Releases
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Feb 20, 2025
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Sloan Foundation awards Ƶ’s Alexandre Tiriac prestigious research fellowship
Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowships honor extraordinary U.S. and Canadian researchers who stand out as the next generation of leaders for their creativity, innovation and research accomplishments. Tiriac, an assistant professor of biological sciences and Hooley Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Biological Sciences at Ƶ, is part of the 2025 class. Read MoreFeb 18, 2025
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Ƶ alumnus Aneesh Sohoni named CEO of Teach for America
Aneesh Sohoni Aneesh Sohoni, MPP’13, will become chief executive officer of Teach for America beginning April 15. Sohoni has held several education leadership positions of increasing responsibility since earning his master of public policy in education policy at Ƶ Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreFeb 14, 2025
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Alumnus Steve Turner, trustee emeritus and Nashville philanthropist, has died
Alumnus, trustee emeritus and Nashville real estate visionary James Stephen “Steve” Turner, a prominent university benefactor whose gifts included funding for commissioned works for Blair School of Music signature ensembles, died Feb. 11. He was 77. Read MoreFeb 13, 2025
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Ƶers at Dr. Mark Magnuson's lab discovered that the formation of the gallbladder and bile duct system critically depends on the precise concentration of the Sox17 transcription factor, with even small reductions preventing gallbladder development in mice.
Feb 13, 2025
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In the ongoing battle against triple negative breast cancer, Ƶ researchers have uncovered a promising non-invasive method to track how tumors respond to radiation and immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.
Feb 13, 2025
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Recent research from the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, resulted in the proposal of a novel target and mechanism for improving cognition—a negative symptom—while also treating positive symptoms of the disease.
Feb 13, 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. 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