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5 days ago
- Business
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University of Memphis to increase tuition by almost 5% for upcoming school year
In-state University of Memphis students will be paying more for tuition and mandatory fees for the upcoming school year. The increase, voted on by the University of Memphis Board of Trustees on June 4, is 4.92%. For a typical 15-hour course load per semester for undergraduate students, the increase will equate to $264. The university said in a press release the decision to raise tuition comes in response to rising operational costs. "This increase reflects our ongoing commitment to preserving academic excellence and student success while maintaining affordability," said Board of Trustees President Cato Johnson in a statement. "We are making targeted investments that will strengthen the student experience and prepare our graduates for success.' The university said the revenue from the additional tuition costs will help "support a range of University priorities." Some of the specific reasons are: The launch of a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Lambuth Campus, set to begin in fall 2026; The launch of The Polytechnic @ UofM Initiative, focused on workforce needs in applied technology fields such as advanced manufacturing, applied cybersecurity, applied artificial intelligence, and organizational leadership; Needed staffing and operational support for the university's new University Crime Information Center; Expanded programming in the division of student affairs and renewed funding for the office of first-generation student success, which lost federal support this year; and Cost increases tied to software, utilities and property insurance. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has to approve tuition increases above 6.5%, but since the university's increase is below that, the move does not have to be approved. According to the Education Data Initiative, the cost of tuition at public 4-year institutions increased 36.7% from 2010 to 2023. Brooke Muckerman covers education and children's issues for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: University of Memphis increasing tuition for upcoming school year
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Fire that destroyed Clayborn Temple was 'intentional,' Memphis fire officials say
The Memphis Fire Department, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, said the fire set at the historic Clayborn Temple was set intentionally. The investigation into the fire included the Memphis Fire Department, and the National Response Team of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives began in the days following the April 28 fire. "Investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set on the interior of the historic church," the post said. "A person of interest is being sought by Investigators for their possible involvement in this fire." With the conclusion of the onsite investigation, Clayborn Temple has been relinquished back to the management team. The Memphis Fire Department will continue its investigation to "apprehend who is responsible for setting the fire at the historic church." Large portions of the historic Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis burned to the ground on April 28. In a post to X on the day of the fire, the Memphis Fire Fighters Association said the call about the fire came in early on the morning of April 28. Memphis Fire Department firefighters were able to get most of the fire put out within an hour of arriving on the scene. On May 1, parts of the remaining church collapsed due to strong winds and severe storm conditions, the department said in a post on X. The site, at 294 Hernando St., had been undergoing years of renovations to preserve the iconic structure, but had struggled to get all the funding for needed repairs. In late 2023, a $6 million second phase of restoration to the structure was completed. That phase included preserving stained glass windows and reinforcing the attic, according to previous reporting from The Commercial Appeal. The third phase of renovations was expected to cost about $25 million. During the Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968, both civil rights and labor activists gathered at and organized out of Clayborn Temple. Brooke Muckerman is a political reporter for The Commercial Appeal, covering the city of Memphis, Shelby County Government and MSCS Board of Education. She can be reached at and via phone at 901-484-6225 This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Clayborn Temple fire was intentional, Memphis Fire Department says
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Climate
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Memphis weekend weather: Mostly sunny for RiverBeat, with chance of Friday rain showers
Memphians and visitors attending the RiverBeat Music Festival May 2-4 should expect great weather, for the most part, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis' weekend forecast. The weekend overall will have mostly sunny weather and moderate spring temperatures, with the high for the weekend being around 80. With that being said, rain jackets and umbrellas might be needed on May 2, with storms expected to head into the Memphis area. Here is the Memphis weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service in Memphis. May 2 will be rainy throughout the day, but will be partly sunny. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Highs will be around 80, and the chance of rain will be 50%. The evening hours will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the upper 50s, with the chance of rain being 50%. May 3 will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs will be in the mid-70s, with the chance of rain being 20%. The evening is expected to be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s. May 4 is expected to be a sunny day with highs in the mid-70s. At night, it will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s. May 5 will be sunny with highs around 80. Nighttime weather will be mostly clear with lows in the mid-50s. Brooke Muckerman covers politics and education for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at 901-484-6225 and This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis weekend weather: Friday rain, weekend sun for RiverBeat
