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MDN: Editorial: CBU’s Vision Extends Beyond Physical Changes

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MDN: Editorial: CBU’s Vision Extends Beyond Physical Changes From East Parkway, the Christian Brothers University campus has looked the same for quite some time, but recent construction and a new master plan are changing that. At the same time, less-visible changes hold great promise for energizing students as well as the community. The university recently unveiled the second phase of its $70 million capital campaign, which calls for a complete reconfiguration of the campus to create more inviting places for students to gather and study together. With the backing of his board, CBU president John Smarrelli’s goal is to have … Continue reading MDN: Editorial: CBU’s Vision Extends Beyond Physical Changes

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MDN: Christian Brothers University Rolls Out Second Phase of $70 Million Master Plan

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MDN: Christian Brothers University Rolls Out Second Phase of $70 Million Master Plan After raising $42 million of a $70 million capital campaign goal sooner than expected, leaders of Christian Brothers University are embarking on a more aggressive, $28 million second phase that will change the geography of the Fairgrounds-area campus. The campaign was unveiled Saturday, Nov. 12, at the CBU annual Bell Tower Gala, with renderings from archimania of an expanded, state-of-the-art library and Thomas Student Center. The plan also makes the school’s quad more of a student gathering spot. … The new $14 million student center would replace … Continue reading MDN: Christian Brothers University Rolls Out Second Phase of $70 Million Master Plan

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MDN: Rhodes Hack-a-Thon Delivers for Memphis Nonprofits

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MDN: Rhodes Hack-a-Thon Delivers for Memphis Nonprofits Ten college students and one high school student put in long hours over the weekend, shredding code in the latest RhodesHacks computer development competition held inside McCallum Ballroom on the Rhodes College campus Sept. 23-24. The RhodesHacks series was founded to encourage talented students to collaborate and build solutions that can have a very immediate impact on the world. The Rhodes Entrepreneurship Club partnered with City Leadership/Choose901 to host the event, and sponsors included the University of Memphis, Tech 901, ProTech and Start Co. Rhodes hosted its first hack-a-thon in January, but this … Continue reading MDN: Rhodes Hack-a-Thon Delivers for Memphis Nonprofits

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MBJ: CBU introduces on-campus streaming service

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MBJ: CBU introduces on-campus streaming service Back to school could also mean catching up on the latest TV shows and movies for Christian Brothers University (CBU) students who live on-campus. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, CBU announced the launch of Xfinity On Campus (XOC), a service that lets students watch live TV, On Demand and DVR’d content on devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. XOC is included with students’ room and board packages. “CBU has spent the last several years modernizing the campus network, allowing us to launch innovative services like Xfinity On Campus,” said Aaron Lamey, director of IT Infrastructure … Continue reading MBJ: CBU introduces on-campus streaming service

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CA: Editorial: Student’s ambition and grit can inspire all of us

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CA: Editorial: Student’s ambition and grit can inspire all of us Josh Salter is a prime example of what a kid with a lot of ambition and determination, along with solid parental support, can accomplish. When Salter, 18, graduates from Middle College High this month, he will be among a handful of students here who have earned 60 college credits — the equivalent of two years of college — while still in high school. His academic assiduousness has also earned him more than $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges across the nation. He chose Austin College in Sherman, Texas, … Continue reading CA: Editorial: Student’s ambition and grit can inspire all of us

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MBJ: CBU emerges as new Crosstown High School partner

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MBJ: CBU emerges as new Crosstown High School partner “Plans have resurfaced for a high school at Crosstown Concourse after Gestalt Community Schools abandoned its plans in October. Shelby County Schools superintendent Dorsey Hopson presented plans for a 500-student high school within the $200 million Crosstown development. The school would be a partnership between Shelby County Schools and recently formed nonprofit Crosstown High School Inc. Christian Brothers University president John Smarrelli, a partner in the newly formed nonprofit, would serve as the president of the school’s separate nonprofit board, similar to the structure of the University of Memphis’ Campus School. … Continue reading MBJ: CBU emerges as new Crosstown High School partner

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MBJ: CBU brings former U.S. Treasurer to Memphis for leadership conference

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“Christian Brothers University is bringing the 42nd Treasurer of the United States to Memphis Oct. 2 to kick off its inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference. Anna Escobedo Cabral, Unit Chief for Strategic Communications in the External Relations Division of theInter-American Development Bank (IDB), served as treasurer during Hurricane Katrina, providing advice and counsel to the Treasury Department in its efforts to provide economic assistance to devastated areas. Cabral also oversaw a 2005 currency redesign, which was supposed to help defeat counterfeiting efforts and included a more colorful $10 bill. Cabral’s keynote address on mentoring will both close the CBU-Dunavant Public Service … Continue reading MBJ: CBU brings former U.S. Treasurer to Memphis for leadership conference

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High Ground: Local universities celebrated for underprivileged student support

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“A $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will aid the University of Memphis in fostering academic success for first-generation, low-income and disabled students. … The funding will go toward the university-specific Student Success Program and its roster of TRIO programs, a federal set of initiatives that provides tutoring, counseling, mentoring and financial guidance for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Two of Memphis’ universities have received financial commitments that will further education opportunities for less-privileged groups. This week, White House officials visited Christian Brothers University to formally recognize the school’s commitment to serving the Hispanic community. Two of CBU’s programs … Continue reading High Ground: Local universities celebrated for underprivileged student support

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Beautiful Minds – Memphis Daily News

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Love this article on the emergent focus and attention paid on STEM/STEAM education in Memphis.  It is critical to the survival of our region. “Someday, a famous innovator’s biography may include the story of the first time she used a hammer – at age 4 or 5, at a private Memphis girls school, to pound on a strip of copper. And how she then took that strip of copper and molded it into the shape of a heart, a tiara or a cool design that meant something to her evolving mind but that adults couldn’t identify. The point being that … Continue reading Beautiful Minds – Memphis Daily News

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MBJ: Barret School of Banking now affiliated with Independent Community Bankers of America

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“The Barret School of Banking recently received an endorsement from a national trade association. Independent Community Bankers of America, which is the “voice for more than 6,500 community banks,” will now support and work alongside the local school. Housed on the Christian Brothers University campus, the Barret School is a nonprofit independent school governed by a board of regents. The board is comprised of executives from banks and financial firms. It is a three-year graduate level program. … The Barret School was established in 1972 as Memphis School of Banking and was renamed the Mid South School of Banking in 1979 after … Continue reading MBJ: Barret School of Banking now affiliated with Independent Community Bankers of America