Releases
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MEDIA ADVISORY–NASD officer Mary Schapiro to speak at Owen School Commencement
Mary L. Schapiro, vice chairman of the National Association of Securities Dealers and president of its Regulatory Policy and Oversight Division, will deliver the keynote address to the graduating class of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Commencement exercises on May 9. Read MoreMay 9, 2003
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Trojan Horse-like mechanism may hold key to new HIV knowledge
New findings provide evidence of a Trojan Horse-like mechanism whereby HIV infiltrates the immune system undetected and then exploits the system to promote its own survival. Read MoreMay 7, 2003
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Op-ed: So much left to discover, so few ready to do it
Opinion piece for Christian Science Monitor by Rick Chappell, director of Science ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Communications Read MoreMay 1, 2003
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MEDIA ADVISORY–SEC faculty to discuss athletics in higher education
Faculty leaders from all 12 Southeastern Conference schools are gathering for the first time this week at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ to discuss the role of academics in intercollegiate athletics. Read MoreApr 28, 2003
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Improving health through expressive writing
Studies are examining whether expressive writing sessions can make a difference in emotional and physical health of patients with chronic illnesses- specifically patients with HIV, diabetes, and people looking for a way to stop smoking. Read MoreApr 28, 2003
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New "Music on the Mountain" community event launched at Dyer Observatory
The community is invited to bring a picnic, blankets and friends to the first evening of "Music on the Mountain," featuring Baldassari, Schaufer and Taylor Sunday, April 27 at 6 p.m. Read MoreApr 27, 2003
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Six elected to ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Board of Trust
A heart surgeon who broke the color barrier at the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ School of Medicine, the board chairman of a distinguished research institute, magazine editor, business executive from Nashville, graduating ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ senior and retired CEO are the newest members of the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Board of Trust. Read MoreApr 25, 2003
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Youth summer programs at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ available through online database
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ is offering a variety of summer programs in 2003, and details regarding each can be found on a single Web site. Read MoreApr 25, 2003
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Emergency Response Management Conference
Captain Veronica Stephens, M.S.N., R.N., Director of Operations for Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security. Read MoreApr 24, 2003
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SEC faculty leaders to tackle role of athletics in higher education
Faculty leaders from all 12 Southeastern Conference schools as well as SEC Commissioner Mike Slive and NCAA President Myles Brand will gather at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University May 1-2 in a historic meeting to focus their attention on the role of academics in intercollegiate athletics. Read MoreApr 24, 2003
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²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ and Metro to vie for presidential debates
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University and the Mayor’s Office have submitted a proposal to host one of the presidential debates in 2004 in Nashville. Read MoreApr 24, 2003
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MEDIA ADVISORY–Nuclear technology expert to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ
Theodore (Ted) Rockwell, internationally renowned expert in nuclear engineering, will speak on “Nuclear Technology: Facts and Myths about Radioactivity” in a free public lecture at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University April 23. A media availability will precede the address. Read MoreApr 23, 2003
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VUSN-Meharry launch project to improve care of people with diabetes
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵers are pioneering plans for improving the quality of care for low-income patients with type 2 diabetes, taking a lesson from the aviation and engineering industry. Read MoreApr 23, 2003
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VUMC participates in NIH fetal surgery trial
VUMC is one of three institutions participating in a $25 million, five-year trial of 200 patients comparing the safety and efficacy of fetal surgical repair and traditional postnatal repair of open neural tube defects in infants with spina bifida. Read MoreApr 23, 2003
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Nuclear technology expert to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ
Theodore (Ted) Rockwell, internationally renowned expert in nuclear engineering, will speak on “Nuclear Technology: Facts and Myths about Radioactivity” in a free public lecture at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University April 23. The lecture will be held 4-5 p.m. in the main auditorium on the first floor of Featheringill Hall. Read MoreApr 23, 2003
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²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ to conduct virtual college fair for high school students
High school students will have the opportunity to hear first-hand about the college experience from graduates of the nation’s top universities without ever leaving the classroom. ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University will conduct a virtual college fair connecting high school juniors and seniors to a panel of college alumni via videoconferencing on April 30 and May 1. Read MoreApr 23, 2003
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Media Advisory – New arts policy initiative to be announced Friday
Music industry executive Mike Curb, former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Bill Ivey and ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Chancellor Gordon Gee will make an announcement regarding the launch of a new arts policy initiative Friday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the Wyatt Center lobby. Read MoreApr 18, 2003
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Desmond Tutu to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and one of the world's foremost human rights advocates, will address the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ community on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreApr 16, 2003
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Interdisciplinary programs expand with new Jewish Studies major, faculty
Unique strengths in religion, culture, history and politics provide a broad base for the launch of a new undergraduate major in Jewish Studies in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreApr 16, 2003
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International Medicine division reaches out to Guyana
Dr. Jeff McKinzie and a 21 person team from the Medical Center will travel to Georgetown, Guyana later this month as part of a mission to promote clinical service, education, and research in the areas of international health, medical missions, and travel medicine. Read MoreApr 16, 2003