The University of Memphis Collierville Center hosted an open house last week at the intersection of Poplar Ave. and Peterson Lake Road. The 27,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with state of art technology. All 14 instructional rooms are smart classrooms with audio and visual equipment. In addition to the two computer labs and student lounge, the Collierville Center provides free tutoring, academic advising and enrollment services. The campus offers Bachelor of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies or Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources Management. Graduate and undergraduate classes in marketing, management, accounting, education and other disciplines are also available. LEFT: Alderman Tom Allen talks with Chris Honneycutt of the Veterans Resource Center.