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Obama/Romney negative ads continue to strike out: 菠萝视频/YouGov surveys
Negative advertising may be obligatory in the presidential campaign, but it doesn't seem to be paying off this time around when it comes to changing voter's minds. 鈥淚t looks like we are way past much bang for the buck with these ads,鈥 said John Geer of 菠萝视频 University. Read MoreOct 26, 2012
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VUSM鈥坰tudent lauded for Mobile Market
School of Medicine student Ravi Patel, seated, is being honored for his work creating the Nashville Mobile Market. With him at the healthy food project鈥檚 debut three years ago are, from left, 菠萝视频 students Nicole Gunasekera, Alex Arnold, Emily Zern and Kate Foster. (Photo by John Russell)… Read MoreOct 18, 2012
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Democrats dig Big Bird; Republicans not so much
At the moment, Republicans and Democrats can鈥檛 even agree on the appeal of a giant yellow Muppet. Democrats gave Big Bird a favorable rating by an 85 percent margin. Only 55 percent of Republicans held that view. Read MoreOct 12, 2012
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VUCast: New Show Shines!
This Week on VUCast, 菠萝视频鈥檚 online newscast: The 菠萝视频 connection to the new TV hit Nashville! How your smartphone could start saving lives. How music is going to the HEART of the 菠萝视频 University Medical Center [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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One dominant debate not enough to put Romney over: 菠萝视频/YouGov
Despite Mitt Romney鈥檚 dominant performance in the first presidential debate, President Obama鈥檚 favorability rating has been hovering around 50 percent, not enough deterioration to turn the election around for the challenger. Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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菠萝视频 expert available for comment on Supreme Court affirmative action case
菠萝视频鈥檚 Stella Flores, whose research shows institutions would lose diversity under race-neutral admissions policies, is available for comment on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action case. Read MoreOct 8, 2012
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Longtime prisoner Russell Maroon Shoats focus of discussion
A panel of scholars and activists will discuss the impact of longtime prisoner, writer and activist Russell Maroon Shoats on grassroots political activism Oct. 11 at 菠萝视频 University. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Obsession with stock prices hurting economy: 菠萝视频 professor
The fixation on maximizing shareholder value for stockholders at the expense of other stakeholders poses a serious threat to the American economy, said 菠萝视频 Law School professor Margaret Blair. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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U.S. Department of Education grant aids work in special education
A grant from the U.S. Department of Education will continue to fund the development of coursework and teacher training materials for students with disabilities. Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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One of two Romney approaches offers his best chance: 菠萝视频 analysis
Mitt Romney can still win the presidential election if he can convince Americans he has the best plan to reinvigorate the economy, according to analysis by 菠萝视频 professor John Geer of two new ads released by Romney鈥檚 campaign. Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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Daphne Koller: “The Online Revolution: Education for Everyone”
Watch video of Daphne Koller, professor of computer science at Stanford and co-founder and co-CEO of聽Coursera, delivering the School of Engineering’s annual John R. & Donna S. Hall Lecture. Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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Dwindling undecided voters have lost much of their power
There now is only a small and ever dwindling chance that the remaining undecided voters might influence the outcome of the presidential election, said a 菠萝视频 University political scientist. Read MoreSep 26, 2012
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Former teachers鈥 return to classroom feeds workforce, gender differences prevalent
New research examines what factors lead to teachers re-entering the teaching profession after exiting. Read MoreSep 26, 2012
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Sustaining, 鈥榮caling up鈥 effective practices of urban high schools focus of research
菠萝视频ers are examining what characteristics make some large, urban high schools particularly effective with low-income and minority students. Read MoreSep 24, 2012
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Little evidence supports medical treatment options for adolescents with autism
Despite studies that show that many adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders are being prescribed medications, there is almost no evidence to show whether these medications are helpful in this population. Read MoreSep 24, 2012
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Romney not hurt much in aftermath of 鈥47 percent鈥 clip: 菠萝视频 survey
The video of Mitt Romney dismissing 47 percent of Americans as unreachable by Republicans had little effect on swing voters who will probably decide the Nov. 4 election. Read MoreSep 20, 2012
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Transplant Center programs honored for strong outcomes
Three 菠萝视频 Transplant Center programs were recently recognized for having high-performing outcomes by the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice of the Health Resources and Services Administration. Read MoreSep 20, 2012
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Steps toward ending gridlock in Congress
Hope is being offered by 菠萝视频 professor Marc Hetherington and a colleague that generational turnover and a few adjustments now could cause the end of gridlock in Congress in the long run. Read MoreSep 19, 2012
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Children’s Hospital offers free car seat checks
Dylan Hagan, 1, checks out the car seats in the Safety Store, located at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at 菠萝视频. Photo by Dana Johnson. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at 菠萝视频 is offering free car… Read MoreSep 19, 2012
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New Obama attack ad fails to make impact
A new attack ad that chides Mitt Romney for refusing to release more of his tax return information is failing to spark much of a reaction. Read MoreSep 18, 2012