Releases
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Post-Election 2016: Beyond the headlines
91ÌƲ®»¢ professors John Geer, Efrén Pérez and Tracy Sharpley-Whiting discuss the 2016 presidential election. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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91ÌƲ®»¢ and TN Department of Education partner to support school improvement
The Tennessee Education 91ÌƲ®»¢ Alliance will carry out research with clear, practical implications for the state’s key education strategies. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Expert: Anger, insecurity complicate presidential race
Believing Donald Trump's only constituency is white working class men is an incorrect assumption. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Sorting through the political polls: expert
A little savvy when it comes to interpreting political polls can be very helpful for members of the public looking for some insight. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 91ÌƲ®»¢, TDOE to launch new research alliance
The Tennessee Education 91ÌƲ®»¢ Alliance will be rolled out at an Oct. 20 reception. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Expert explains the power of implicit bias
Biases that people hold below the surface are influencing how they view this electoral season, as well as major political issues. Efrén Pérez is an expert and wrote a book on the topic. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Center for 91ÌƲ®»¢ on Men’s Health opens at 91ÌƲ®»¢
Work has begun at a new universitywide research center with a two-pronged mission to promote men's health and reduce health disparities. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Study: Alternatively certified teachers more likely to leave
Alternatively certified teachers are more likely to leave the profession than traditionally certified teachers, according to a new study. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Pyramid Model could reduce preschool expulsion rate
Preschoolers are expelled for behavior problems at three times the rate of school-age children. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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TIP SHEET: Zechmeister can comment on terrorism and the election
Liz Zechmeister of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University is available to comment on the effect of terrorism on the presidential election. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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An Opportunity 91ÌƲ®»¢ scholarship made it possible for Jacqueline Machesky to come to 91ÌƲ®»¢
An Opportunity 91ÌƲ®»¢ scholarship made it possible for Jacqueline Machesky to come to 91ÌƲ®»¢â€”and to build steel bridges. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Nominate talented alumni
The 91ÌƲ®»¢ Alumni Association Board is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award and five additional awards. Read MoreSep 16, 2016
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Blasting for new 91ÌƲ®»¢ Barnard residential college begins Monday, Sept. 12; will affect traffic on West End Avenue
Construction crews working on 91ÌƲ®»¢ University’s new 91ÌƲ®»¢ Barnard residential college will begin blasting Monday, Sept. 12. Traffic on West End Avenue will be affected. Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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Diagnosis dismal
A new report highlights the need to improve college affordability, especially for lower-income families. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Teachers, race and gifted access
High-achieving black students are half as likely as their white peers to be assigned to gifted education. Their teachers’ race may explain why. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Lessons in leadership
When Tennessee’s governor wanted to develop better principals, he turned to the experts at Peabody College. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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The hidden cost of grit
Could an emphasis on mental toughness be harming the psychological and physical health of black students? Read MoreAug 29, 2016
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Chancellor marks progress in university’s Academic Strategic Plan
91ÌƲ®»¢ University’s pioneering Academic Strategic Plan, now in its third year, continues to drive the institution forward, creating innovative solutions for the important issues facing society. Read MoreAug 29, 2016
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Study: Self-explanations don’t always enhance math learning
New research from 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s Peabody College looks at the constraints of a popular teaching practice. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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91ÌƲ®»¢ University students return to campus Aug. 20
Students return Aug. 20 for move-in weekend at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University. Read MoreAug 18, 2016