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David Axelrod, senior CNN political commentator and former adviser to President Barack Obama, came to ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Tuesday night to appeal to the community’s better angels: “It’s not about if the red team wins or the blue team wins, or who’s up or who’s down. It’s about what you can… Read More

To ensure student voices are integral in the direction and activities of Dialogue ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, a new cross-initiative Dialogue ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Student Advisory Board is being established, effective for the fall 2024 semester. Applications are now open for all undergraduate students. Dialogue ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ is the university’s core initiative to bridge divides,… Read More

Meet some of our new faculty members and learn about their fascinating research. Read More

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ projects investigating the history of evolution at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University led to the rediscovery of a long-lost Crampton’s Plesiosaur Cast from the 1870s.

New research out of ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Business explores the relationship between disabling social media comments and the persuasiveness and likability of public figures like celebrities and influencers.

Hear from some of the newest faculty on why they're excited to work at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ. Read More

By Jenna Somers Kathryn Humphreys During pregnancy, the body undergoes dramatic physical changes. However, how brain structure and function change is not well understood. A new study aims to shed light on these changes and their potential effects on mental health throughout the peripartum period, the time during pregnancy… Read More

Friday is National College Colors Day—an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience. Since 2004, College Colors Day has been the Friday before Labor Day to marking the start of the college football season and honor the traditions and spirit that make… Read More

The ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University School of Nursing has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to grow its effective sexual assault nurse examiner education program.

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development welcomed six new faculty members this fall. They join the Departments of Special Education; Teaching and Learning; Human and Organizational Development; and Leadership, Policy, and Organizations. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens… Read More

At this year’s Fall Faculty Assembly, which included the presentation of some of the university’s most prestigious awards, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflected on what makes ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ distinctive and outlined five major efforts that build upon the university’s accomplishments. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost C. Cybele Raver and Faculty Senate Chair Alissa Hare, who is assistant dean of the College of Arts and Science, presented awards at this year’s Fall Faculty Assembly to 10 faculty members who have made significant contributions through their scholarship, research or creative expression. Read More

What connects ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ to a crisp craft ale from one of Nashville’s premiere breweries? The vibrant vision and collaborative spirit of ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ alumna Bailey Spaulding. Read More

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University School of Nursing Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Rolanda Johnson and ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University Medical Center Senior Director, Nurse Diversity and Inclusion, Mamie Williams were awarded a $25,000 grant for their project that expands programs focused on the diversification of the nursing workforce, increasing the retention of diverse nurse leaders, and promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity within nurse work environments.

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University has been awarded $890,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's TNGO Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants. The award will fund the leadership and collaboration on projects that enhance transportation safety and efficiency using advanced technologies like AI and LiDAR. These initiatives help position ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ as a leader in mobility research and innovation, driving economic growth and technological advancement in the state. Read More

An annual tradition at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Founders Walk celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially begin their journey as members of the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University community. The celebratory procession, which took place Aug. 18, is the conclusion of Move-In Weekend. Read More

Supported by a $1.4 million U.S. Department of Defense grant, the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Lab for Immersive AI Translation is collaborating on research that is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to more accurately determine if a person has a mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion.

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ computer science students got some real-world experience in cybersecurity when they joined Retired General Paul M. Nakasone at DEF CON 32, considered the world’s largest conference of hackers. The conference allows hackers to test the latest technology for flaws and give advice on how to avoid being hacked.

Since 2020, ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ archaeologist Michelle Young has directed the Cinnabar Roads Project, which explores ancient exchange routes used to transport cinnabar, a powdery mineral made of mercury and sulfur that was extracted and processed for pigment. Young’s two major research initiatives approach mapping ancient networks of interaction and mobility between the highland region and the coast, employing a variety of methods at different scales. Under her leadership, the Cinnabar Roads Project has registered more than 100 archaeological sites in the Huancavelica region.

Lt. Col. Zachary Dadisman was recently welcomed as ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s first U.S. Army War College Fellow, where he’ll spend a year conducting research and outreach while auditing courses to sharpen his leadership skills and expand his outlook as a strategic and innovative thinker. Read More