Releases
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ Alumni Association elects new members
Seven new members have been elected to the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Read MoreMay 29, 2012
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Romney has firm lead in Tennessee presidential race: 91ÌÆ²®»¢ poll
The latest 91ÌÆ²®»¢ poll shows Republican Mitt Romney firmly in position to win the state of Tennessee in the presidential election in November. Read MoreMay 21, 2012
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Tenn. legislature should focus on economy: 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Poll
The latest 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Poll shows that there is a divide between the priorities of state lawmakers and the citizens they serve. Read MoreMay 20, 2012
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Physics post-doc headed to Capitol Hill as congressional fellow
Post-doctoral researcher Andrew Steigerwald has been selected by the Materials 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Society and the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society as their 2012-2013 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow. Read MoreMay 18, 2012
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Victimization by government corruption important for coup support
Withholding aid from governments with a reputation for corruption can have a "vicious cycle" effect that makes it very difficult for them to progress, according to analysis from the 2010 AmericasBarometer survey by The Latin American Public Opinion Project at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University. Read MoreMay 16, 2012
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Remembering Senior Day 2012
VUCast Extra: Seniors hear from NBC veteran journalist Tom Brokaw, and remember their place in 91ÌÆ²®»¢ history. It all started four years ago… Watch the full video of Senior Day. Read a wrap-up of Senior Day. Storify: A wrap-up of Senior Day tweets, images and posts [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMay 11, 2012
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Stedman receives 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University’s Peabody Distinguished Alumnus Award
Clinical and developmental psychologist Donald J. Stedman received Peabody's Distinguished Alumnus Award during Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 11. Read MoreMay 11, 2012
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New Peabody graduates fill teaching roles in Nashville’s lowest-performing middle schools
Peabody's Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools program graduates its first cohort of students. Read MoreMay 10, 2012
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ tuition to increase only 1.9 percent
The 1.9 percent tuition increase announced for 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University in 2012-13 is significantly lower that those announced by many leading private universities. Read MoreMay 9, 2012
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Commencement events May 10-11 at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will address 91ÌÆ²®»¢ graduates during Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 11 on Alumni Lawn. Newsman Tom Brokaw will receive the university’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal during the Senior Day ceremony Thursday, May 11. Read MoreMay 8, 2012
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Outstanding 91ÌÆ²®»¢ seniors available for Commencement stories
Four 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University standout graduating seniors are available to speak with reporters covering May 11 Commencement ceremonies at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University. Read MoreMay 2, 2012
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Family life impedes political participation by women
The responsibilities of family life tend to impede political participation by women in the Americas, a new study from the Latin American Public Opinion Project at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University shows. Read MoreApr 30, 2012
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Donald Kohn and other economic leaders to speak at 91ÌÆ²®»¢
Are financial markets more volatile or more efficient today than 25 years ago? Read MoreApr 26, 2012
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Tennessee Senate takes good first step in reforming judicial retention system: 91ÌÆ²®»¢ expert
The Tennessee state Senate has made a significant move toward reforming the way the state selects and retains judges, said a professor at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University Law School who had advocated such change. Read MoreApr 24, 2012
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More than 400 groups approved for recognized student organization status, comply with nondiscrimination policy
Updated May 1, 2012 After several months of discussion about how 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University’s nondiscrimination policy might affect groups applying to be registered student organizations for the 2012-13 academic year, the registration process ended earlier this week. More than 400 student groups have agreed to comply with… Read MoreApr 23, 2012
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ Divinity discussion: Can a Mormon Be President?
Kathleen Flake, a religious historian who teaches and writes about the interaction between American religion and law, will speak April 24 at a 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Divinity School Community Breakfast. Read MoreApr 16, 2012
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ Kennedy Center to hold free forum on autism research April 21
The 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Kennedy will host a free community forum on autism Saturday, April 21. Read MoreApr 13, 2012
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Conflicting expert witnesses can give inaccurate view of science
91ÌÆ²®»¢ researcher Rebecca Haw gives suggestions on how to improve how expert testimony is presented in the courtroom so scientific consensus is more accurately portrayed. Read MoreApr 9, 2012
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ autism experts available for World Autism Day, National Autism Awareness Month
Autism experts from 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University are available for interviews on World Autism Awareness Day, designated by the United Nations as April 2. Read MoreMar 30, 2012
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Journalist Cokie Roberts gives free, public lecture March 28
Cokie Roberts, ABC News political analyst and National Public Radio senior news analyst, will give a talk March 28 as part of 91ÌÆ²®»¢'s Project Dialogue series. Read MoreMar 22, 2012