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The University of Memphis (Memphis) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 22,000 students.
Oct 8, 2017 · Names reflect an institution’s history, and the University of Memphis has undergone several name changes: West Tennessee State Normal School (1912-25), West Tennessee State Teachers College (1925-30), State Teachers College, Memphis (1930-41), Memphis State College (1941-57), Memphis State University (1957-94), and The University of Memphis (1994-present).
John "Rex" Dockery (February 7, 1942 – December 12, 1983) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Texas Tech University from 1978 to 1980 and at Memphis State University, now the University of Memphis, from 1981 to 1983, compiling a career college football record of 23–40–3.
The Memphis Tigers are the athletic teams that represent the University of Memphis, located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teams compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level as a member of the American Athletic Conference , except for the rifle team, which is a member of the single-sport Great America Rifle ...
State Normal College. Built on land once used as a cotton plantation by a Civil War veteran, the 80-acre West Tennessee State Normal School opened to great fanfare on September 10, 1912. The normal school, which would eventually become the University of Memphis, started with just 200 students and 17 faculty members.
1 Introduction. February 18, 1973, was Senior Night, the last home basketball game of the season for the Memphis State Tigers and an emotional celebration of Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson, the team’s two beloved black stars. Before the game, Gov. Winfield Dunn had called to wish them well, and Mayor Wyeth Chandler offered a tribute.
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