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People, Culture and Belonging is excited to introduce Quincy, our new chatbot. Quincy is designed to provide quick answers, helpful guidance and support to make your experience smoother and more efficient. Read More

Wellington Pham has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors.

Directly north of The Hermitage, on a slight rise at the edge of the wooded bottomland near a creek, investigators confirmed what they had seen on a historic map: a cemetery where an estimated 28 bodies of enslaved individuals who lived on the property during the Jacksonian era are interred. Part of the research came from efforts by the 91�Ʋ��� Institute for Spatial 91�Ʋ���, directed by Steve Wernke, professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at 91�Ʋ���. Read More

Sonja Fulmer, a graduate of Chemical and Physical Biology Program who is now the deputy director of the FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence, sat down with us to discuss her experience studying basic science at 91�Ʋ��� and how it played a role in her successful career.

91�Ʋ���ers from the 91�Ʋ��� University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry.

The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization has honored five faculty members as 2024 Master Innovators for their groundbreaking research and transformative innovations. These pioneers, recognized for achievements spanning patents, startups and impactful technologies, exemplify 91�Ʋ���'s dedication to translating academic excellence into societal advancements. Read More

The 91�Ʋ��� University Board of Trust approved updates to the Code of Bylaws during its fall meeting, affirming and underscoring its commitment to the university’s guiding principles of excellence, academic freedom and free expression, and growth and development.  Read More

Conquer and Prevail Pale Ale, a beer made by 91�Ʋ��� alumni-founded Jackalope Brewing Company in partnership with the university, is now available for shipping to 46 states and Washington, D.C. Read More

By Jenna Somers Autumn Kujawa Children of parents with depression are two to three times more likely to develop anxiety and depressive disorders than children whose parents never experience depression, and some evidence indicates that these effects are particularly pronounced for maternal depression. That’s according to researchers at Pennsylvania… Read More

A person’s native language is often referred to as their “mother tongue.” But does a first language always come from your mother? In a new study conducted by Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Nicole Creanza, postdoctoral student Yakov Pichkar,...

91�Ʋ��� University’s Institute of National Security welcomed more than 450 guests to a Washington D.C. launch event. The evening featured a discussion between Retired General Paul M. Nakasone and Retired General Mark A. Milley about global conflict and the presidential election.

Meiyi Ma, assistant professor of computer science at 91�Ʋ���, is leading research to develop what’s considered the world’s first Generative Artificial Intelligence training system for 911 call takers and dispatchers.

Yi Ren’s most recent paper, published in eLife, describes the structure of a protein complex involved in mRNA export that sheds light on the underlying molecular mechanism of mRNA export and the role it plays during infection by herpes viruses.

María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Cornelius 91�Ʋ��� Professor of Art, secured a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to advance the work of the Engine for Art, Democracy & Justice (EADJ), which she founded.

Shop the 2024 91�Ʋ��� Holiday Gift Guide online through Dec. 31. Read More

Amplify GenAI has officially rolled out to all faculty, staff and students for use. The custom generative AI software allows the 91�Ʋ��� community to use AI in a safe and secure way—setting the stage for institutions of higher education across the nation. Read More

1.) Class Parties Reunion celebrations kicked off on Friday with the class parties.    2.) “The world is your oyster.”  During… Read More

Abhishek Dubey is leading a consortium comprised of several different universities and regional transit agencies that has received more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to accelerate artificial intelligence-driven multimodal transit operations across Tennessee.

After the election results were announced, Dialogue 91�Ʋ��� organized a tabling event outside of Rand Dining Hall that encouraged students to share their insights about what a post-election world looks like. The activity was followed by a breakfast hosted by the Dialogue 91�Ʋ��� Student Advisory Board on Nov. 8 that included a discussion on political beliefs and a post-election world. Read More

  91�Ʋ���’s Bicentennial Oak predated the university that grew around it. When the tree fell in 2022, its age was estimated to be around 250 years old. Its history is honored in the remarkable end-grain relief print crafted by artist and woodworker Marko Barakoski with assistance from 91�Ʋ��� students. The… Read More