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“What it truly means to be a Tiger”: Dr. Holly Staggs’ Graduation

“What it truly means to be a Tiger”: Dr. Holly Staggs’ Graduation

Dec 18, 2025 | Education, Events, Faculty Achievements, Faculty and Staff, Graduation, Latest News, Student Achievements, Students, Trending News

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. No, her journey to acquire her doctorate degree in Educational Psychology and Research ended with her...
University of Memphis Fall 2025 Commencement

University of Memphis Fall 2025 Commencement

Dec 12, 2025 | Events, Latest News, Trending News

Dec. 12, 2025  ̶ ̶  The University of Memphis will watch 2,189 students walk the stage at FedExForum on Saturday, Dec. 13, for its fall commencement. This includes 485 graduates from the August commencement. As of 2025, the University will merge the two ceremonies to...
Spring 2025 Commencement Sees Largest Class of Doctoral Graduates

Spring 2025 Commencement Sees Largest Class of Doctoral Graduates

May 8, 2025 | Academics & Research, Campus News, Education, Events, Graduation, Latest News, Student Life, Students, Trending News, Uncategorized

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will welcome the spring graduating class of 2025 to FedExForum on Saturday, May 10, where 2,759 students will walk the stage as Tiger graduates.   Of that graduating class, 87 will be receiving their doctorates, the...

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