TennesseeBoard of Regents Online Degree Program servers and provide 24-hourhelpdesk services for faculty and students. "The difference ...
The Society of the Shield, a new society of University ofMemphis benefactors, will induct its first members at TheUniversity of Memphis Society awards dinner next week. Approximately 170 donors have been invited to the dinner at theKemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort ManagementThursday, ...
Whether it takes four, five, six or more years, almost everystudent at The University of Memphis will someday graduate and beforced to find a job in the dreaded "real world." Making the transition from college to the workplace a smooth onerequires careful planning, said Clay Woemmel, assistant director ...
Finally, students and faculty who have complained for semestersabout the absence of an ATM in the Tiger Den will get theirwish. "An ATM here [in the Tiger Den] would be perfect, because theydon't take cards. It's a good idea," said art major Matt Burns,22. To provide additional convenience for University ...
As part of the City of Memphis's plan to revitalize the downtownarea, discussions of moving the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law tothe old U.S. Customs House on Front have brought hope to Universityof Memphis faculty seeking a new home for the school. Located at Front Street and Madison, the Customs ...
Every kindergartener has a confident answer to the question:"What do you want to be when you grow up?" But with "undecided" asThe University of Memphis's biggest major, many college studentsare no longer as certain. Choosing a major involves a commitment that some are unready tomake upon entering college. ...
