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The Commercial Appeal
See which Memphis colleges ranked in Tennessee's top 20
Three Shelby County schools landed in a top 20 ranking of the best colleges in Tennessee. The 2027 college rankings published by Niche, an online platform that rates and profiles colleges in the United States, placed Rhodes College, the University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University in their top 20 Tennessee colleges. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. Rhodes College was ranked the #3 college in Tennessee , behind Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Niche gave Rhodes an overall A- grade, with high marks for academics, diversity, student wellness and future readiness. Rhodes scored a C+ for location and safety. University of Memphis landed a spot at #5 in Tennessee and an overall A- grade. The school was recognized for its diversity and campus food, also receiving a C+ for safety. U of M also scored well on value, athletics, professors and student life. Christian Brothers University ranked #20 in Tennessee with an overall B grade. The school received an A for diversity and an A- for value, but scored lower for its campus, location, student life and food. The ranking is based on an analysis of academic, admissions, financial,
Chalkbeat
Memphis schools lost more than 2,000 students this year, early data shows
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools continues to lose students year over year, with over 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district compared to last August. At an Aug. 25 board meeting, Executive Director of Accountability Bill White said just over 101,000 students were registered in MSCS by the end of the first month of classes. That’s a 2.2% decrease from last year’s count, at 103,280 students . The decrease is part of a decade-long enrollment drop in the district , by around 9% from 2014 to spring 2025. But it’s not as severe as district leaders estimated before the school year began, White said. Stacey Davis, the district’s director of enrollment and attendance, said school staff will increase parent outreach in the coming weeks to combat barriers to enrollment. “Many of our parents are, especially at the beginning of the year, they’re having issues with uniforms and the essentials that are needed for the child to start school on time,” she said in an interview with Chalkbeat Tuesday. White shared data Tuesday that showed the number of enrolled students grew by 900 between Aug. 25
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Union University Opens New Memphis Campus
At 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Union University executives cut the ribbon to dedicate a brand new Memphis campus for adult studies in Cordova, TN. The dedication ceremony took place during the fall meeting of the board of trustees and hosted Union staff and students. “This campus stands...
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Bartlett breaks ground on new Altruria Elementary
BARTLETT, Tenn. (WMC) - Bartlett City Schools has broken ground on its newest school campus, which will replace the aging Altruria Elementary School. Construction began Wednesday on the all-new Altruria Elementary located at 6641 Deermont Drive. District leaders decided that building a new campus was preferable to renovating the existing...
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Memphis teacher surprised with $1,000 check for library
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The College Football Playoff Foundation kicked off its annual “Extra Yard for Teachers Week” with its nationwide “Big Day for Teachers.”. AutoZone Liberty Bowl partnered with the foundation to recognize one particular teacher who has made a significant impact at Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
South Reporter
Indians run past Blue Devils
Reginald Davis is looking for resilience from his Byhalia football team, and he certainly saw signs of that in a Friday night win at home. The Indians stalled on an early drive into Ashland territory, but they bounced right back. The momentum stayed on their side as they rolled past the Blue Devils 30-6.
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Some upgrades complete at Memphis high school after SpaceXAI funding pledge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Students at Fairley High School have a brand-new gym as a result of a funding pledge from SpaceXAI. Renovated locker rooms, classrooms and restrooms are still on the way. Memphis-Shelby County School officials say these improvements come from an estimated $3.6 million donation from SpaceXAI. The...
Daily Helmsman
Hawkins: UofM’s student debt numbers are better, but the work isn’t done.
Student-loan debt is one of those parts of college that can feel almost inevitable. Go to school. Get a degree. Walk across the stage with a diploma in one hand and a loan balance in the other. At the University of Memphis, that outcome is becoming less common. In 2018,...
WREG
Week 4: High School Football Round Up
Week 4 Scores Via TSSAA Adamsville 31, Riverside 28 * Arlington 55, Ridgeway 20 Bartlett 49, Memphis Overton 14 Briarcrest 49, Father Ryan 20 * Covington 26, Brighton 7 Crockett Co. 40, Dyer Co. 7 * Dresden 21, Gleason 0 * Dyersburg 58, McNairy Central 34 * Hardin Co. 22, Chester Co. 21 * Hillcrest […]
Daily Helmsman
Bastnagel: The rules students don’t know they’re agreeing to
College is supposed to be where we learn how to think for ourselves. Before we even make it through our first semester at the University of Memphis, we have already entered a system with rules, contracts, fees and procedures that most of us will never fully understand. We are expected...
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Annual Battle of the Bands rocks the house for the Southern Heritage Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - High school marching bands brought the rhythm, precision, and energy to Whitehaven High School Stadium this morning for the annual Southern Heritage Classic Battle of the Bands. Crowds packed the stands to cheer on local youth musicians showcasing months of hard work and show-stopping routines as...
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Jacob Walz teaches a new AP Cybersecurity class
According to the H1 2026 Data Breach Report, there were 1,803 data breaches in the first half of 2026, totaling more than 471 million victim notices — having your data secure on the internet is becoming more important every day. Jacob Walz began teaching an Advanced Placement (AP) Cybersecurity class as part of a pilot program for Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS). Walz graduated from Lambuth University with a degree in bass and philosophy, and he has been teaching at White Station High School (WSHS) for five years. Before teaching at WSHS, he worked for Amador of America, where part of his job was training employees on how to use new systems and programs. So, when MSCS became part of a pilot program for AP Networking and AP Cybersecurity, Walz took an interest.
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Fairley High School launches community school model with Agape
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Fairley High School partnered with Agape Child and Family Services to launch a new Community School model on Wednesday morning. The partnership with Memphis-Shelby County Schools will connect students and families to supports in education, workforce, family, health, and community areas, officials said. Officials behind the...
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Southern Heritage Classic kicks off with college and career fair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Southern Heritage Classic Weekend is underway, with events leading up to Saturday’s football game between Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Alcorn State. The Classic College and Career Fair kicked off the weekend, bringing together thousands of high school students from across the area. Thousands attend fair.