Events

Feb. 9, 2026  ̶  The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis continues its commitment to improving community health...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Holly Staggs received her doctorate from the University of Memphis this past commencement season, only not in the way you’re probably imagining.

Dec. 12, 2025    ̶ The University of Memphis will watch 2,189 students walk the stage at FedExForum on Saturday, Dec. 13, for its...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  The University of Memphis celebrated the fifth anniversary of THANK•FUL, an event put on by Chartwells Higher Education that brings students,...

DHARAMSHALA, Tibet — University of Memphis Philosophy Professor Dr. Shaun Gallagher was one of a select group of invited scholars from around the world to speak at the 39th annual Mind & Life Dialogue, a conference sponsored by the Mind & Life Institute that brings western scientists together with Buddhist scholars.

JACKSON, Tenn. — Homecoming weekend 2025 was a memorable time for the University of Memphis community. Between joint homecomings with neighboring institutions, ROAR Fest, Parent and Family weekend and an adrenaline-inducing matchup between the Tigers and the University of South Florida, it’s hard to pinpoint a low point. That can also be said for a small group of UofM Lambuth students who were present in the crowd Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, many for their first Tigers football game.

What exactly is Tiger spirit? Is it the colors we wear, or the location we’re in? Is it some mystical power that cultures have...

Oct. 10, 2025   ̶ ̶  The University of Memphis announces Memphis rapper Al Kapone as the special guest for the inaugural ROAR Fest on...

The Frances Dancy Hooks Art Award and Exhibition Features Memphis-based Artists The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis has...

The University of Memphis is reimagining its Homecoming celebration, introducing Roar Fest, a new block-party style event that replaces the traditional Homecoming Parade. Roar Fest...