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Media fellowship on energy and the environment available at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University encourages active journalists to apply to attend its 2010 media fellowship "Securing Our Future: Energy Solutions and the Environment," May 19-21, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn. Read MoreMar 26, 2010
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Financial regulatory reform discussion with Sen. Bob Corker at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Sen. Bob Corker, a member of the Senate Banking Committee who has played a role in helping craft the Senate's version of regulatory reform legislation, is coming to the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Owen Graduate School of Management to hold a discussion on regulatory reform with academic experts, banking leaders and finance graduate students. Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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In a Dark, Dark House premieres April 9 at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
In a Dark, Dark House, which debuts April 9 at Neely Auditorium at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University, two estranged brothers are reunited on the grounds of a private psychiatric facility, resulting in painful confessions and revelations of long-held secrets. Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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Is there a middle ground between creationism and evolution?
The battle between creationists and Darwinians sometimes appears to be irresolvable. Pick science or religion – you can't have both. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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View the stars for free at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Dyer Observatory’s Open Telescope Nights
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ's Dyer Observatory is free and open to the public March through November during monthly Open House Telescope Nights and Open House Days. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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2010 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Day on the Hill
State lawmakers had the opportunity to learn about ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ's significant impact across all of Tennessee when administrators as well as students participated in ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University's Day on the Hill on March 16. Read MoreMar 23, 2010
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Berry Lecture focuses on end of life issues
Sensitive issues about medical care for dying patients will be addressed in this year's Berry Lecture, sponsored by the philosophy department at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Central Library renovation to transform campus learning environment
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University's Central Library will undergo a $6 million renovation that addresses 21st century teaching and research needs for students and faculty while enhancing the experiences of community visitors. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Statement from ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeffrey R. Balser on health care reform legislation
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University supports the comprehensive health care reform legislation pending before Congress. As one of the largest private employers in Tennessee and the home of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ cares deeply about the health and well being of its patients, employees, students and fellow citizens. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Should states hold power over local governments to encourage green building design?
Should states “take back” some of the power to regulate land use from local governments to help facilitate more environmentally sustainable building? That's the question that will be debated during a panel discussion on the role of local and state land use regulation in fostering green building design. Read MoreMar 18, 2010
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Title IX: Is reform needed?
Title IX is a landmark law passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding. Since Title IX was passed, it has been the subject of more than 20 proposed amendments, reviews, Supreme Court cases and other political actions. Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Prominent Latin American writer to give informal talk in Hillsboro Village
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University's Center for Latin American Studies will host a public conversation and reception with Alberto Fuguet, an acclaimed Chilean author, journalist and filmmaker, on March 22 at Fido in Hillsboro Village. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Psychopaths’ brains wired to seek rewards, no matter the consequences
The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward at any cost, new research from ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University finds. The research uncovers the role of the brain's reward system in psychopathy and opens a new area of study for understanding what drives these individuals. Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ professor offers key factors in recruiting minorities, women to critical science, engineering careers
Identification of students with unrealized potential, continuous tracking of individual performance and intensive, one-on-one mentoring are key factors in successfully recruiting underrepresented minorities and women into the critical professions of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Read MoreMar 16, 2010
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Political historian of modern conservatism to lecture on Obama presidency
Rick Perlstein, an author and political journalist who has written extensively about the history of conservatism in modern America, will speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University on March 22. Read MoreMar 15, 2010
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University team wins American Debate Association 2010 National Championship
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University debate team members Cameron Norris and Nick Brown were declared the varsity debate champions at the American Debate Association (ADA) 2010 National Championship Debate Tournament held at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ March 7-8. Read MoreMar 12, 2010
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Renowned journalists offer behind-the-scenes perspective on 2008 presidential election
Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson, two of the nation's most experienced political reporters, will engage in an evening of political discussion April 1 at the John Seigenthaler Center at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. The 5:30 p.m. event will be followed by a reception and book-signing. Read MoreMar 11, 2010
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Human cells exhibit foraging behavior like amoebae and bacteria
When cells move about in the body, they follow a complex pattern similar to that which amoebae and bacteria use when searching for food, a team of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ researchers have found. Read MoreMar 11, 2010