The University of Memphis is one of many Tennessee highereducation institutions anticipating a final decision from Gov. PhilBredesen about lottery-funded scholarships. The recent clash between the Senate and the House over theirrespective lottery bills has delayed the decision, now pushed backto the ...
One of the most common phrases exchanged between high schoolbuddies is, "We'll be friends forever." For many students, instead of eternity, the word forever means"Until we get to college." College is an ever-changing environment and that includesfriendships, said Norman Rice, University of Memphis associateprofessor ...
For researchers in The University of Memphis W. Harry FeinstoneCenter for Genomic Research, $900,000 is more than just a niceamount of money. It's an opportunity to take their breast cancerstudies to a new level. "It's a lot of money," said Thomas Sutter, Feinstone Centerdirector. "But money doesn't ...
Adopting the new University of Memphis logo and seal acrosscampus will not drain already slim University funds, Universityofficials said. "We know we don't have a lot of money," said David Zettergren,assistant vice president for finance. "We're not going to go outand make drastic changes." Changes will ...
Did anyone see Ben Stein on campus yesterday? Anyone? Anyone? Well-known by college students as Ferris Bueller's wackyteacher, Stein gave his opinion on current issues and advice aboutlife to a packed auditorium in the Michael D. Rose Theatre lastnight. The University of Memphis Honors Program, the ...
It looks like a graveyard. But things don't turn to dust in the lost and found. They justcollect layers of it. "We're reluctant to dispose of things quickly," said DerekMyers, public safety associate director. "We know students go toschool for 3 or 4 years. If someone comes back and asks if we havesomething ...
For most students, college and stress go hand in hand. The results can produce everything from headaches to depression.But effective planning can help eliminate many unnecessarypressures, according to counseling psychologist SusanOrenstein. "I wasn't prepared at all for the transition to college," shesaid. ...
Due to the latest round of heavy budget cuts, all classes on The University of Memphis campus have been canceled and will now be held in various high schools across the city. What? You forgot what day it is? That’s right, it’s April Fool’s Day. For some it’s a day without limits, a reason to ...
The Tennessee Board of Regents wrapped up their quarterly meeting on The University of Memphis campus Friday by naming Gov. Phil Bredesen as their new chair. Mayor Willie Herenton and U of M President Shirley Raines welcomed the governor to Memphis and The U of M campus. During the March 27-28 meeting, ...
In the words of Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” It’s about time for many students to say goodbye to The University of Memphis and take that long-awaited stroll across the stage to receive their diplomas. For some, the college experience was more than tests ...
