Owl News

List of 20 news stories.

  • Celebrating our Seniors, Reminders

    Congratulations to our seniors on their offers of admission! It has been our honor to support your college process. We wish you all the best as you finish senior year on a strong note and prepare for this next chapter.
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  • Owls Play Purple Wave Series

    The varsity baseball Owls will play a two-game series against longtime rival Christian Brothers on April 1 and 2, both days at 7 p.m.
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  • Loden Named Morrison Chair of Science

    Headmaster Pete Sanders has announced the selection of Science Department Chair Lee Loden as the Ruth McCaughan Morrison Chair of Science. Since arriving at MUS in 2011, Loden has taught Honors Physics and Honors Physics II: Robotics, and he leads an extracurricular robotics program.
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  • Owls Play Series against Purple Wave

    The varsity baseball Owls will play a two-game series against longtime rival Christian Brothers on April 1 and 2, both days at 7 p.m.
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  • NHS Inducts 73 Owls

    The Memphis University School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 73 members from the junior and senior classes in a ceremony March 22.
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  • Students Honored for Latin Capstone Projects

    Chair of the Department of Classical and Modern Languages Ryan Sellers announced the launch this year of Laurea Bubonis, a senior capstone recognition program created at the request of Headmaster Pete Sanders. Six seniors were honored for their projects with certificates, medallions, and – of course! – laurel crowns.
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  • Author Luma Mufleh: April 26

    Author Luma Mufleh will speak to faculty and students in chapel Friday, April 26. She was the subject of “Outcasts United” (the 2023 Owls Read book selection), and she authored “Learning America: One Woman’s Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children” and “From Here.”
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  • College Admission Fair: April 3

    Upper School students will attend a College Fair on Wednesday, April 3, 10:15 a.m., in Morrison Courtyard.
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  • College Admission Panel for Parents: April 3

    Upper School parents are encouraged to attend an MUS/Hutchison College Admission Panel on Wednesday, April 3, 5:30 p.m., in Wiener Theater at Hutchison School.
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  • Mandatory Program for Juniors: April 3

    All juniors are required to attend the College Application Case Studies Program on Wednesday, April 3, 2-4 p.m., with college admission deans and directors. Students will meet in Hyde Chapel.
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  • Math Modeling Team Advances

    The math modeling team of seniors Evan Wu (captain), Bryan Ding, Eshaan Patnaik, Jerry Xiao, and junior Alan Cheng have advanced in two competitions, including as finalists in The Actuarial Foundation’s Modeling the Future contest. Their project, “Brighten the Future: Restoring Power to the United States” was among only 15 nationwide selected to advance to the finals.
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  • Sports Events: March 25-30

    Check out the many opportunities to support Owl athletes March 25-30!
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  • ­­­Students Elect Davis Honor Council President

    The student body elected junior Tucker Davis to be the 2024-25 Honor Council president following the Upper School nomination and voting process.
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  • Free US Physicals Night: April 22

    Mark your calendars for Free Physicals Night on Monday, April 22, at Zupmed in Laurelwood Shopping Center. Available for all rising Upper School students, physicals for rising seniors will begin at 5:30 p.m.; rising juniors, 5:45 p.m.; rising sophomores, 6 p.m.; rising freshmen, 6:15 p.m.
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  • Student Council Holds Spring Fling

    The Student Council will hold Spring Fling, Wednesday, March 27, to celebrate spring sports. The festivities, which revolve around a triple header of Owls sports, run from 4-9 p.m. in the Lower School parking lot. Wingman Wednesday has been incorporated into Spring Fling as Upper School Owls are encouraged to attend with Lower School mentees.
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  • Gatsby Runs April 12, 14-16

    The spring play, “The Great Gatsby,” will run April 12, 14-16, 7-9:30 p.m., in Hyde Chapel. This is a student-produced adaptation of the American literary classic. MUS student tickets are $10, and general admission is $15. Get more details and your tickets HERE.
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  • Spring Formal: April 13

    Student Council will host the Spring Formal Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m., at Memphis Botanic Gardens. The dance is open to Upper School Owls and their dates, and attire will be formal with long dresses. For attendees to leave before 9:45 p.m., parent permission must be submitted before April 13. Tickets are $40 per underclassman couples and $30 per upperclassman couples.
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  • Tuition Management for 2024-25

    Once again, we are using FACTS Tuition Management to process billing and collection for 2024-25 tuition payments and incidental charges (book rental, athletic fees, school trips, etc.).
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  • Cheer Applications Due: March 22

    Hutchison and St. Mary’s students who want to try out for MUS cheer squads should submit their applications by Friday, March 22. Forms and information packets are available with Mrs. Beth Taylor in the MUS Upper School Business Office.
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  • Memphis City Council Honors Rogers

    Memphis City Councilman Chase Carlisle ’03 took the Hyde Chapel stage to present Coach Glenn Rogers, Jr. with a resolution in honor of his induction into the 2023 University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame. 
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Media Requests

All media requests, including campus photography, videos, or student, faculty, or staff interviews must be sent to the director of communications at (901) 260-1357. Photographers, videographers, and media personnel must be accompanied by a member of the Communications Office.

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List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Elizabeth Copeland

    Liz Copeland 

    Communications Dir.
    (901) 260-1357
    University of Memphis - BPS
    2012
  • Photo of Rebecca Greer

    Rebecca Greer 

    Communications Asst. Dir./Webmaster
    (901) 260-1348
    Union University - BA
    2010
  • Photo of Jonah Jordan

    Jonah Jordan 

    Communications Specialist
    (901) 260-1416
    University of Memphis - BA
    2022
  • Photo of Kaitlan Koehler

    Kaitlan Koehler 

    Graphic Designer
    (901) 260-1354
    Berry College - BA
    2021