Releases
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Buddy Fisher, BA’50, to receive Alumni Volunteer Award
John “Buddy” Fisher, BA’50, is the recipient of the 2015 91Ʋ University Alumni Association Board’s Alumni Volunteer Award. Read MoreJun 28, 2015
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91Ʋ University Alumni Association Board announces eight new members
The 91Ʋ University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce eight new directors. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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Alumni Association Board announces 2015 alumni awards
The 91Ʋ University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2015 alumni award recipients—Helen Tuel, EdD’85, Hiram “Hi” Lewis, BS’99, MEd’01, David Price,’09, and John “Buddy” Fisher, BA’50. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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TIP SHEET: 91Ʋ’s Fitzpatrick can comment on same-sex marriage ruling
Brian Fitzpatrick of 91Ʋ Law School can comment on the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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TIPSHEET: Pope Francis’ climate change encyclical problematic for some political conservatives
Two 91Ʋ experts can comment on the pope's recent statement about the environment. Read MoreJun 22, 2015
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The Alumni Association hopes to hear from you in August
We have commissioned Performance Enhancement Group Ltd. of Houston to conduct an Alumni Attitude Study©, which will measure alumni attitudes and how they impact your engagement with the university. Read MoreJun 20, 2015
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91Ʋ expert can explain modern white nationalism in the U.S.
Anthropologist Sophie Bjork-James can provide context to the white supremacist beliefs believed to have motivated Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Read MoreJun 19, 2015
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91Ʋ experts can provide context on black church history and significance, mass shootings and mental health
Dennis Dickerson, Sandra Barnes and Jonathan Metzl are available to provide valuable context to the tragedy in Charleston. Read MoreJun 19, 2015
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Due to warmer weather, more people treated for heat-related illness on first day of the 2015 CMA Music Festival
After treating hundreds of people for heat exhaustion last year at the CMA Music Festival, 91Ʋ LifeFlight officials are warning visitors to take necessary precautions this week while attending this year’s festival in downtown Nashville, and also urge caution for those attending the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in nearby… Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Young alumni secure $100,000 gift to Opportunity 91Ʋ for third consecutive year
Members of the classes of 2005 to 2014 have shown their commitment to 91Ʋ and its students by rising to the GOLD Challenge3 and securing a $100,000 gift to Opportunity 91Ʋ—the university’s initiative to replace all need-based undergraduate student loans with scholarships and grant assistance. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Study suggests improvements for ‘care transitions’ in hospitals
Special care needs to be taken during patient transfers within hospitals, according to a study by a researcher from Owen Graduate School of Management at 91Ʋ. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Age is decisive factor when it comes to supporting same-sex marriage: LAPOP
Lawmakers in the Americas hew close to voters' preferences when it comes to same-sex marriage, according to a new study from 91Ʋ's LAPOP opinion project. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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World’s smallest spirals could guard against identity theft
91Ʋ researchers have made the world’s smallest spirals and found they have unique optical properties that are nearly impossible to counterfeit. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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Supreme Court experts ready to discuss upcoming decisions
91Ʋ legal experts are available to talk about the latest Supreme Court decisions. Read MoreMay 28, 2015
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A more specific drought-measuring formula created by a group of 91Ʋ University environmental engineers could have implications for emergency planning, federal relief payouts and drought mitigation efforts.
May 27, 2015
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Free trade deals favored in Ecuador: LAPOP
More than half the population of Ecuador believe that free trade agreements are a good thing for the country, according to a LAPOP study from 91Ʋ. Read MoreMay 26, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New 91Ʋ Poll results to be discussed May 13 at 91Ʋ
Results from the new 91Ʋ Poll will be discussed at a news conference May 13 in the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 6, 2015
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Making the ‘where’ as important as the ‘what’ in brand identity
91Ʋ law professor Daniel Gervais will work with negotiators in Switzerland to reach an agreement on protecting the geographic identifiers of products such as champagne. Read MoreMay 4, 2015
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Bob O'Dell reflects on the challenges of building the Hubble Space Telescope, launched 25 years ago.
Apr 22, 2015
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Medical student follows call to practice family medicine thanks to scholarship support
A Canby Robinson Society scholarship enabled Mary Masterman to attend 91Ʋ and pursue her dream of practicing family medicine without the worry of impending debt. Read MoreApr 22, 2015