The President's Perspective

Penny Hardaway

President Bill Hardgrave visits with Penny Hardaway about the evolving landscape of college athletics and preview a Tigers team built on playing fast on offense and competing aggressively on defense.
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Antonio Scott, Weil Scholars

President Bill Hardgrave visits with Antonio Scott, coordinator of the Weil Scholars Program, to discuss the program’s mission to recruit and retain top students from the Memphis area.
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Sam Shoemaker

President Bill Hardgrave visits with Sam Shoemaker to discuss the value of student organizations, internships and other opportunities that help students gain real-world experience, build professional skills and prepare for successful careers after graduation.
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The President’s Perspective — Dean Randall Adkins

President Bill Hardgrave visits with Dr. Randall Adkins, the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to discuss the college’s impact on the University of Memphis.
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The President’s Perspective — Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom

President Bill Hardgrave sits down with Dr. Antwone Cameron, dean of students, to discuss how the Division of Student Affairs creates meaningful opportunities for connection, involvement and belonging at the University of Memphis.
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The President’s Perspective — Importance of Internships

President Bill Hardgrave visits with Hunter Burgess, an accounting major, to discuss his experience in Lowe’s Retail Immersion Program and how internships help students build professional skills, gain real-world experience and prepare for successful careers.
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The President’s Perspective — Top Ten Accomplishments

President Bill Hardgrave shares the University’s top accomplishments over the past academic year, and how these milestones are enhancing the student experience and driving student success
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The President’s Perspective — Memphis Is Forever Campaign

President Bill Hardgrave discusses the launch of the Memphis Is Forever campaign with SVP for Advancement Tara Jones.
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The President’s Perspective — Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Tour

President Bill Hardgrave tours the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with Senior Deputy Athletics Director Tim Duncan to showcase the upgrades to the facility.
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The President’s Perspective — LaDerrick Milton, SGA President

President Bill Hardgrave sits down with SGA President LaDerrick Milton to discuss two key initiatives: interest sessions and creating more opportunities for students to be heard, engage and shape their experience at the University.
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