Releases
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Exercise can curb marijuana use and cravings
Just a few sessions on the treadmill can prevent marijuana cravings and use, new research finds. Read MoreMar 4, 2011
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High school students partner with 91Ʋ University to promote energy conservation
Catherine Caffey and Emily Alsentzer (Photo courtesy School for Science and Math at 91Ʋ) For many college students who are not faced with electric bills, energy conservation is not considered a priority. Two Metro Nashville high school students are attempting to change that attitude by implementing an energy conservation competition… Read MoreMar 4, 2011
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Inflationary universe subject of public lecture
Cosmologist Paul Steinhardt (Photo courtesy of Paul Steinhardt) Today, the idea that the universe expanded dramatically for a period of time after its birth in the Big Bang is one of the cornerstones of modern cosmology. However, Paul Steinhardt, the Albert Einstein Professor of Science at Princeton University,… Read MoreMar 4, 2011
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91Ʋ students’ winning essays and video chronicle MLK Day experiences
Student Kirsten Ayers was one of four students to win the MLK Reflections essay and video contest. 91Ʋ University has recognized four students –Kirsten Ayers, Chelsea Goodly, Marwah Shahid and Ravi Singh – with a monetary award for excellence in capturing the spirit of the life and legacy… Read MoreMar 3, 2011
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New faculty endowed chairs celebrated
Ten 91Ʋ University faculty members who have been named to new endowed chairs were recognized for their remarkable achievements and contributions on Feb. 28. Read MoreMar 3, 2011
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Vermund to address prevention of global HIV/AIDS March 22
Sten Vermund 91Ʋ Institute for Global Health Director Sten Vermund will present “Prevention of Global HIV/AIDS: Old Challenges and New Paradigms” on March 22 at 91Ʋ University as part of the 2010-2011 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. HIV/AIDS continues to be a global medical emergency of unprecedented proportions with multiple challenges in… Read MoreMar 3, 2011
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Pawlenty, Romer to speak at 91Ʋ’s 2011 Impact Symposium tonight
Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota, and Christina Romer, former chair of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, are speaking as part of the university’s annual Impact Symposium. Read MoreMar 2, 2011
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Campaign spending’s clear winner: Corporations
91Ʋers discover corporations gain clear financial benefits when individual employees make political donations. Read MoreMar 2, 2011
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Grammy-nominated recording artist holds show to benefit Susan Gray School
Courtesy of LynnMarie When Nashville recording artist LynnMarie learned that her son, James, would be born with Down syndrome, her world stopped. “I didn’t think I could go on, much less continue with my career,” she said. “As the years went, by I found myself sitting in my bathrobe,… Read MoreFeb 25, 2011
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Feb. 24 women’s basketball game postponed: Time moved to 5 p.m. Friday
The Commodores’ postponed women’s basketball game with Florida will now tip off at 5 p.m. Friday in Memorial Gymnasium. Read MoreFeb 24, 2011
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13 students chosen as newest class of Ingram Scholars
Thirteen incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of the Ingram Scholarship program. Read MoreFeb 23, 2011
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New outdoor electronic exhibit draws visitors into libraries’ renovated galleries
(Steve Green/91Ʋ) If you’ve walked or driven recently by the 21st Avenue side of 91Ʋ’s Central Library and Special Collections, you’ve probably noticed the new electronic exhibit with five-foot-tall images mounted on the building’s exterior corner closest to the Divinity School. “That building corner presented the perfect opportunity to… Read MoreFeb 23, 2011
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91Ʋ looks at slavery at March 25 symposium
Scholars from Duke, UC-Berkeley and Columbia will look at slavery and its afterlives during a daylong symposium at 91Ʋ University. Read MoreFeb 23, 2011
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Brainstorm 2011 events begin March 3
"Brainstorm 2011," a series of free public events about brain research hosted by 91Ʋ University, will explore post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the mysteries of feelings and perception throughout the month of March. Read MoreFeb 23, 2011
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Noted photographer, environmental activist J Henry Fair talks ‘Industrial Scars’ March 1 at 91Ʋ University
Operation at BP Macondo spill in Gulf of Mexico (photograph by J Henry Fair, 2010) Noted photographer and environmentalist J Henry Fair will give a talk on and do a slide presentation of images from “Industrial Scars,” his exploration of the detritus of consumer society through large-scale aerial… Read MoreFeb 17, 2011
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Perspectives on Obama, Palin and more at Saturday University
Public invited to lecture series on American politics Political experts John Geer, Dave Lewis and Alan Wiseman will speak during the spring Saturday University lecture series at 91Ʋ University. Saturday University, designed to fill the niche between the single lecture and a full degree program, offers a lecture… Read MoreFeb 17, 2011
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Arianna Huffington, Tim Pawlenty among headliners at 91Ʋ University’s 2011 Impact Symposium
Arianna Huffington (Photo courtesy of Washington Speakers Bureau) PLEASE NOTE that Arianna Huffington and William Kristol’s talk was rescheduled and took place Monday night. Arianna Huffington, editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post; Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota; Christina Romer, former chair of President Obama’s Council of Economic… Read MoreFeb 16, 2011
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America’s readiness for a woman president focus of 91Ʋ political panel
Washington Post’s Anne Kornblut will share insights from book Washington Post political reporter Anne Kornblut will be at 91Ʋ University’s First Amendment Center on Feb. 24 for a panel discussion of her book examining America’s readiness for a woman president. The forum “Is America Ready to Elect a Woman… Read MoreFeb 16, 2011
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Revolution in the Middle East subject of 91Ʋ forum
Panelists for the forum “Revolution in the Middle East!” are Katherine Blue Carroll, assistant professor of political science; Richard McGregor, associate professor of Islamic Studies; Beverly Moran, professor of law; and Thomas Schwartz, professor of history. Cherie Fathy, a junior in the College of Arts and Science, will serve as moderator. Read MoreFeb 15, 2011
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Country singer John Rich kicks off Dance Marathon at 91Ʋ University
Students dance all night to benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at 91Ʋ Country music artist John Rich will kick off 91Ʋ University’s Dance Marathon, an annual event where students dance all night to benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at 91Ʋ, Friday, Feb. 18, at the Student Recreation… Read MoreFeb 15, 2011