Releases
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91ÌƲ®»¢ faculty forum to discuss war; April 16 forum is open to public
Faculty of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University will discuss whether war is necessary at an open forum. The public is invited to the free event. Read MoreApr 10, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ University to host Steve Squyres, NASA’s lead scientist for the Mars Rovers, on April 18
Steve Squyres, lead scientist of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission, will give a free, public talk at 91ÌƲ®»¢ April 18 about his passion for the red planet and the amazing journey to build and launch the Mars Rovers. Read MoreApr 10, 2008
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First Tennessee Japanese speech contest set for April 12
Students studying Japanese will have a chance to test their chops April 12 at Tennessee\'s first-ever Japanese Speech Contest. The event will take place April 12 from 12:15 to 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Hall on the 91ÌƲ®»¢ University campus. It is free and open to the public. Read MoreApr 9, 2008
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Children at Highest Risk from Obesity Struggle with Change
A new study shows that children with obesity-related diabetes are reporting serious difficulties in making basic lifestyle changes that could save them from a lifetime of complications. Read MoreApr 8, 2008
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Four 91ÌƲ®»¢ University students selected as Goldwater Scholars for 2008-2009 academic year
All four students recommended by the faculty and staff of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University have been selected as 2008 Goldwater Scholars. Each will receive a two-year scholarship worth $7,500 a year for educational expenses. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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Human rights questions addressed at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Law School lecture
Mathias Risse, associate professor of public policy at Harvard University, will speak on human rights issues at the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Law School April 8 at noon. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ School of Nursing Launches Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
91ÌƲ®»¢ University School of Nursing has unveiled its new Doctor in Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree in time for fall 2008 enrollment. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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Climate change and consumption conference to be held at 91ÌƲ®»¢, April 18 keynote speech open to public
Suggestions that small sacrifices by average citizens alone are enough to cure global warming and other environmental crises underestimate the problem, says the keynote speaker at a 91ÌƲ®»¢ conference on "climate Change and Consumption." Read MoreApr 4, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ art students competing for $25,000 award, Margaret Stonewall Wooldrigde Hamblet Award to be given on April 11
One of 12 senior 91ÌƲ®»¢ artists will receive a $25,000 grant to travel, study and work following graduation at an exhibit at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University on Friday, April 11. Read MoreApr 4, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ law professor Beverly Moran honored by “Top Ladies of Distinction”
91ÌƲ®»¢ law professor Beverly Moran has been honored by "Top Ladies of Distinction," which each year recognizes black women for outstanding leadership. Moran, a leading tax scholar, has served on 91ÌƲ®»¢\'s law faculty since 2001. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ admits brightest, most diverse and most international class
91ÌƲ®»¢ University sent out letters of acceptance last week to the most academically talented, diverse and international class in the school\'s history. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 91ÌƲ®»¢ University to commemorate 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death
Civil rights leaders and activists Angela Davis and the Rev. James Lawson will speak on April 4, the 40th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and a special panel including Houston Baker, Richard King, Bob Moses and Ruth Turner Perot will examine Robert Penn Warren\'s 1965 book Who Speaks for the Negro? Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ professor to appear at U.S. Civil Rights Commission briefing April 4
91ÌƲ®»¢ Law Professor Carol Swain has been invited to a U.S. Civil Rights Commission briefing Friday, April 4, to discuss the impact of illegal immigration on wages of low-income black workers. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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Music of Little House books brought to life in concert at 91ÌƲ®»¢; April 12 concert will feature songs mentioned in Laura Ingalls Wilder books
Fans of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder\'s Little House on the Prairie books as well as Americana music lovers can enjoy a rare, special concert this month. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ one of 15 universities selected for Beckman Scholars Program
91ÌƲ®»¢ University is one of 15 universities selected by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to participate in a unique program to support undergraduate research. Read MoreApr 2, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ Eye Institute Opens New Patient Care and 91ÌƲ®»¢ Facility
The 91ÌƲ®»¢ Eye Institute (VEI) is hosting an open house today at 5 p.m. for its new state-of-the-art patient care and research facility. Read MoreApr 2, 2008
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New book offers administrators guide to using data to improve their schools
Data can help school administrators boost student achievement, support teacher performance and improve parent-school relations, according to a new book by 91ÌƲ®»¢ University education faculty. Read MoreApr 1, 2008
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TIPSHEET: 91ÌƲ®»¢ autism experts available for interviews on World Autism Day, April 2
A variety of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University experts are available for interviews on autism. The United Nations designated April 2 World Autism Day in November 2007. Read MoreApr 1, 2008
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God in Music City conference set for April 17 at 91ÌƲ®»¢; Study culminates with exploration of the relationship between the academy and the music industry
A semester-long study of how religion, music and the academy interact in Music City culminates April 17 with a daylong conference. Read MoreApr 1, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ hosts conference on ‘Neglected Justices’
"Judicial Reputation: A Conference on Neglected Justices"opens at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Law School with a keynote address by G. Edward White, the David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. Read MoreMar 31, 2008