University of Memphis President Raines Retiring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – University of Memphis President Shirley Raines says she is retiring effective June 30.
Raines, who is 68, announced her retirement in a statement released by the university on Monday.
Raines was hired as the school’s 11th president on July 1, 2001.
During her tenure, enrollment has grown to more than 22,000 students, awarding more than 4,000 degrees last year. The university also has doubled the number of research grants and contract awards since she took over.
The university says that John Morgan, chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is expected to name an interim president this week.
Raines, a native of Bells, Tenn., says it was an honor to serve as University of Memphis president and the school has a strong foundation for the future.
