Lambuth University

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. 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.

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

External links

• Lambuth University