Bud Richey: S.O. What! Success Story
Bowties. Crawfish. And leadership.
They are all things I immediately think of when I think of Bud Richey.
As a student leader over 20 years ago, I met Bud Richey when he came to the University of Memphis to direct the Emerging Leaders…
Supporting the Strong. How I Returned the Favor to a Friend.
This is Susanne. Super Strong Susanne.
There is a small group of people who I credit with helping me to graduate from high school, supporting the strong girl I was, and becoming the woman and professional I am. Susanne is in that…
Annette McNeil: S.O. What! Success Story
It’s never too late to get your degree(s). That’s one of the first thoughts I have when I think of Annette McNeil. Another is how she too was a 15-year-old mom.
A third is our connection to the Fogelman College of Business and Economics…
Barbara Teicher: S.O. What! Success Story
There’s not much that really shocks me. But learning of the bicycle accident of my friend (Barbara Teicher) while she was in France certainly did.
I had last seen her at the National Speakers Association’s annual conference. We laughed…
John Best: S.O. What! Success Story
Have you ever met a giant?
During my time working for the NBA, I did meet a few men who seemed like giants to me.
When I met John Best I definitely noticed his stature but I wasn’t shocked.
I wasn’t shocked to learn that John…
Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis: S.O. What! Success Story
Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis went from poverty to a Ph.D. and has inspired thousands of people along the way.
As a nineteen-year-old black female college student, I’ll never forget the day I saw Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis (known to me as Dr.…
3 Lessons From Hosting the 40th Distinguished Alumni Awards at the University of Memphis
In 2019 when I became the president of the University of Memphis Alumni Association National Board of Directors, hosting the 40th Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA) program was something I looked forward to doing at the end of my term.
For…
Cherryl Pigues Crite: S.O. What! Success Story
Homelessness, breast cancer, domestic violence, and more. Cherryl Pigues Crite has been through a lot.
I can see so much in her eyes.
The pain of what she’s been through, and the passion to help women.
Strength, beauty, resilience.…
Darrell Cobbins: S.O. What! Success Story
Cool, calm, and collected.
When I think of Darrell Cobbins those are the words that immediately come to mind.
In addition to professional, inspiring, and just cool.
All of which I had the privilege of experiencing as a fellow University…