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The University of Memphis (U of M), located in Memphis, Tennessee, was founded in 1912 as West Tennessee State Normal School. Since then it has grown to become a thriving university that enrolls around 22,725 students and employs 2,500 employees. With full accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, U of M is a great place to study and enjoy student living.

The U of M campus spans 1,607 acres and houses 237 buildings on a total of eight sites. Many of these buildings are made up of student housing, as well as the university's 11 colleges and schools, including Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, Graduate School, Loewenberg School of Nursing and School of Public Health.

Whether you're living in the dorms or an off campus apartment, you'll find that there are plenty of places to study, so you can earn one of the school's bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees, specialist degrees or law degrees. With hundreds of areas to choose from, you'll never be lacking interested subjects to explore.

If you ever want to take a break from your schoolwork, the city of Memphis has plenty to offer by way of attractions. Sports fans can watch a Grizzlies NBA game at the FedExForum or catch a baseball game at First Tennessee Fields. Shoppers will find every type of store imaginable, and those looking for a bit of culture have access to numerous museums and theaters. No matter what you're interested in, Memphis and U of M can cater to your needs.

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