The University of Memphis started classes this week, but in the run-up to the fall semester, we learned that almost 200 Ghanaian students had been allowed to re-enroll, the university has closed the hotel part of its teaching hotel and, in addition, was closing its Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with state law. 

Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola talks with The Daily Memphian’s Jody Callahan about all three of those developments. 

Plus, a former Grizzlies star highlights the 2025 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame, Northwest Mississippi Community College has achieved a 100% licensure test pass rate for the last three years, the former Firestone site is a brownfield, MSCS is to decide the fate of Elvis' alma mater and beer rules are changing in Collierville.