Two Tennessee legislators will be joining the class of 2013 at this year's commencement ceremonies as the University of Memphis awards 2,382 degrees at two ceremonies on May 11. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony at FedExForum. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett will ...
"When I was a kid, I found my mom's written plan to divorce my dad. Because of that, I can't trust anyone." This is one of the recently featured secrets on the user-generated site PostSecrets.com. The site allows people to anonymously send in secrets ranging from humorous to those that expose deeper ...
It's summer time in Memphis and the popular downtown entertainment district is welcoming back the Peabody Rooftop Parties for their 31st season. Guests may find themselves singing "Call Me Maybe" as the city parties with Carly Rae Jepsen, the Canadian pop star behind last year's infectious summer hit. Jepsen ...
Over the weekend, the Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis hosted an Easter morning brunch for almost 900 guests. Chef Edward Nowakowski was the man behind this huge holiday event. His name may not ring a bell for most University of Memphis students, but Chef Edward has clout within the Kemmons ...
The outer garment used as a modesty cloth in the Islamic religion is most commonly referred to as a hijab. It comes with a slew of misconceptions that women at the University of Memphis hope to debunk. In the Islamic Quran, the hijab is referenced in the following text: "O Prophet, tell your wives and ...
One of the University's top resources is currently lacking in funding for some of its most vital resources. Members of the Faculty Senate Library Funding Committee have begun meeting weekly to discuss ideas for acquiring more money for materials and resources for the Ned R. McWherter Library. The budget ...
For University of Memphis students searching for an ongoing volunteer opportunity, Memphis City Schools offers just that with its school-based Connect Mentoring Program. Many University students can look back on their days as elementary and middle school students and remember those adults who influenced ...
February is the month that the United States has chosen to recognize African-American history. This year is the 150-year anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the order that declared free those enslaved African-Americans living in states not under Union control. February 2013 also marks the ...
"Get your résumé!" is the number one thing students hear when the topic of careers comes up. That's because the résumé is one of a student's greatest assets in the job search. A personal brand is important, and what's on a résumé should reflect that. It's the "foot-in-the-door." Without ...
Sand, water and lounging about - that's what many students imagine when thinking of their spring break activities. Fun, community and volunteering - that's what students could experience this spring break with the university's Alternative Spring Break experience. The 2013 Alternative Spring Break will ...