Journi Prewitt, a University of Memphis student, encourages black children to read books through her business, Black Butterfly Beautiful. Black fourth graders read at a less proficient level than any other ethnicity in the United States, as only 14 percent read proficiently compared to 48 percent of ...
Memphis citizens struck down three referendums on midterm election ballots after the majority of votes were cast against extending term limits for city leaders, repealing instant runoff voting (IRV) for some Memphis elections and runoff elections completely. Some people thought the wording on ...
A 55-year-old disabled veteran quit taking prescription opioids when he discovered the effects CBD oil had in treating his repetitive seizures. During the 1980s, Tony Falasca experienced his first seizure, causing him to suffer a traumatic brain injury and retire from the Navy after three years of service. ...
The University of Memphis Student Government Association (SGA) bussed students for free to an early voting location Monday. The voter bussing came after the U of M placed first in the 2018 Tennessee Voter Registration Competition against other colleges and universities in Tennessee. Antonio Scott, vice ...
People often dream about exploring different countries across the globe while learning about culture and language. The University of Memphis Study Abroad Office has given students the opportunity to have that experience. Students researched more than 50 study abroad programs for summer and fall of 2019 ...