History
The University of Memphis is the flagship institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents System. Founded in 1912, it is recognized nationally for its academic, research and athletic programs. Today, the U of M educates more than 21,000 students, and it awards more than 4,000 bachelor, master, doctoral and professional degrees annually. The University of Memphis offers 17 bachelor’s degree in more than 250 areas of study, masters degrees in over 55 subjects and doctoral degrees in 23 disciplines. It also offers a specialist degree in education and a Juris Doctor (law degree). Home to the largest honors program in the state, it is also ranked in the Top Ten for student internships by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Memphis employs approximately 2,500 employees including 930 full-time faculties. It is comprised of eleven schools – Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication and Fine Arts,College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, Graduate School, Herff College of Engineering, Loewenberg School of Nursing, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Public Health and University College. The University of Memphis awarded $185 million in scholarships and financial aid during the academic year.