Jamie Markham

Q&A with UofM president Bill Hardgrave: National Guard, Big 12 rumors, and campus free speech

University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave spoke with The Daily Helmsman about the university’s rejected Big 12 bid, the closure of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and concerns over possible National Guard presence on campus. Hardgrave also discussed his stance on free speech, student safety, and the challenges of leading the university through political and athletic uncertainty.