University of Memphis

University of Memphis
	File:University of Memphis logo.svg
Motto	Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers.
Type	Public
Established	1912
Endowment	$226.1 million (2021)
President	Bill Hardgrave
Students	21,458 (Fall 2021)
Undergraduates	17,378 (Fall 2021)
Postgraduates	4,080 (Fall 2021)
Location	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Campus	Urban, 1,607 acres
Colors	Blue and Gray
Nickname	Memphis Tigers
Affiliations	Tennessee Board of Regents, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Mascot	Pouncer
Website	www.memphis.edu

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The University of Memphis (UofM, U of M) is a public university in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students. The university is a major research institution and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

History[edit | edit source]

The University of Memphis was established in 1912 as the West Tennessee State Normal School. It underwent several name changes, becoming West Tennessee State Teachers College in 1925, Memphis State College in 1941, and Memphis State University in 1957. In 1994, it was renamed the University of Memphis.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The main campus is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis. The university also operates several satellite campuses, including the Lambuth Campus in Jackson and the Collierville Center.

Academics[edit | edit source]

The University of Memphis offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through its various colleges and schools, including:

Research[edit | edit source]

The University of Memphis is known for its research initiatives and is home to several research centers and institutes, including the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Center for Earthquake Research and Information, and the Institute for Intelligent Systems.

Athletics[edit | edit source]

The University of Memphis athletic teams are known as the Memphis Tigers. They compete in the American Athletic Conference (The American) and participate in various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. The university's mascot is Pouncer.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

The University of Memphis has a number of notable alumni, including:

John Calipari, former head coach of the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team
DeAngelo Williams, former NFL running back
Fred Thompson, former U.S. Senator and actor
Jerry Lawler, professional wrestler and commentator

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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