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S6E38 Memphis' Higher-Ed Institutions Create City Vibrancy
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
Memphis' higher-ed institutions play a critical role in city vibrancy. 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. This conversation, moderated by Dr. Joann Massey (EDGE), features Dr. Bill Hardgrave (University of Memphis), Jennifer Collins (Rhodes College), and Dr. Tracy D. Hall (Southwest Tennessee Community College).Resources mentioned in this episode include: Rhodes College University of Memphis Southwest Tennessee Community College Tennessee Promise Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here, here, and here. BONUS: Dr. Christopher Davis (LeMoyne-Owen College) shares how Memphis’ HBCU is anchoring talent in the city by creating job-ready, community-informed leaders here, and Ron Brandon (Christian Brothers University) discusses the impact of turning learners into leaders here. Note: 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.
