The Memphis Model, Animated
See how our unique partnership model builds success at all levels, from high school students to college tutors to educators. read more »
Peer Power and UofM alumni team up to help Memphis students
The University of Memphis and the Peer Power Foundation, a local nonprofit organization, partnered to form the Peer Power Institute, an organization aiming to assist Shelby County students by hiring U of M students and placing them in public schools to mentor younger students. read more »
Peer Power influencing high school students, mentors
A nonprofit organization credited with helping raise Whitehaven High School’s graduation rate by 14 percent in three years expects to take its innovative approach to more schools soon. read more »
A New Year Update
Thank you for supporting the dream of Peer Power to help our teachers, scholars, and Success Coaches create opportunities through Peer tutoring and mentoring. read more »
Peer Power Finds New Home on University of Memphis Campus, Creates Pipeline for Growing Memphis Model Initiative
The University of Memphis and Peer Power Foundation are proud to announce the opening of the Peer Power Institute on the University of Memphis campus. read more »
Nonprofit transforms SCS teacher experience with peer-to-peer mentors
The curriculum may have been unconventional but the lesson was clear. read more »
Peer Power's Two-State Half Marathon Spanning Big River Crossing Returns this November
Peer Power Foundation is pleased to announce the second-annual Big River Crossing Half Marathon + 5K, to be held on November 3, 2018. read more »
Big River Crossing drew nearly 250,000 in first year, promoters say
Since its opening on a sunny Saturday almost exactly a year ago, the Big River Crossing has welcomed nearly 250,000 visitors who enjoyed after-work jogs, weekend bicycle rides and leisurely strolls on the boardwalk over the Mississippi ... read more »
Big River Crossing marking one year with light show
Big River Crossing will celebrate its one-year anniversary Sunday, and the unique attraction is drawing big crowds to the river in its first year. read more »
Half marathon becomes first footrace across Big River Crossing
The very first competitive running event on the Big River Crossing happens Saturday, October 21 at a half marathon and 5K named for the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River. read more »
