Memphis Stories

If you are a Memphis Tiger, you stay a Memphis Tiger. The connection to this University does not end when you graduate, and the UofM Alumni Association plays a vital role in facilitating that continued relationship. When alumni participate in UMAA, they remain involved with the school they love through this vibrant, growing community. In this episode of Memphis Stories, Director of Alumni Engagement Gremesha Crump explains UMAA's mission, what's new and upcoming with UMAA, how to get involved and more. 

The University of Memphis Graduate School helps academics continue their drive to improve while enhancing the knowledge and experience they already possess. As a major urban research university, the UofM enrolls roughly 4,900 graduate students in more than 161 concentrations. The top-ranked, affordable and accredited graduate programs at the University are designed to benefit both full-time students and working professionals. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with Dr. Robin Poston, Dean of the Graduate School, to learn about what makes the UofM Graduate School so special. 

The Office of University Advancement at the UofM makes great things happen in the lives of students, faculty and the community through fundraising programs. Each unit within Advancement works together to provide critical resources that make the UofM better. In this episode of Memphis Stories, Vice President for Advancement Joanna Curtis talks with our hosts about upcoming initiatives, record-breaking fundraising efforts, the impact of University supporters and more.

UofM Global gives students the opportunity to balance school and life while earning a degree fully online. There are more than 100 degree programs, many of them highly ranked, across a wide variety of fields. With an online college experience that is competitive and available to all, the UofM Global student body is comprised of passionate individuals from around the world. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with UofM Global Executive Dean Richard Irwin to hear about how the University of Memphis offers one the very best online degree experiences available today.  

Matthew White is no stranger to student involvement on the University of Memphis campus. A senior pursuing a bachelor's in business administration, he has held several leadership roles throughout his college career. He has also served as Vice President for the Student Government Association, a senator for the Fogelman College of Business and Economics and a chairman for the Campus Safety Committee. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories as he discusses the current student experience at the UofM and the benefits of getting involved on campus.   

The UofM's Division of Research and Innovation supports world-class research and discovery by University faculty, staff and students, who are asking bigger questions and generating better answers. The University's research efforts were recently recognized with the R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, putting the UofM in the top tier of research universities nationally. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with Jasbir Dhaliwal, Executive Vice President of Research and Innovation, to learn about how the UofM is driving research forward. 

Created in 1996 by the late Benjamin L. Hooks and the University of Memphis, the Hooks Institute's mission is to teach, study and promote civil rights and social change. The Institute addresses contemporary racial, social, economic and other disparities through community engagement and faculty scholarship. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with Executive Director Daphene McFerren to hear how the programs at the Hooks Institute reflect the life of its namesake by embodying the highest ideals of service, activism and commitment.

Located in downtown Memphis, the educational tools and facilities within the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law are among the best in the region. Students here are transformed into leaders of law through the education and rich experiences gained at the only law school in Memphis and one of the largest in Tennessee. The opportunities for success are abundant. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with Katharine Schaffzin, Dean of the Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law, to learn about how the Law School is preparing the next generation of leading legal professionals. 

Located in the heart of music-rich Memphis, the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music combines personal instruction in music from accomplished artist-scholars with all the benefits of a large, world-class university. The renowned music program offers bachelor's through doctoral degrees in 29 areas of concentration. With Tennessee's only doctoral degree program in music, the School is setting the tone for creativity and excellence. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with Dr. Kevin Sanders, Director of the School of Music, to learn about how the School is a leader in music education.   

University Schools, home to the laboratory schools of the University of Memphis, provides educational offerings from infant care through high school. The mission of University Schools is to provide children of the Memphis community with educational experiences that enhance their development from birth to graduation and promote dynamic research, collaborative partnerships and innovative practices. Listen to this episode of Memphis Stories with Sally Gates Parish, Associate Vice President for Education Initiatives, to learn about how University Schools continues to innovate while enhancing the UofM community