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Student newspaper confirms identities in deaths of Ole Miss students
WREG
University of Mississippi IDs students in ongoing death investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Mississippi released new information regarding the death of two of its students Thursday. In a statement sent to WREG, school officials have identified both victims as Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta, Georgia. “As our university community continues to mourn the […]
Chalkbeat
4 things to know as the Memphis schools state takeover lawsuit progresses
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Who gets to control Memphis schools while a federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s new school takeover law plays out in court? That will be the question at the heart of a federal hearing next week in the ongoing Memphis takeover battle. A federal judge has scheduled oral arguments on Oct. 2 to determine whether to allow a state-appointed oversight board to begin its work or let the local school board to retain control while the lawsuit plays out. Nine oversight board members, appointed by top Tennessee Republicans in June, were set to seize control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools on July 1. But on June 30, MSCS leaders secured a temporary pause after filing a lawsuit, which argues the takeover is unconstitutional because it nullifies voters’ choices by stripping local school board members of their elected powers. The October hearing will not delve into final arguments in the lawsuit, which could take months to conclude. If the court allows the state-appointed board to take control, it would have final say over MSCS’ annual budget and charter approvals . Its members could also replace the
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This Small Tennessee College Offers Full-Tuition Scholarships And Earns National Recognition
What if the most surprising part of a college visit were the tuition bill going down instead of up?. One Tennessee school offers scholarship opportunities that can cover the full cost of tuition for qualifying students. That alone earns attention, but the campus has more going for it. National recognition,...
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UT Martin, University Of Memphis To Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Memphis will sign a memorandum of understanding at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, in UT Martin’s Paul Meek Library. The agreement will outline a 3+3 Bachelor Arts/Juris Doctor and 3+3 Bachelor of Science/Juris Doctor degree,...
WATN Local Memphis
Ole Miss professor reacts to student deaths
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Northwest Mississippi Community College spotlights surgical technology student
Northwest Mississippi Community College is spotlighting Shauntia Stevenson of Olive Branch during National Surgical Technologists Week. Stevenson is in her final semester of the Surgical Technology Program at the college’s Oxford Campus. Before graduation, students in the program complete classroom and laboratory instruction as well as extensive clinical training...
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Rhodes College ranked among top 50 liberal arts colleges in U.S.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Rhodes College has moved up six spots and is tied for 49th place in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings for National Liberal Arts Colleges. The college’s ranking has risen 10 places in the past two years. Rhodes also received recognition...
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ABC's for School Zone Safety
(Feature Impact) A new school year means there’s more traffic around school campuses. Between dropoffs and pickups, children riding bicycles, walking to school and all the shuttling between sports practices and other extracurricular activities. This season is a reminder to make every trip to and from school a safe one.
fox13memphis.com
"The Gentlemen's League" mentorship program enters ninth year, expands to 16 schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis mentorship program for young boys is beginning a new year of programming this week. This year "The Gentlemen’s League" is expanding to 16 schools and is currently looking for even more young men to mentor this school year and beyond. This week the program...
Memphis Flyer
Memphis Schools Lost More Than 2,000 Students This Year
Memphis-Shelby County Schools continues to lose students year over year, with more than 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district this year, compared to last August. At an August 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 percent decrease from last year’s count, at 103,280 students.
Daily Helmsman
The University of Memphis has a five-year $203,250 contract with Flock
The University of Memphis has a five-year $203,250 contract with Flock Safety, according to a public records request by The Daily Helmsman. The contract, which was signed in 2023, includes 15 Flock Falcon cameras and around 1,200 non-Flock cameras used by Campus Police, which are used to identify license plates and cars, along with an advanced search feature called "Vehicle Fingerprint" that allows Campus Police to search for a car by “vehicle type, make, color, license plate state, missing/covered plates, and other unique features like bumper stickers, decals, and roof racks,” according to Flock.
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Scroll AI Policy and Intentions
While on staff of the White Station High School Scroll, all staff members must adhere to the policies and principles stated in this document to maintain the integrity of the paper. Unacceptable Use of AI Tools. Artificial Intelligence is NOT allowed to create content (neither to compose articles or to...
Daily Helmsman
The Scheidt's opening night showcased talent of students and faculty
The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center held their opening night on Friday evening to showcase talent and what is to come this semester. Nostalgic music played softly in the background before gradually fading as the wind ensemble prepared to begin. The announcer’s voice cut through the room as the musicians...
Tennessee Firefly
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission Holds Hearings for Proposed Memphis Public Charter Schools
Opportunity Youth Academy and Empowerment Academy, denied by Memphis-Shelby County Schools, would offer unique support for at-risk students and expand agriculture education options.
nashvillebanner.com
MNPS Chief Operating Officer Maura Black Sullivan Leaving
Maura Black Sullivan is departing from her leadership role as chief operating officer at Metro Nashville Public Schools to join the Shelby County Government. Director of Schools Dr. Adrienne Battle named Sullivan chief operating officer in September 2021. The chief operating officer is one of eight chiefs in the superintendent’s administration. The position oversees operational functions at Nashville’s public schools including facility maintenance and construction, transportation, safety and security and nutrition services.