Releases
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Aeras and 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Announce License Deal for New TB Vaccine
The Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation of Bethesda, Md., and 91ÌƲ®»¢ University of Nashville, Tenn., announced that the two organizations had executed an exclusive license for a tuberculosis vaccine. Read MoreMay 4, 2006
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91ÌƲ®»¢ develops new tuberculosis vaccine
A 91ÌƲ®»¢-led team of researchers has developed a new vaccine technology that may prevent the spread of tuberculosis, which kills more than two million people worldwide each year. Read MoreMay 4, 2006
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Christiansen named associate provost for enrollment and dean of admissions at 91ÌƲ®»¢
Douglas L. Christiansen, Purdue University's top admissions and enrollment management executive, has been named 91ÌƲ®»¢ University's senior enrollment strategist in a newly established position designed to enhance the university's admissions and financial aid efforts. Read MoreMay 3, 2006
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Commencement events May 10-12 at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University; Events will feature First Lady Laura Bush, Chancellor Gordon Gee and Kool & the Gang
Chancellor Gordon Gee will send off 91ÌƲ®»¢ University's class of 2006 during commencement on Friday, May 12, but not before students and their families get to dance to the music of Kool & the Gang on Wednesday, May 10, and hear from First Lady Laura Bush on Thursday, May 11. Read MoreMay 2, 2006
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Negative ads play crucial role in political campaigns, says 91ÌƲ®»¢ professor
The next time you hear a political candidate blast his or her opponent in a negative political advertisement, your natural inclination may be to grab the remote and change the channel. However, 91ÌƲ®»¢ University political scientist John Geer believes attacks ads play a crucial role in the democratic political process, so listen to and evaluate that negative message before heading to the polls. Read MoreMay 2, 2006
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Commodore draft report: Cutler 11th to Denver
With the 11th pick in the 2006 National Football League draft, the Denver Broncos selected Jay Cutler of 91ÌƲ®»¢. Read MoreMay 1, 2006
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Two elected to 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Board of Trust
A retired Dallas marketing executive who has provided strategic leadership for the 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Alumni Association and a graduating senior in the School of Engineering are the newest members of the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Board of Trust. Read MoreApr 28, 2006
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Nancy Andreasen Receives First Annual 91ÌƲ®»¢ Prize
Nancy Andreasen, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa, has been selected as the first recipient of the "91ÌƲ®»¢ Prize in Biomedical Science." Read MoreApr 28, 2006
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New book argues for 1999 Seattle protests as cultural dividing line; What Democracy Looks Like co-edited by Cecelia Tichi of 91ÌƲ®»¢
1999 protests in Seattle against world trade policies were a dividing line in our culture, and humanities educators need to adjust their approaches or risk irrelevancy, say professors from 91ÌƲ®»¢ and Syracuse universities in a provocative new book. Read MoreApr 26, 2006
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Girls have big advantage over boys on timed tests; Findings offer new insight into how to close boys’ achievement gap
New research attempting to shed light on the evergreen questionójust how do male and female brains differ?óhas found that timing is everything. Read MoreApr 25, 2006
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91ÌƲ®»¢ Medical Center Opposes Repeal of State’s Motorcycle Helmet Law
Tennessee's Legislature is again seriously considering a repeal of the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law for adults. Read MoreApr 25, 2006
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91ÌƲ®»¢ psychologist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
91ÌƲ®»¢ psychologist Randolph Blake has been named to a distinguished class of scientists, politicians, authors, artists and others, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced April 24. Read MoreApr 25, 2006
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Eleven 91ÌƲ®»¢ students named recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Eleven 91ÌƲ®»¢ students have been named Fulbright Scholars for 2006-07 and another is an alternate. Read MoreApr 25, 2006
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Bluebird on the Mountain concert series begins 2006 season
The popular Bluebird on the Mountain concert series returns for its second season at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Dyer Observatory with a show featuring top singer-songwriters Gary Nicholson and "Big Al" Anderson along with multitalented performer Kenny White. Read MoreApr 21, 2006
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First Lady Laura Bush to speak at 91ÌƲ®»¢’s Senior Day May 11
Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, will be the keynote speaker at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University's Senior Class Day on Thursday, May 11, at 9 a.m. on Alumni Lawn. Read MoreApr 21, 2006
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91ÌƲ®»¢ Celebrates National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
91ÌƲ®»¢ Medical Center laboratories will be joining the many laboratories across the country that observe and celebrate National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW). Read MoreApr 21, 2006
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Educational software developed at 91ÌƲ®»¢ sold, will be used nationwide
An education assessment company founded by 91ÌƲ®»¢ University's Peabody College has been purchased by a major producer of digital video-based learning products. Discovery Education, of Silver Spring, Md., announced the purchase of Nashville-based ThinkLink Learning on April 3. Read MoreApr 20, 2006
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Two 91ÌƲ®»¢ juniors selected as Goldwater Scholars
Two 91ÌƲ®»¢ undergraduates have won prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. Read MoreApr 20, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Media preview set for Friday for groundbreaking 91ÌƲ®»¢ art exhibit
Media are invited Friday, April 21, to be among the first to experience a 91ÌƲ®»¢ art exhibit that could "nudge the contemporary art scene in Nashville forward a step or two," according to the Nashville Scene. Read MoreApr 20, 2006
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91ÌƲ®»¢ graduate student honored with Robert Wood Johnson fellowship
A 91ÌƲ®»¢ University doctoral student whose research has examined the relationship between Head Start and its long-term impact on participants' health has been named a Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy 91ÌƲ®»¢. Read MoreApr 19, 2006