UofM College of Arts & Sciences

During his recent spring leave, Philosophy Professor Dr. Daniel Smith traveled to Mexico City to present his research at the North American Schelling Society. While there, he had the chance to see the Teotihuacan Pyramids with former student Bernardo.

Fun fact: Bernardo's grandfather was the archaeologist who first discovered the pyramids!

Read more about Dr. Smith's productive spring and his upcoming international presentations in our latest Faculty Spotlight! 👇

https://www.memphis.edu/cas/news/articles/smith-pda-2026.php

Dr. Santosh Kumar, of the University of Memphis Department of Computer Science, was featured in the UofM Newsroom for his work on CuesHub, a stress-detection app. The app, which launched last fall, is the product of nearly two decades of research and $50 million in federal funding.

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆.🌳

Have you discovered the new hammocks yet?

They're perfect for reading, recharging, or simply enjoying a shady spot on campus.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀?

✔️ Sit in the center first.
✔️ Lean back and bring your legs in one at a time.
✔️ Relax!

From hammocks to homework, the University Libraries at the University of Memphis are here to help you figure things out. Whether you need research assistance, technology, study spaces, or help finding the right resources, we're here for you.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Randy Adkins as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences! We look forward to working with him as he leads the College into its next chapter.

In the meantime, please enjoy this brief message from Dean Adkins as he transitions into his new role ahead of the Fall semester. 💙🐯💙

The University of Memphis has hosted Tennessee’s Governor’s School for International Studies (GSIS) for 40 years, including this year’s June 6-27 session thanks to a $245,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Education.

This specific program focuses on international and global studies with a curriculum that spans political, economic, cultural and social systems of the world and provides students with a rigorous introduction into the interdisciplinary field of international studies.

The world is more connected now than before with the internet and social media available worldwide. An emphasis on international competency is becoming important in every field.

The University’s consistent role as GSIS host positions the UofM as an institution that understands the value of global awareness and acknowledges the various international perspectives that are ever evolving and changing.

Read more » https://bit.ly/4vIwn8f

Did you know that July 16th is Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day? To celebrate, we're highlighting some incredible Tiger success from our Computer Science Department:

How can artificial intelligence help us manage stress and make better decisions? 🤖🧠 Dr. Santosh Kumar is showing us the way!

Dr. Kumar recently took home third place in a statewide AI pitch competition for his app, CuesHub.

The competition was part of the Tennessee AI Innovation Conference, which highlighted how research is driving commercialization and economic growth across the state.

CuesHub is working to help people stay calm when making decisions by enabling users to track their stress and manage their peace to improve productivity and efficiency.

In the words of Dr.Kumar, "Lots of people use AI; our Computer Science students 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 AI. If you want to shape the future of the industry, the College of Arts and Sciences is the place to be!

Congratulations, Dr. Kumar, and Happy Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, Tigers! 🐯🌟

Science in action–where theory meets reality! Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from this week's Physics and Materials Science Summer Camp over at Manning Hall! Our amazing high school participants dove deep into the mechanics of the world around us, building skills that will carry them straight into the future. A huge shoutout to our faculty and staff for guiding these students through an unforgettable week of discovery! 🔭

University of Memphis Department of Physics and Materials Science

📸 by Jeremy Veldman, Memphis Astronomical Society

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Jennifer Mandel has been selected for the inaugural Porter Development Initiative Fellows Academy! 🌟

This statewide leadership initiative focuses on driving regional competitiveness and shared prosperity, a well-deserved honor for her incredible work and leadership in agritech and sustainable agriculture as the William B. “Billy” Dunavant Endowed Chair.

Please join the College of Arts and Sciences in congratulating her on this prestigious honor! 🎉