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University of Memphis

University of Memphis
City: Memphis, Tennessee
Type: Public
Sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, rifle, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball[1]
Colors: blue, grey, gold
Mascot: Tigers
Website: http://www.memphis.edu/

The University of Memphis is a Tennessee public university founded in 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president.[2] It was ranked a fourth tier school in US News's "National Universities: Tier 4" list.[3] The school is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4]

Athletics

The football program has won 3 bowl games (while losing 1).[5]

It is better known for its basketball teams which have had success in the NCAA tournament (though during both of its major runs, their wins were later vacated by the NCAA for rules violations).

Notes

  1. Memphis Tigers Official Athletic Site (English). University of Memphis.
  2. History (English). University of Memphis.
  3. National Universities: Tier 4 (English). US News.
  4. Facts at a Glance (English). University of Memphis.
  5. MEMPHIS FOOTBALL HISTORY DATABASE (English). National Champs.