S6E11 - Revisiting Celebrate What's Right: Educating Memphis' Future

Memphis’ colleges and universities are essential civic anchors shaping the region’s talent pipeline, stabilizing neighborhoods, driving research and innovation, and influencing long-term economic vitality. All of these factors play a critical role in employee readiness, attraction, and retention for local employers. Hear how university leaders are navigating challenges and creating a thriving Memphis for generations to come in this conversation moderated by Dr. Joann Massey (EDGE) featuring Dr. Bill Hardgrave (University of Memphis), Jennifer Collins (Rhodes College), and Dr. Tracy D. Hall (Southwest Tennessee Community College).

This is a recording of a live Celebrate What's Right: Educating Memphis' Future that happened on February 24 at The National Civil Rights Museum for a conversation with presidents from Memphis-area institutions.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Rhodes College
• University of Memphis
• Southwest Tennessee Community College
• Tennessee Promise
• Previous M eanwhile in Memphis conversations with these organizations can be found here , here , and here .