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Lambuth University 
Motto Whatsoever Things Are True Active 1843–2011 Type Private Religious affiliation United Methodist Church Location Jackson, Tennessee, USA Campus Urban, 50 acres Colors Blue & White Mascot Eagles Lambuth University was a liberal arts university located in Jackson, Tennessee. It was supported by the Memphis Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Lambuth's athletic teams participated in the NAIA's TranSouth and Mid-South Conferences. The university began as the Memphis Conference Female Institute in 1843 and was later renamed in honor of Walter Russell Lambuth (1854–1921), a Methodist missionary who traveled globally during his lifetime.
Lambuth University ceased operations in June 2011 following several years of financial difficulties. [1] Due to the university's financial struggles, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools opted not to renew Lambuth's accreditation in 2011; however, an injunction issued in federal court allowed Lambuth to retain its accreditation until the time it closed. Final commencement exercises were held April 30, 2011.[2]
During the summer of 2011, The University of Memphis acquired the Lambuth University campus and began offering four-year degrees there on August 29, 2011. The campus is now known as The University of Memphis - Lambuth Campus.
Notable alumni
- Ron Dixon - player for the National Football League New York Giants
- Ray King - Major League Baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros
- James W. Moore - author and preacher
- W. Winfred Moore - Baptist clergyman from Amarillo, Texas
- Stefan Rodgers - offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens
References
- ^ "Board of Lambuth University in Jackson votes to cease operations June 30". Memphis Commercial Appeal. April 14, 2011. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/apr/14/lambuth-university-jackson-close-its-doors-june-30/. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ Associated Press, Lambuth University holds final graduation ceremonies before shutdown in June, May 1, 2011
External links
TranSouth Athletic Conference Bethel • Blue Mountain • Crichton • Cumberland • Freed–Hardeman • Lambuth • Lyon • Martin Methodist • Mid-Continent • Trevecca Nazarene • Union
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