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The Commercial Appeal

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U of M president tried to enrich himself from foundation, lawsuit says

Bill Hardgrave, the president of the University of Memphis , attempted to use University of Memphis Foundation funds to enrich himself, a federal lawsuit filed by the Foundation's former CEO alleged. Holly E. Ford, the former CEO of the University of Memphis Foundation, filed a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated after attempting to expose Hardgrave's efforts to use Foundation funds to enrich himself and gain control over the organization. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 13 in the Western District of Tennessee. Over the course of two years, Ford observed Hardgrave attempt to exercise control over the Foundation, putting the Foundation's status as a legally separate non-profit entity in jeopardy, the lawsuit alleged. Ford reported this to the board and legal counsel of the Foundation, legal counsel for the university and external financial auditors on multiple occasions and was terminated as a result, the lawsuit alleged. Hardgrave took office April 1, 2022. The university did not immediately return a request for comment. Hardgrave tried to procure life insurance, lawsuit alleges In October and November 2022, Hardgrave attempted to procure a split-dollar life insurance policy from the Foundation, according to the lawsuit. Under a split-dollar policy, an employer lends an executive

Memphis, TN · 1d

The Panolian

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Northwest Holds Ribbon Cutting for Centennial Bell Tower

Northwest Mississippi Community College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Centennial Bell Tower Nov. 5 on the main campus in Senatobia. The Centennial Bell Tower was prominently built […]

Senatobia, MS · 2d

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Fired Memphis Foundation CEO Sues President Hardgrave Over Insurance Policy Fight

The former head of the University of Memphis Foundation has taken her fight over a firing to federal court, suing both the Foundation and University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave. Holly Ford alleges she was wrongfully terminated last year after raising concerns about Hardgrave’s conduct, and she is now seeking a jury trial along with punitive damages, compensatory damages and litigation costs.

Memphis, TN · 10h

The Commercial Appeal

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Memphis schools oversight board seeks 'unicorn' as executive director

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board is looking for a seasoned, dynamic leader to fill its executive director position. The board 's personnel and leadership committee laid out its job description for its chief executive during a Nov. 12 committee meeting, establishing a long list of characteristics the ideal candidate would have for the "high-pressure and highly visible" role. The executive director would serve as the chief administrative officer of the oversight board, but the responsibilities the board would expect the director to hold are far-reaching. The director would manage day-to-day operations and lead the development of the board's strategic plan. The director would also act as a spokesperson for the board and serve as the liaison between the board and several other entities, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the Tennessee governor's office and the state legislature. The job description asks that the director has strong working relationships with the Tennessee Department of Education, state legislators and local leaders. A legal background or a strong knowledge of Tennessee education law is "highly appreciated," according to the job description. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have strong public-facing communication skills, financial acumen and a "demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty," according to the description.

Memphis, TN · 2d

Chalkbeat

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Memphis graduation rate climbs nearly 8 points since 2020, but test scores still trail the state

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. More Memphis students are graduating high school than six years ago, according to the state’s most recent data. More than 7,100 Memphis-Shelby County Schools students from the class of 2026 received their high school diplomas, up from around 6,200 in the spring of 2020. That represents a 7.7 percentage point increase in the district’s graduation rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. MSCS still lags behind the state average graduation rate , which exceeded 93% last school year. Over 85% of Memphis high schoolers earned their diplomas, while English language learners had the lowest graduation rate, at 71%. MSCS leaders are touting the growth as the result of several years of focus on individual student data and graduation coaches. The gains come at a crucial time for MSCS, as a looming state takeover of the district puts increased pressure on student achievement. “It continues to show progress for all the things that we’ve been doing for many years,” Chief Academic Officer

Memphis, TN · 2d

WKRN News 2

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Tennessee high schools closing at alarming rates

Tennessee · 3d

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Skyhawks Host Memphis Sunday For First Home Match

MARTIN, Tenn. – After opening the season with four straight road matches, the University of Tennessee at Martin rifle team returns home to the Skyhawk Rifle Range Sunday at 9 a.m. to take on Memphis. The Skyhawks opened the season against Ole Miss and Ohio State in Oxford, Mississippi,...

Martin, TN · 1d

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Memphis Schools Plan $22M Laptop Buy After Parents Slam Shortage

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders are proposing a mid-year purchase of 25,000 laptops for high school students, a $22 million plan that comes after parents complained about a sudden technology policy change that left teachers and families scrambling this fall. The district says the new devices should reach high schools by February 2027, just ahead of standardized testing season.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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BTH: The Future of UT Health Sciences

A planned $311 million investment in a new College of Medicine building at UT Health Sciences is expected to expand medical education and help address physician shortages across Tennessee. On this week's "Behind the Headlines," UT Health Sciences Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley and College of Medicine Executive Dean Dr. Michael...

Memphis, TN · 2d

Tennessee Firefly

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State Charter Commission Director Recommends Against Renewing Bluff City High School

If Commissioners agree in January, the Memphis public charter school would close after this school year, and its students would need new schools beginning in August 2027.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Gas leak, early dismissal reported at Cordova charter school

CORDOVA, Tenn. — A reported gas leak prompted an early dismissal Thursday morning at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova's secondary campus, school officials announced. According to a statement posted on the school's Facebook page, the gas leak was reported Thursday morning, Nov. 12. Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews...

Memphis, TN · 2d

Chalkbeat

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Memphis parents complained of a school laptop shortage. Now MSCS wants to buy 25,000 more.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders on Tuesday proposed a mid-year purchase of 25,000 laptops for high schoolers after parents complained that a sudden change in district technology policy this year left teachers and families scrambling. Before the first day of classes in August, MSCS quietly ended a COVID-era policy that assigned each student an individual laptop or tablet to use for online class work and testing. Amid nationwide efforts to dial back classroom technology and a new state law requiring clear technology policies for elementary school, district leaders said at the time that the decision was partially about being “more intentional” with digital resources. Chalkbeat Tennessee reported in early September that the last-minute laptop policy change hindered testing and lesson plans at White Station High School . The change took some teachers and parents by surprise and also raised concerns about students who could not bring their own devices from home. Many of the district’s laptops purchased during the pandemic are also aging out or

Memphis, TN · 4d

The Commercial Appeal

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Memphis area's high school athletes expected to sign during November. See our list

The NCAA's November signing period has opened and Memphis-area high school athletes are making their signings official. Here is a list of the Memphis-area athletes taking their talents to the next level during the signing period, including all sports but football. Don't see your athlete? Email Ryan Myers at ryan.myers@commercialappeal.com to have your athletes included in our list. Please list your athlete, what high school they go to, what sport they play and what college they have or will sign with. Baseball Mason Woods, St. George’s: Kentucky Tyler Robinson, St. George's: Mississippi Christian University Boys Basketball Dylan Jones, Bartlett: Texas A&M Justin Frison, Houston: Murray State Golf Brantley Moore, MUS: Furman Charles Snider, MUS: Wofford Girls Soccer Elle Weathersby, St. George's: Tennessee Tech Anna Hatcher, Houston: Tennessee Southern Scarlett Cowles, Houston: Arkansas State Softball Gabby Brewer, Arlington: Northwest Mississippi Morgan Cooper, Arlington: Dyersburg State Stunt Addison Mitchell, Houston: California Baptist University Girls Track and Field Claire Wetick, St. Agnes: Alabama Tennis Bo Schroerlucke, MUS: Furman Volleyball Addy Harris, Arlington: Ole Miss Nancy Ward, Briarcrest: Bradley University Camile Northcross, Briarcrest: Belmont Kassidy Joyner, Center Hill: Northwest Mississippi Sage McCallum, Hernando: Lee University Zaley Madkin, Hernando: San Diego State University Cami Baird,

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Delta State Students Present Research at Regional Chemistry Conference

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Three Delta State University students presented research on antibiotic resistance and a plant-derived compound with potential medicinal applications at the 2026 Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held Nov. 4-7 in Memphis, Tennessee. Larson Ingram of Boyle, Parker Lovett of Inverness and Kent Humphries...

Cleveland, MS · 2d

WREG

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McKissack takes helm as Tennessee School Boards Association president

Tennessee · 2d

WREG

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The University of Mississippi says its investigating offensive, racist video

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Mississippi says it’s actively investigating a video circulating online that shows University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students. “The university is aware of a video depicting offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable behaviors that conflict with our university values, and we condemn them,” the University of […]

Memphis, TN · 6d

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Two-time MTSU alum named state educator of the year, proceeds to national competition

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two-time Middle Tennessee State University education alumna and STEM elementary teacher Jenna Burke was recently named Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education and will soon move on to the national stage of the competition. “Each time there has been an...

Murfreesboro, TN · 6d

WATN Local Memphis

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Ole Miss student disagrees with expulsion after racist viral video

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Accenture, Operation Warm give winter apparel to 350 students at LaRose Elementary

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Volunteers are making sure elementary school students are able to bundle up for the winter months. Accenture and Operation Warm teamed up again to help more than 350 students at Larose Elementary School. Every student was fitted and left with new winter apparel. Kamesha Johnson, the...

Memphis, TN · 4d