Student Chapter

SHRM-MEMPHIS Student Chapter

The University of Memphis SHRM Student Chapter is aligned with SHRM-Memphis to help students explore HR careers.

The purpose of the SHRM Student Chapter is to grant local college students the opportunity to learn from and network with Human Resources Professionals throughout the Mid-South. The student group hosts several events throughout the academic year such as guest lectures from top HR executives, role-playing scenarios, community involvement, networking activities and more. Our chapter is regularly involved with top companies here in Memphis such as AutoZone, FedEx, International Paper, Service Master, City of Memphis, and many others. Students from other institutions are welcome to participate with the U of M SHRM Student Chapter.

The University of Memphis SHRM Student Chapter received the Outstanding Merit Award for the 2022-23 Academic Year. This is the highest award available for student chapters with approximately 20 student chapters being recognized at this level.  Go Tiger Student SHRM Members!

University of Memphis SHRM Student Chapter Advisor Wins SHRM national award.

Congratulations to Dr. Kathy Tuberville for receiving the SHRM national advisor impact award for the 2022-23 academic year. 

​Dr.  Tuberville, SHRM-SCP, faculty advisor for the University of Memphis (U of M) SHRM student chapter, is the winner of the SHRM Foundation's 2023 Student Chapter Advisor Impact Award. 

The associate professor in the university's management department teaches HR courses and advises management and HR students on internships. She serves as director for the Fogelman Women in Leadership Program and faculty leader for the Fogleman College of Business and Economics Study Abroad and Global Learning Program. Tuberville was director of the Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development Center from 2012 to 2021, developing programming and curriculum to help prepare students for the transition to the workforce.

Interested In HR Careers?
All 901 college students interested in HR careers are invited to connect with and attend our University of Memphis SHRM Student Chapter. Contact Dr. Kathy Tuberville at [email protected] for more information!

 General SHRM information for college students can be found at https://www.shrm.org/membership/students.

SHRM-OUTSTANDING MERIT AWARD

The University of Memphis SHRM Student Chapter recently received the prestigious Outstanding Merit Award for the 2024-25 academic year.  There are only 12 student chapters awarded this distinction across the US annually.  The award represents outstanding performance in offering excellent learning opportunities for future HR leaders as well as providing value to the HR profession in community service and career development for future student leaders. 

Upcoming events

FALL 2025 Calendar of events
Students interested in HR are welcomed to attend the UM SHRM Student Chapter. 
Take a look at our upcoming semester!

Meet the leadership team

If you are interested in joining the SHRM Student Chapter, please follow the instructions provided in the document below.

We also encourage you to visit the Management website of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics: http://www.memphis.edu/management/programs/index.php.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]