Releases
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Meet new ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ studio arts chair at Sept. 5 reception; Artist Mel Ziegler moves to Nashville
Artist Mel Ziegler, the new chair of the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University studio arts department, will meet and greet members of the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ and Nashville community at a reception on Sept. 5. Read MoreAug 24, 2007
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Eugene Greener Jr. Chair in Jewish Studies established at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University; David Wasserstein gives inaugural lecture on Sept. 7
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University has established the Eugene Greener Jr. Chair in Jewish Studies, and the first holder will be David J. Wasserstein, director of the university's Jewish Studies program. Read MoreAug 24, 2007
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ ranked 23rd by U.S. News & World Report
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ has been named as one of the premiere children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Read MoreAug 24, 2007
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Study links non-stick chemicals to low birth weight
Babies exposed to chemicals used in non-stick cookware and other consumer products while in their mother's womb were born at a significantly lower body weight, according a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, a publication of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences. Read MoreAug 23, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ freshmen move in, start orientation Aug. 25
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University kicks off its academic year when freshmen move in 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25. However, there will not have to be immediate tearful goodbyes as parents can stay and participate with their students in Founders Walk, a welcome celebration for new undergraduates during which they symbolically march through the front gates of campus at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Events scheduled during the first week of school include: Read MoreAug 23, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’s newest Commodores help local community Aug. 28
Approximately 1,600 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University freshmen will spend one of their first days in Nashville helping out the local community. Read MoreAug 22, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayoral candidates square off Aug. 25 at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University
Mayoral candidates Bob Clement and Karl Dean will make their cases for becoming Nashville's chief executive during at an hour-long, live televised debate Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreAug 21, 2007
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Ten years after new law, fewer state convictions ruled unconstitutional; ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ study finds fewer convictions and sentences overturned
A new study led by Nancy King, Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Professor of Law at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University, finds that fewer state convictions and sentences are being ruled unconstitutional by federal courts. Read MoreAug 21, 2007
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TIPSHEET: ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ higher education experts available for back-to-school stories
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University higher education experts are available for back-to-school interviews on admissions, tuition, financial aid, rankings, higher education policy and reform, immigration and higher education, and more. Read MoreAug 20, 2007
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When in doubt, brain relies on precise timing to perceive brightness
When in doubt about what we see, our brains fill in the gaps for us by first drawing the borders and then 'coloring' in the surface area, new research has found. The research is the first to pinpoint the areas in the brain, and the timing of their activity, responsible for how we see borders and surfaces. Read MoreAug 20, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ first university in Tennessee recognized for “green” building
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University is the first university in the state to be recognized for environmentally friendly construction by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Read MoreAug 17, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ ranked in Top 20 in U.S. News rankings for fifth straight year; The Commons named ‘Program to Look For’
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University made the top 20 list for the fifth consecutive year in rankings released Friday of the best national universities as selected by U.S. News & World Report. Read MoreAug 17, 2007
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Metro Nashville Council At-Large Forum set for Aug. 28; Candidates will answer questions at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’s Benton Chapel
Eight candidates vying for four Metro Nashville council at-large seats will speak and answer questions during a forum at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreAug 16, 2007
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Mayoral candidates square off at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Aug. 25 as part of Young Voters Debate Series
Mayoral candidates Bob Clement and Karl Dean will make their cases for becoming Nashville's chief executive during an hour-long debate sponsored by the city's young leaders Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreAug 16, 2007
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Sidney Boutwell, ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’s last dean of men, dies
Sidney F. Boutwell, the architect of much of what constitutes modern student life at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ, died Aug. 9 in Springfield, Mo. He was 74. Read MoreAug 14, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education and child development experts from the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Peabody College of education and human development are available for back-to-school interviews. Peabody College was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 3 education school in the nation in 2007. Read MoreAug 14, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ business students put ‘sweat equity’ into helping others
Incoming students from the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Owen Graduate School of Management are starting the year off by giving back to the Nashville community. The entire incoming class, along with a group of second year students, faculty, staff, Owen dean Jim Bradford and Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity CEO Chris McCarthy will be a part of a special building project. Read MoreAug 13, 2007
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Experts offer tips for children to avoid being targeted by bullies
One of the more difficult challenges for families of school-aged children heading back to school is how to deal with the potential of bullying. While schools often have tough policies to reduce acts of bullying, many children still end up feeling "picked on" or teased and it can affect their school experience and even their grades in the long run. Read MoreAug 9, 2007
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The new Wal-Mart effect
Most of America's low-cost stores have much of their merchandise made in foreign countries, like China. What's become better known, because or recent news reports, are the serious safety and environmental concerns that can arise from these foreign suppliers. Read MoreAug 8, 2007
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‘Be True to Your School’ on College Colors Day
To borrow a line from a classic Beach Boys song, all ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ fans are invited "to be true to their school" on Aug. 31 when the campus community and various area businesses will celebrate College Colors Day. Read MoreAug 8, 2007