The Early Years
The University of Memphis opened its doors on September 10 of this year.
What is 1912?
These are the University of Memphis's official school colors.
What are blue and gray?
In 1925, the school's name changed to this.
What is West Tennessee State Teachers College?
This decade marked a major milestone when the university admitted its first Black students.
What is the 1950s?
This is the name of the University's student newspaper first established in 1931.
What is The Tiger Rag?
This was the university's original name when it opened in 1912.
What is West Tennessee State Normal School?
This animal eventually became the official mascot and nickname of the university.
What is the Tiger?
This was the name adopted by the school in 1941.
What is Memphis State College?
Specifically, the first Black students were admitted in this year.
What is 1959?
The university's first football game in 1912 ended with this score.
What is 0–0?
This man became the university's first president when the school opened.
Who was Dr. Seymour A. Mynders?
According to university tradition, blue and gray were selected to symbolize this.
What is the reunification of the country after the Civil War?
In this year, Memphis State was officially granted full university status.
What is 1957?
The university began its first doctoral programs in this year.
What is 1966?
This opponent played the Normal School in that first football game at Red Elm Park.
Who were the Memphis University School Turtles?
The university was founded under the authority of this Tennessee legislation enacted in 1909.
What is the General Education Bill?
During the early years, the football team was sometimes referred to by this nickname instead of Tigers.
What are the Teachers?
In 1994, Memphis State University changed its name to this.
What is the University of Memphis?
This 1983 accomplishment made Memphis State University the first public university in Tennessee to achieve it for its entire curriculum.
What is accreditation of its entire curriculum?
This year saw the completion of the Ned R. McWherter Library.
What is 1994?
In its earliest years, the school was primarily established for this educational purpose.
What is training teachers?
In 1922, Coach Lester Barnard adopted this famous team motto containing the word "Tiger."
What is "Every Man a Tiger"?
Put these names in chronological order: University of Memphis, Memphis State College, West Tennessee State Teachers College, West Tennessee State Normal School.
What is West Tennessee State Normal School → West Tennessee State Teachers College → Memphis State College → University of Memphis?
Why is the university's 1959 integration significant beyond simply being a change in enrollment?
What is that it marked a major step toward racial integration and expanded access to higher education at the institution?
This campus room contains more than 150 historical artifacts—including yearbooks, photographs, diplomas and football memorabilia.
What is the Heritage Room?