Releases
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Program in Jewish Studies expands at 91ÌƲ®»¢, Master’s degree now available
A master's degree in Jewish Studies can now be earned at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Divinity School as part of the quickly expanding program directed by Jack M. Sasson. Read MoreJan 30, 2004
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Major cause of infant pneumonia described by 91ÌƲ®»¢ Children’s experts
91ÌƲ®»¢ers at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Children's Hospital have nailed down a clear picture of a newly described virus that is a leading cause of pneumonia in babies. A study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine defines the "who, how, and how much" of the impact of human metapneumovirus (MPV) on children. Read MoreJan 28, 2004
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Chicago professor to lead 91ÌƲ®»¢ seminar on womanist theology, Feb. 7 event is open to public
A seminar on womanist theology and the black church experience will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Divinity School. Read MoreJan 28, 2004
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Founder of math curriculum aimed at helping disadvantaged students delivers annual Southhall Lecture at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University
Robert P. Moses, founder of the Algebra Project, will speak at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University's Peabody College at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Rotunda of the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center on the Peabody campus. Read MoreJan 28, 2004
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Local pastor the recipient of Peabody College’s Changing Lives Award
91ÌƲ®»¢ University's Peabody College of education and human development awarded its 2004 Changing Lives Award to the Rev. Enoch E. Fuzz, pastor of Nashville's Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, Jan. 23. Read MoreJan 26, 2004
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91ÌƲ®»¢ to attract highest level students with ENGAGE program, Early admission to professional or graduate school sets University apart
Starting in fall 2005, 91ÌƲ®»¢ will offer a select group of high ability high school students advanced admission to any of seven of its professional and graduate schools when they enroll as undergraduates at the University. Read MoreJan 26, 2004
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91ÌƲ®»¢ receives important equity stake gift to benefit Owen School’s Financial Markets 91ÌƲ®»¢ Center
91ÌƲ®»¢ University announced today a gift of percentage ownership from Interactive Brokers Group LLC (IBG) to support the Financial Markets 91ÌƲ®»¢ Center (FMRC) at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Income from the gift-which, on Dec. 31, 2003, had a book value of $3 million-will provide permanent support for the center, funding the maintenance of its databases and providing support for faculty research projects in the area of financial markets. Read MoreJan 26, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY- 91ÌƲ®»¢ students turn out to watch New Hampshire primary results, campus-wide viewing parties reflect national trend of increased youth interest
With voters under the age of 30 constituting 17 percent of caucus-goers last week in Iowa-up 9 percent from four years ago-the youth vote is shaping up to be a vital component in the 2004 presidential election. Read MoreJan 26, 2004
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Williams appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Nashville branch board of directors
91ÌƲ®»¢ Vice Chancellor for Student Life and University Affairs David Williams has been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Nashville branch. Read MoreJan 23, 2004
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91ÌƲ®»¢ class on Jesus films gets fresh grist from Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ to be released on Feb. 25
A 91ÌƲ®»¢ Divinity School professor says that a four-decade trend of the cinematic "countercultural Jesus" may be interrupted by the release of actor Mel Gibson's take on the crucifixion story, The Passion of the Christ. Read MoreJan 22, 2004
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Shakespearean actors to instruct 91ÌƲ®»¢ theatre students, Weeklong visit culminates with performance of Romeo and Juliet
Theatre students at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University will get a week of intense instruction in Shakespearean acting when the Actors From the London Stage company visits for a weeklong residency in February. Read MoreJan 21, 2004
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91ÌƲ®»¢ wins grant to train vision researchers, becoming a national leader in vision research
The 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Vision 91ÌƲ®»¢ Center (VVRC) recently won a competitive renewal of a $2.8 million grant from the National Eye Institute to train graduate and post-doctoral students in vision research. The grant is the latest in a series of funds the University has won to support vision research. Read MoreJan 20, 2004
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Expert panel to debate Internet downloading at 91ÌƲ®»¢, Public Enemy’s Chuck D among the panelists
Veteran rap artist Chuck D will be among a panel of experts from both sides of the Internet downloading debate featured in an upcoming 91ÌƲ®»¢ University event. Read MoreJan 20, 2004
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How to rebuild Iraq to be discussed at 91ÌƲ®»¢ Law School, Reinhart and Merrett to share firsthand experiences
Constitution building and reconstruction in Iraq will be the subject of a 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Law School symposium beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. The two speakers, Judge Gilbert S. Merritt and Kevin Reinhart, each spent time working in Iraq in the summer of 2003. Read MoreJan 19, 2004
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91ÌƲ®»¢ author to speak about muckraking journalists, Cecelia Tichi is author of Exposes and Excess: Muckraking in America 1900/2000
91ÌƲ®»¢ University professor Cecelia Tichi, author of ExposÈs and Excess: Muckraking in America 1900/2000, will speak about the comeback of muckraking journalism at two Nashville events. Read MoreJan 16, 2004
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91ÌƲ®»¢ conference to examine efforts to cure homosexuality, event is same day as another event promoting gay cures
Claims that homosexuality can be cured through religious faith will be examined at a conference on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University, the same day another conference is scheduled at a Nashville church to promote the concept. Read MoreJan 15, 2004
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It really does take a village: MLK speaker to explain how neighborhood support of children can help prevent future violence
How does investigating the roots of crime change a vacant lot into a community garden? Harvard public health researcher Felton Earls will discuss his findings that change can be as simple as "taking action, making an effort" as part of the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture Series Thursday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m. at the 91ÌƲ®»¢ Kennedy Center for 91ÌƲ®»¢ on Human Development. Read MoreJan 15, 2004
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Progress in probing the mosquito’s sense of smell
Today, we know a little bit more about one of mankind's deadliest enemies, the mosquito. Scientists have taken an important step toward understanding the mosquito's sense of smell, an avenue of research that may lead to better ways to repel the deadly insect. Read MoreJan 14, 2004
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Lecture series on legacy of philosopher John Rawls continues at 91ÌƲ®»¢, Rawls friend and critic Michael Sandel to speak on Jan. 26
A lecture series at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University examining the legacy of John Rawls, considered by many to be the most important philosopher of the 20th century, next features his most prominent critic. Read MoreJan 13, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Drunk-driving victim encourages others to "Make the Right Choice" in 91ÌƲ®»¢ address
Brandon Silveria knows firsthand the perils of drinking and driving. At age 17, after drinking a couple of beers at a high school party and then getting behind the wheel of his car, Silveria was involved in a near-fatal crash that left him comatose for three months. What followed were a grueling three-year rehabilitation and permanent speech and walking disabilities. Read MoreJan 13, 2004