Releases
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Local student contest winners recognized for essays about Martin Luther King Jr.
91ÌƲ®»¢ University\'s Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center will announce the winners of its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical and Essay Contest Saturday, Jan. 26, at an 11:30 a.m. luncheon for all local students participating in the contest and their families. Read MoreJan 25, 2008
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State approves Children’s Hospital expansion
The Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency this week approved the Certificate of Need for expansion of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children\'s Hospital at 91ÌƲ®»¢. Read MoreJan 25, 2008
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Speakers to reveal secrets behind literary awards
Children\'s book authors and enthusiasts will have a chance to learn how and why books are chosen for the prestigious Newbery and Geisel Awards Jan. 31 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Peabody Library on the 91ÌƲ®»¢ University campus. Read MoreJan 25, 2008
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Poet James Hoch to read at 91ÌƲ®»¢ on Feb. 19
James Hoch, a New Jersey poet whose work has been compared to songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Elliott Smith, will read from his poetry at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University. Read MoreJan 24, 2008
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Freshman African American enrollment up more than 12 percent at 91ÌƲ®»¢; The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education ranks 91ÌƲ®»¢ fourth among top universities
The percentage of African Americans in the freshman class at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University increased 12.3 percent in the fall of 2007, placing 91ÌƲ®»¢ fourth among the highest-ranking universities in the United States. Read MoreJan 24, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ psychologist wins prestigious National Academy of Sciences award
91ÌƲ®»¢ psychologist Isabel Gauthier has been named a 2008 Troland 91ÌƲ®»¢ Award winner by the National Academy of Science. Read MoreJan 24, 2008
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Kids learn more when mom is listening
Kids may roll their eyes when their mother asks them about their school day, but answering her may actually help them learn. New research from 91ÌƲ®»¢ University reveals that children learn the solution to a problem best when they explain it to their mom. Read MoreJan 23, 2008
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Thompson withdrawal leaves question mark for some GOP conservatives
Fred Thompson\'s decision to drop out of the presidential race fuels speculation about which of the remaining Republican presidential candidates will attract his supporters. The issue has the most significance for states expected to draw high numbers of conservative voters in the upcoming presidential primaries, such as Tennessee, according to 91ÌƲ®»¢ University political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJan 22, 2008
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Step away from the keyboard – handwriting still important; 91ÌƲ®»¢ expert available to comment for National Handwriting Day, Jan. 23
Handwriting might be a lost art to many, but it plays a critical role in how we learn and express ourselves, 91ÌƲ®»¢ handwriting expert Steve Graham says. Jan. 23 is National Handwriting Day. Read MoreJan 22, 2008
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Kaffir Boy author to speak Jan. 31 at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University
Mark Mathabane spent his childhood living under apartheid in South Africa. But, unlike many, he was able to escape the devastating poverty and violence of a Johannesburg ghetto through the help of 1972 Wimbledon champion Stan Smith and a tennis scholarship to South Carolina\'s Limestone College. Read MoreJan 22, 2008
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Responsibility and Global Justice class opens lectures to public; Tuesday afternoon series to bring leading thinkers to campus
Leading thinkers on tricky topics of global justice will speak during a Tuesday afternoon series at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University, and the public is invited to participate. Read MoreJan 22, 2008
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Artists Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler to lecture at 91ÌƲ®»¢; Austin duo internationally know for video shorts
Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler, who\'ve received international attention for their collaborations,will lecture about photography and video art at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University. Read MoreJan 22, 2008
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Rigoberta Menchu, Indian rights advocate, Nobel Peace Prize winner and recent presidential candidate for Guatemala, to speak at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Feb. 7
Rigoberta Menchu, a Mayan Indian from Guatemala internationally recognized for her work for social justice and cultural reconciliation for indigenous people, will speak at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at Benton Chapel on 91ÌƲ®»¢ University\'s campus. Read MoreJan 21, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Tiffany’s executive to speak at 91ÌƲ®»¢ networking conference Jan. 26
The most senior female executive at Tiffany & Co. will be on campus Jan. 26 as the featured speaker at the first networking conference of the student-run Women\'s Business Association at 91ÌƲ®»¢\'s Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreJan 18, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ hosts Iraqi trial panel
The judges who presided over the Anfal genocide proceedings, including the president of the Iraqi High Tribunal and the presiding judge of Trial Chamber II, are coming to 91ÌƲ®»¢ Law School Jan. 31 to participate in a panel discussion. Read MoreJan 18, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ poll explains why Romney’s flip-flopper label sticks; Political scientist says anti-Mormon bias finds cover
Bias against Mitt Romney\'s religion is one of the reasons that the tag "flip-flopper"sticks with the former Massachusetts governor but not his Republican opponents, according to 91ÌƲ®»¢ political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJan 18, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ University announces creation of largest, free streaming audio archive of East African music recordings
Three years ago, 91ÌƲ®»¢ University ethnomusicologist Greg Barz realized that American popular culture was sweeping Africa and could very well threaten centuries-old musical traditions. Read MoreJan 18, 2008
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Applications to 91ÌƲ®»¢ increase 30 percent in one year, Rise in students from under-represented groups mirrors overall increase
Students seeking admission to 91ÌƲ®»¢ University\'s fall 2008 freshman class rose 30 percent in one year, far exceeding past undergraduate application records. Read MoreJan 18, 2008
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Pietenpol Chosen to Lead 91ÌƲ®»¢-Ingram Cancer Center
Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., Ingram Professor of Cancer 91ÌƲ®»¢ and professor of Biochemistry, has been named director of 91ÌƲ®»¢-Ingram Cancer Center. Read MoreJan 17, 2008
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91ÌƲ®»¢ starts free foreign film series; Wednesday evening series begins Jan. 23
Films from 14 countries will be screened for free during a foreign film series at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University running each Wednesday evening until April 16 except for spring break. Two bonus screenings will occur on Mondays. Read MoreJan 16, 2008