Welcome to MomentUM! The University of Memphis' crowdfunding platform. Below you will find active and recently completed projects that are led by real UofM community members who are raising money for passions that keep them Driven by Doing here at the UofM. Take some time to review the active projects below and find out if you would be interested in helping them reach their goals.
You may be interested in starting a project yourself. Whether you are a student, RSO, faculty/staff member, campus department, alumni, or otherwise supporter of the UofM you can always apply to use MomentUM as long as the cause benefits the Tiger community. If you would like to learn more about how MomentUM works or how it could benefit you or your team please visit our About page. If you are interested in getting ideas for your future MomentUM campaign, feel free to pull some ideas from our complete list of previous projects.
#KeepMemphisRoaring Athletics Fundraising Initiative
By UofM Athletics
The #KeepMemphisRoaring Initiative supports Memphis Athletics in its effort to sustain our momentum on the field of play, in the community and in the classroom.
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Institute for Public Service Reporting Fundraiser
By IPSR
Make an investment in journalism. Help us bring you the big stories that explore and explain Memphis. Help us train the next generation of journalists.
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Voyage Solar System Model for Main Campus & Region
By Physics & Materials Science
The Voyage is a 1:10 billion scale model solar system installed along a 2000 ft. main campus walkway as an awe-inspiring focal point for K-16 STEM education.
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Olympic Sport Weight Room Project powered by the M-Club
By Tiger Athletics & TSF
The time has come to continue our facility renovation momentum and upgrade another highly used facility for Tiger student-athletes.
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CSD Diversity Scholarship
By School of CSD
Help Us Recruit and Retain a Diverse Student Body. Invest in the CSD Diversity Scholarship Today and Access to Quality Healthcare for Your Tomorrow.
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Memphis Spirit Squads Nationals 2021
By Memphis Spirit Squads
The Spirit Squads need funds to help pay for travel, costuming, choreography, hotel and meals at the 2021 Collegiate Nationals Competition in Orlando, FL.
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Craft School Scholarship for UofM Art Student
By U of M Sculpture and Ceramics
Help us raise money for a scholarship to send one of our students to a life-changing craft course at Anderson Ranch Art Center this summer!
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International Student COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
By Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee would like to raise funds to help international students who are in financial distress during the pandemic.
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ImagineU Student Stipend
By Crews Center
ImagineU is a unique immersive and intensive 12-week entrepreneurial experience in which students learn and live the early-stage entrepreneurship journey.
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UMAR Dorothy Arata Dissertation Award
By UofM Association of Retirees
Consider donating to this project if you would like to help the UofM Association of Retirees (UMAR) fund this post-doctoral dissertation award!
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John Yarbrough Lambuth Scholarship
By Bob Sadowski & Jim Ostner
To honor Lambuth Alumnus John Yarbrough’s legacy of support through a health studies scholarship.
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University of Memphis COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund
By University of Memphis
The Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham Student Emergency Fund helps ease the financial burden students face in times of unexpected circumstances like COVID-19.
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University Schools Technology Fund
By University Schools
Help us lower barriers to success and increase connectivity between our students and teachers during online learning.
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International Student COVID-19 Emergency Fund
By International Services
The International Student Emergency Fund provides urgent financial assistance to International Students who are in financial distress during the pandemic.
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Jeni Stephens Lambuth Student Emergency Fund
By University of Memphis Lambuth
The Jeni Stephens Lambuth Student Emergency Fund was established to help ease the burden of unexpected circumstances like COVID-19.
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Hooks African American Male Initiative (HAAMI)
By Ben L. Hooks Institute
HAAMI is an academic program that helps to enhance African American males on The University of Memphis campus through mentoring, empowering, and networking!
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Journalism and Strategic Media Student Equipment Fund
By Journalism & Strategic Media
This fund supports the equipment checkout services for students in the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media.
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1959 Club
By UofM Black Alumni Chapter
Join the Black Alumni Chapter in honoring the legacy and achievements of the Memphis State Eight by contributing to the Luther C. McClellan Scholarship today.
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DRS Fund for Academic Resources
By DRS
DRS is raising money to provide disabled students with needed evaluations, software, and other academic resources, which can be costly for students.
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Andrew Wray Memorial Scholarship Challenge
By FPA of Greater Memphis
The Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis wishes to match contributions 1:1 to support the Andrew Wray Memorial Scholarship at UofM up to $2500.
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Rick Dwyer Memorial Tree at Lambuth
By Steve Anderson & Joe Murphy
The Rick Dwyer Memorial Tree will be planted on the Lambuth campus in loving memory of Rick Dwyer (Lambuth College, 1980).
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Jackie Webb Professional Development Fund
By Career Services Department
Two students will be selected to use the funds for professional conferences or financial support while completing an unpaid internship in memory of Jackie Webb.
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Senior Class Gift Fall 2020
By Department of Annual Giving
Your Class Gift will support scholarships for freshmen following in your footsteps.
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