Bill Hardgrave

Dr. Bill Hardgrave was named the 13th President of the University of Memphis on Nov. 9, 2021, and began his tenure on April 1, 2022.

Hardgrave served as Auburn University’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs since January 2018. He was dean of Auburn’s Harbert College of Business from August 2010 through December 2017.

As the chief academic officer, Hardgrave led Auburn’s 12 colleges and schools, including the College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Pharmacy, while overseeing academic resources, support units and instructional and research programs. He led initiatives designed to promote student and faculty success and ensured the quality of student learning at the graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, he managed the procedures for faculty recruitment, appointments, promotions and tenure.