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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Scopes for School workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Dyer Observatory, has been postponed. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢ University's Kevin Niswender, M.D., Ph.D., has been named one of three 2006 Charles E. Culpeper Medical scholars, according to Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships. Read More

Daniel Masys, M.D., professor and chair of 91ÌƲ®»¢'s Department of Biomedical Informatics, is the new president-elect of the American College of Medical Informatics. Read More

Imagine digitizing the entire printed contents of the Library of Congress and transmitting it to another part of the globe in 10 minutes flat. Read More

Michael R. Petracek, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon currently practicing with Cardiovascular Surgery Associates and the Saint Thomas Heart Institute, and one of Nashville's leading heart surgeons for over 20 years, is leaving Saint Thomas Hospital to join the faculty of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Medical Center as a full-time clinical professor of Surgery in the Department of Cardiac Surgery. Read More

Christians looking to "save" Christmas from creeping secular humanism by threatening lawsuits should give some thought to what the central figure of the holiday would make of the controversy, says John Thatamanil, assistant professor of theology at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Divinity School. Read More

"Cast in concrete" is not all it's cracked up to be. Concrete structures from bridges to condominium complexes are susceptible to cracks, corrosion and other forces of natural and man-made chemical assault and degradation. Aging structures can be repaired, but at significant cost. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢ musicologist Dale Cockrell discussed \'Happy Land,\' an album of songs mentioned or included in Laura Ingalls Wilder\'s \'Little House\' series. Cockrell conceived and produced the album, which provides a treasure trove of long-lost American music. Read More

Whether your holiday plans include traveling to destinations near or far, the members of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University's Police Department have some tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Read More

In a display of innovative thinking and competitive spirit, teams of MBA students from the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Owen Graduate School of Management emerged victorious at three of the nation's premier case competitions last month. In addition, Owen MBAs were finalists in two other recent case contests specifically for minority students. Read More

Soccer-ball-shaped "buckyballs" are the most famous players on the nanoscale field, presenting tantalizing prospects of revolutionizing medicine and the computer industry. Since their discovery in 1985, engineers and scientists have been exploring the properties of these molecules for a wide range of applications and innovations. Read More

Programs promoting home ownership, bilingual skills and business leadership training within the Middle Tennessee Hispanic community will be recognized Dec. 6 during Conexi√õn Am√àricas' "Celebration of Achievements" at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Center for the Americas at 91ÌƲ®»¢ and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Restaurant, will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the university's Alumni Hall. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢'s electrifying quarterback Jay Cutler, the SEC's leading passer in 2005 who rewrote the school record book while leading the Commodores to their best season in years, is the first player named to the roster for the 2006 Senior Bowl, presented by Food World, bowl officials announced Nov. 30. Read More

Canals discovered in the Peruvian Andes dating back over 5,400 years offer long-sought proof that irrigation was at the heart of the development of one of the earth's first civilizations. Read More

The 91ÌƲ®»¢-Ingram Cancer Center is leading a multi-institutional effort supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to identify "molecular signatures" of lung cancer. Read More

The role of faith in public discourse will be the topic of a provocative inaugural lecture by the first Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at 91ÌƲ®»¢. Read More

Just before the peak of the holiday shopping season, U.S. PIRG (Public Interest 91ÌƲ®»¢ Group) has released its 20th annual toy safety report. Experts at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at 91ÌƲ®»¢ want parents to be aware of the potential hazards these toys may pose. Read More

The recent riots in France have their roots in that nation's colonialist history, argues Assistant Professor of History Moses Ochonu. Read More

Managers who use the Internet to sell products and services and to provide customers information can now take advantage of the latest academic research on online retailing. Read More

A symposium featuring top federal officials in mental health and human development will cap off a year of anniversary celebrations for the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Kennedy Center for Human Development. Read More