UofM News
UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium Announces March and Spring Break Schedule
Feb. 17, 2024 — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for March: Tuesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. – Oasis in Space Friday, March 7, 1:30 p.m. – Oasis in Space Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. – Seeing Friday, March 14,...
2024 Family of the Year
Some say that parenting is simply a long and slow process of letting go. With the arrival of a newborn, parents settle into their roles of being total and constant caregivers for their child. Along the way are celebrations of milestones like first steps, first tooth,...
University of Memphis Maintains Top-Tier Carnegie R1 Status
Feb. 13, 2025 — The University of Memphis has kept its distinction as a Carnegie R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, maintaining its place among the top research universities in the nation. The Carnegie Classification has...
Computer Science Alum Credits UMRF Ventures for Academic and Professional Success
As a first-generation college student whose parents immigrated from Vietnam to the United States, Vivian Ly (BS ’24) attributes much of her academic and professional growth to her experience at UMRF Ventures, Inc. during her time at the University of Memphis. Ly...
Business Information Technology Major Finds Career Success with UMRF Ventures
As a senior Business Information Technology major in the Fogelman College of Business & Economics, Jackson McClain first heard about UMRF Ventures, Inc., his freshman year during an honors forum hosted at the University of Memphis. Little did he know that...
AI and Data Analytics Micro-Credential Course Being Offered Through University of Memphis’ Upskill Mid-South
Feb. 13, 2025 — A new micro-credential in AI and Data Analytics is now available through Upskill Mid-South in partnership with Vista Data. The eight-week training program is being launched to grow and develop the AI-powered talent pipeline needed in the Mid-South and...
The President’s Perspective — Courtney Brafford, UofM Global
Learn more about UofM Global > View the full series > To see a transcript of this edition of the President's Perspective, click "Watch on YouTube" and refer to the video description.
UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium Announces Upgrade; February Schedule
Feb. 10, 2025 — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium announces an upgrade with its acquisition of a new Digitarium Theta III projector. The Theta III uses a 4k UHD laser-phosphor projector plus Digitarium’s innovative fisheye lens to project...
A New Leash on Life
Under a sweltering summer heat, a litter of puppies were discovered in a crate between two trashcans forever forgotten. Fortunately, these pups were saved when they were rescued by Tails of Hope Dog Rescue, a local non-profit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and...