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Stepping out in Faith with Entrepreneurship Venture

The City of Memphis has consistently been ranked as one of the most generous cities in the country. For Joshua Oldham, a senior business...

Why Memphis Felt Right

Orientation Guide Spotlight: Ryan Hughes “I think this experience has revived something in me that died a long time ago.” That’s not something you expect to hear...

Finding Home by Helping Others Find Theirs

Orientation Guide Spotlight: Jurnie Womack The parent looked overwhelmed. The student looked anxious.  They had just left a housing session during New Student Orientation at the...

The Journey Doesn’t Stop

Student Spotlight | Savannah KilgoreSchool of Public Health My road to college was non-traditional. When I began my academic journey with the University of Memphis in...

Giving Back in the Florida Panhandle: Alternative Break Experience

Nine University of Memphis students kicked off their summer giving back to the community in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. as part of the Alternative...

A Cadet’s Path to Leadership and Service

Spring 2026 Commencement Spotlight  Luke Krepela | Herff College of Engineering | College of Arts and Sciences Jumping out of an airplane came naturally for...

Building What My Parents Started

2026 Spring Commencement Spotlight Amairani Solis | Herff College of Engineering Photos By: Brookelynn Lopez Photography There was a moment when everything shifted for me, and...

The Kind of Doctor I Needed

Spring Commencement Spotlight Sarah Ortega | College of Arts and Sciences I don’t remember every detail of the tests, but I remember the feeling. I was...

More Than a Game: Intramurals Build Community at Memphis

The noise spills out into the hallway before you even open the doors. Cheering, trash talk and the sharp echo of a whistle cutting...

The Power of an Invite: Connection Takes Center Seat at The Longest Table

Share a meal. Build community. That was at the forefront when Dr. Antwone Cameron, associate vice president and dean of students, decided to bring...

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