1) Located in the center of Memphis, the university is…..

2) President V. Lane Rawlins is in his seventh year at the institution and has brought significant change. In 1994 the name was changed from Memphis State University to The University of Memphis, no small feat.

* The Provost, two Vice Provosts, VP for Advancement, VPIS, five Deans, half a dozen AVPs, Athletic Director, and the Football & Basketball coaches have been hired by this president -- in a culture where it is not uncommon to have 15-30 years of longevity at the institution.