Releases
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Reducing the risk of “forever chemicals” in Tennessee’s drinking water
A transdisciplinary team at Ƶ University seeks to identify Tennessee communities at risk of exposure to toxic man-made chemicals in their drinking water. Read MoreFeb 13, 2025
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How do we create a more “person-centered” judicial system and when is fairness more valued than winning? Listen to the latest episode of Provost Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast with law professor Lauren Sudeall, Lauren Sudeall, the David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor of Law and Director, Ƶ Access to Justice Initiative.
Feb 13, 2025
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Collector instincts and abstract thinking are behind immunologist James Crowe’s drive to use game-changing technology to prevent infectious disease
See how art collector turned immunologist James Crowe combines abstract thinking with game-changing technology to prevent infectious disease. Read MoreFeb 12, 2025
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Ƶ unveils renderings for vision for business and tech campus in West Palm Beach
As Ƶ University continues to partner with the Palm Beach region to explore the potential for a campus in West Palm Beach, the university released artist renderings of its planned West Palm Beach Campus. Read MoreFeb 10, 2025
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Sustainable shifts: Ƶ survey sheds light on commuting habits and patterns
In 2019, Ƶ University sent its first Commute Survey to staff, faculty, postdocs and graduate and professional students to better understand their commuting habits and patterns. Over five years, the survey has revealed a significant shift to sustainable choices like telecommuting and walking. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey was not administered in 2020 and 2021. Ƶ has released its findings of the 2024 survey on commute and transportation practices. Read MoreFeb 3, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management awarded non-competitive financial assistance agreement Number DE-EM0005321, Consortium for Risk Evaluation with Stakeholder Participation, to Ƶ University, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jan 30, 2025
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We often think about diseases in terms of the symptoms they present. A cold might give you the sniffles or even GI distress, while malaria can give you fever, chills, or nausea...
Jan 30, 2025
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Reducing the risk of “forever chemicals” in Tennessee’s drinking water
By Jenna Somers A transdisciplinary team at Ƶ University seeks to identify Tennessee communities at risk of exposure to toxic man-made chemicals in their drinking water. Yolanda J. McDonald In response to a 2024 regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment… Read MoreJan 29, 2025
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To improve school climate and discipline, teacher diversity and experience matter
Two recent studies by researchers at Ƶ University and New York University offer valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers and researchers seeking to address persistent racial inequities in school discipline. The studies examined teacher and student perceptions of... Read MoreJan 29, 2025
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Reducing the risk of “forever chemicals” in Tennessee’s drinking water
A transdisciplinary team at Ƶ University seeks to identify Tennessee communities at risk of exposure to toxic man-made chemicals in their drinking water. In response to a 2024 regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection... Read MoreJan 28, 2025
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Examining the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial 100 years later; Dialogue Ƶ to host events
Dialogue Ƶ will commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Scopes 'Monkey' trial with a series of events starting on Feb. 11. The case, which riveted nations across the world in 1925, involved Tennessee high school teacher John T. Scopes, who was accused of teaching the theory of evolution in his classroom—a violation of state law. Read MoreJan 27, 2025
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Goldring elected member of the National Academy of Education
Ellen Goldring Ellen Goldring has been elected a member of the National Academy of Education. She is vice dean of Ƶ Peabody College of education and human development, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor, and professor of educational leadership and policy. Goldring’s research focuses on the intersection of… Read MoreJan 24, 2025
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Faculty members and alumni honored with Presidential Early Career Award
On Jan. 14, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Among the awardees were six Ƶ faculty members and three alumni. Read MoreJan 23, 2025
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Ƶ alumnus Andrew Roth named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Andrew Roth, CEO of dcdx How should brands attract Gen Z, a generation notoriously unmoved by marketing tactics? That question is foundational to dcdx, the global research and strategy firm whose success in helping companies market to Gen Z landed Andrew Roth, BS’21, on the 2025 Forbes… Read MoreJan 23, 2025
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Ƶ alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Ƶ alumni Jake Aronskind, BA’19, and Andrew Roth, BS’21, were named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 for creating and scaling successful businesses. Aronskind is CEO and co-founder of Pepper, a recipe sharing app. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the College of Arts and Science. Roth is the CEO and founder of dcdx, a global marketing research and strategy firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development from Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreJan 23, 2025
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Faculty members and alumni recognized by the White House for the Presidential Early Career Award
On Jan. 14, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. ... Read MoreJan 22, 2025
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FIRE CEO Greg Lukianoff champions free speech at Dialogue Ƶ lunch and learn
Free speech was at hot topic at a recent Lunch and Learn hosted by Dialogue Ƶ. Greg Lukianoff, New York Times bestseller and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, led the discussion with Ƶ students at the Jean and Alexander Heard Central Library on Jan. 14. Read MoreJan 22, 2025
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Ƶ Peabody College to host screening and panel discussion for Nashville Public Education Foundation’s ‘Why I Teach’ documentary
Community leaders, educators, and the public are invited. Ƶ Peabody College of education and human development will present a film screening and panel discussion of “Why I Teach,” a short documentary film created by the Nashville Public Education Foundation, on January 28, from 5 to 6:30… Read MoreJan 21, 2025
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The Broadview at Ƶ features communal workspaces, new grocery tenant
The Broadview at Ƶ residential community welcomed its second tenant to the fold: The Turnip Truck. It joins 8th & Roast along with a host of amenities available to students, including access to collaborative work spaces and study rooms. Read MoreJan 17, 2025
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Inaugural cohort of faculty fellows elevates Immersion Ƶ
Immersion Ƶ, now in its third year as a graduation requirement, consistently provides students with the opportunity to pursue a variety of in-depth experiences and independent projects. Students align their immersion projects with their interests—whether those are artistic, research-oriented, career-focused, globally aimed or community-engaged. Faculty from all 10 schools and colleges support students’ goals and ambitions within immersion, and this year, that support is enhanced by a new cohort of 10 Immersion Faculty Fellows who are supported by Undergraduate Education in the Office of the Provost. Read MoreJan 16, 2025