The Search for a Chancellor at UTHSC Presents and Opportunitiy for Memphis and Tennessee

The opening of the chancellor’s position at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis presents an excellent opportunity for Memphis and Tennessee to make a statement about our position and vision in the biosciences. The biosciences will influence, or even dominate, much of the world’s business growth in the foreseeable future, and many communities are staking claim to a leadership role. The quality and caliber of the person sought by the university and its board will say a lot about what role we intend to play.

A Solid Education Foundation is Critical for Area’s Bioscience Plans

The availability of higher education is an important part of any community’s ability to maintain a stable economy with well-paying jobs. In Memphis, the development of a thriving bio-economy is in large part dependent upon our ability to create a highly knowledgeable workforce with experience in the bioscience industries.