The newly-formed College Radio Day organization recently gave college radio stations across the country the opportunity to build their audiences in an effort inspired by social networking. After watching the 2010 film "The Social Network," Rob Quicke, general manager of WPSC radio at William Paterson ...
For the ninth consecutive year, the Fogelman College of Business and Economics has recognized three professors they feel have best contributed to the department's goals. The Fogelman College of Business and Economics has awarded three of its instructors with a professorship award, an honor that includes ...
Being late to class often has repercussions, but not all University of Memphis students consider that being tardy can sometimes leave them without a place to sit. At the beginning of each semester, professors are instructed to report to their department if they have any classes with inadequate seating ...
As the Oct. 6 Memphis municipal election draws nearer, more than 10 University of Memphis students are being given the opportunity to assist a city council candidate as he vies for one of the nine open council seats. Lee Harris, associate professor at The U of M Law School, hired University students ...
The River City Writers Series will bring poet Richard Tillinghast to The University of Memphis. Tillinghast is scheduled to read selections from his work at 8 p.m. in the University Center Fountain View room on Sept. 27. On Sept. 28, he will give an interview, conducted by creative writing students, ...
College graduates eager to find a job in today's market may benefit more from updating their social media sites than they would from updating their wardrobe. Employers from around the Memphis area including Ford Motor Company are changing their criteria for what constitutes a strong job interview applicant. ...
Later this month, University of Memphis students will have an opportunity to learn more about the history of the neighborhoods surrounding campus by participating in a walking tour. On Sept. 21 and 25, Jimmy Ogle will bring part three of his Know Your Neighborhood tour back to The University of Memphis. Part ...
American Idol may be television's premier musical talent search, but The University of Memphis is hoping to discover its own music star. Today at 6 p.m., Blue TOM, The U of M's student-run record label, will host the first in a series of three auditions for their Idol Search competition in the University ...
Step dancing has its origins in Africa, and it has recently traveled the country through the Step Afrika! dance troupe. Now step dance is at The University of Memphis. Tonight at 7:00, the Student Activities Council will host the Step Afrika! event in the Michael D. Rose Theatre. Step Afrika! is a dance ...
During the summer, The University of Memphis made several changes to campus. With a new parking lot on Central Avenue and construction sites around campus, it could be easy to miss the new signs on both sides of the railway near Southern Avenue warning students to cross the tracks at paved areas. An ...