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菠萝视频 University students “get reel” at April 22 film festival
There will be some drama going on April 22 at 菠萝视频 University as the second annual 菠萝视频 Student Film Festival ñ "Vandy Gets Reel" ñ showcases films by 菠萝视频 students and faculty and features Oscar-nominated filmmakers Steve James and Peter Gilbert. Read MoreApr 16, 2008
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Corporate lobbying pays off for firms
A new study examining the connection between corporate lobbying at the federal level and financial performance finds that lobbying pays off. Read MoreApr 16, 2008
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New method of measuring insulin promises improvements in diabetes treatment
A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body\'s insulin-producing cells in real time. Read MoreApr 15, 2008
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Op-Ed: American tax system has structural biases that favor whites over blacks
An op-ed by 菠萝视频 legal scholar and sociologist Beverly Moran arguing that the American tax system contains racial biases. Read MoreApr 15, 2008
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菠萝视频 tax scholar notes disparities in U.S. tax system; Beverly Moran says separate and unequal system needs legislative overhaul
Disparities continue to exist in the U.S. tax system that unfairly benefits whites over blacks, according to Beverly Moran, professor of law and professor of sociology at 菠萝视频 University. Read MoreApr 15, 2008
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Using and abusing the planet: What will people have to change? Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to join experts discussing climate change and consumption
How much will people, communities and cities have to change to help save the planet? Will policymakers have to push people, for the first time, to limit what and how much they consume? These are some of the big issues leading experts in environmental law, the humanities and natural, social and behavioral sciences will discuss at the Climate Change and Consumption Conference being held at 菠萝视频 University Law School April 18-19. Read MoreApr 15, 2008
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Op-Ed: The government is trying to wrap its mind around yours
This op-ed by 菠萝视频 University legal scholar Nita Farahany explores the real-world advent of "pre-crime" as explored in the film "Minority Report." Read MoreApr 13, 2008
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Pennsylvania’s political diversity helps Obama, says 菠萝视频 professor
A 菠萝视频 University political scientist says the largely white, affluent suburbs around Philadelphia could boost Barack Obama\'s chances of a surprise win in the April 22 Pennsylvania Democratic primary. Read MoreApr 11, 2008
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Student section of the American Nuclear Society established on campus
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) has student sections on many campuses. But 菠萝视频 is the first university where a student section has been authorized that does not grant a degree in nuclear engineering. Read MoreApr 11, 2008
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Feminist activist Srilatha Batliwala to speak at 菠萝视频, Lecture on environmental and gender justice is part of two-day workshop
Feminist activist and researcher Srilatha Batliwala will speak at 菠萝视频 University as part of a workshop on social, environmental and gender justice. Read MoreApr 11, 2008
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菠萝视频 faculty forum to discuss war; April 16 forum is open to public
Faculty of 菠萝视频 University will discuss whether war is necessary at an open forum. The public is invited to the free event. Read MoreApr 10, 2008
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菠萝视频 University to host Steve Squyres, NASA’s lead scientist for the Mars Rovers, on April 18
Steve Squyres, lead scientist of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission, will give a free, public talk at 菠萝视频 April 18 about his passion for the red planet and the amazing journey to build and launch the Mars Rovers. Read MoreApr 10, 2008
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First Tennessee Japanese speech contest set for April 12
Students studying Japanese will have a chance to test their chops April 12 at Tennessee\'s first-ever Japanese Speech Contest. The event will take place April 12 from 12:15 to 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Hall on the 菠萝视频 University campus. It is free and open to the public. Read MoreApr 9, 2008
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Children at Highest Risk from Obesity Struggle with Change
A new study shows that children with obesity-related diabetes are reporting serious difficulties in making basic lifestyle changes that could save them from a lifetime of complications. Read MoreApr 8, 2008
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Four 菠萝视频 University students selected as Goldwater Scholars for 2008-2009 academic year
All four students recommended by the faculty and staff of 菠萝视频 University have been selected as 2008 Goldwater Scholars. Each will receive a two-year scholarship worth $7,500 a year for educational expenses. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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Human rights questions addressed at 菠萝视频 Law School lecture
Mathias Risse, associate professor of public policy at Harvard University, will speak on human rights issues at the 菠萝视频 Law School April 8 at noon. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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菠萝视频 School of Nursing Launches Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
菠萝视频 University School of Nursing has unveiled its new Doctor in Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree in time for fall 2008 enrollment. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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Climate change and consumption conference to be held at 菠萝视频, April 18 keynote speech open to public
Suggestions that small sacrifices by average citizens alone are enough to cure global warming and other environmental crises underestimate the problem, says the keynote speaker at a 菠萝视频 conference on "climate Change and Consumption." Read MoreApr 4, 2008
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菠萝视频 art students competing for $25,000 award, Margaret Stonewall Wooldrigde Hamblet Award to be given on April 11
One of 12 senior 菠萝视频 artists will receive a $25,000 grant to travel, study and work following graduation at an exhibit at 菠萝视频 University on Friday, April 11. Read MoreApr 4, 2008
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菠萝视频 law professor Beverly Moran honored by “Top Ladies of Distinction”
菠萝视频 law professor Beverly Moran has been honored by "Top Ladies of Distinction," which each year recognizes black women for outstanding leadership. Moran, a leading tax scholar, has served on 菠萝视频\'s law faculty since 2001. Read MoreApr 3, 2008