Faculty Recognition
At the University of Memphis, we are driven by doing. This motto is deeply ingrained in our students, faculty and staff, and each play a role in moving our campus forward. In order to keep our team motivated and to recognize those that excel in their fields and go above and beyond to help our students, the Office of Academic Affairs awards recognizes faculty at our annual spring Faculty Awards luncheon.
Professorships
> Faudree University Professorship
> Atkins University Professorship
> Feinstone University Professorship
> First Horizons University Professorship
Faculty Awards
> Distinguished Research Award
> Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award
Honorary Degrees
Centers & Chairs of Excellence
The Chairs of Excellence program began in the midst of the education reform and improvement measures passed by the General Assembly in the mid-1980s. This program brings eminent scholars to Tennessee public institutions and attracts research initiatives and private funding to our state. The program has resulted in an unprecedented level of donations to higher education from private and corporate sources.