Releases
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Curious what Congress will do? PredictGov has a pretty good idea
PredictGov pulls from decades of congressional data plus hundreds of variables, including the bill’s sponsor, amendments, economic trends and political shifts. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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Alumni who go to events, volunteer and give back bring tremendous value to ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ.
Apr 5, 2017
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Seniors prepare for life after ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
The Life After ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ series provides seniors practical lessons to conquer and prevail in life after graduation. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.N. speaker to link human rights and fake news
A United Nations official will speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Law School about "fake news" as a human rights problem. Read MoreApr 4, 2017
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Rebuilding middle class is the key to preserving democracy
Law professor Ganesh Sitaraman: "Our Constitution wasn’t designed for a country with significant economic inequality." Read MoreMar 24, 2017
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11 students chosen as newest class of Ingram Scholars
Eleven incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of the Ingram Scholarship Program. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Love at first sight
As the next in a series of student profiles related to Opportunity ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ, Christopher Huerta represents just one of the nearly 9,000 students whose lives have been changed by this financial aid initiative. For more information on Opportunity ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ, visit vu.edu/oppvu. If it hadn’t been for… Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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TN principal exam fails to predict success; hinders diversity efforts
The SLLA may not be the right measure for hiring principals. Read MoreMar 16, 2017
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Neuroscientists can measure criminal intent – at least in the moment
Intent to commit a crime is a crucial factor in determining prison sentences. A new neuro study suggests it is possible to measure subtle variations in intent while a crime is being committed. Read MoreMar 13, 2017
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Contract clause in Constitution finding new relevance
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ professor James Ely has written a book about the contract clause of the Constitution. The clause has recently been used to block state legislatures from trimming the benefits of teachers. Read MoreMar 9, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean; developers gather to predict future of Nashville’s commercial, residential markets
Hosted by ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University School of Engineering, the 8th Annual Construction Project Management Symposium on March 9 is titled “Nashville: Still the ‘It City.'" Read MoreMar 6, 2017
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No injuries in fire at Carmichael Towers
Update, 10:37 p.m.: All buildings in the Carmichael Towers complex have been cleared by the fire marshal and have been determined to be environmentally safe for occupancy. While there are no health or safety concerns, the conditions in Towers 2, where the fire occurred in the basement, are not optimal. Read MoreMar 3, 2017
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Media Advisory: Teens build model bridges–only to destroy them
Area teens will watch their model bridges break apart dramatically Saturday, March 4, at the 9th Annual Music City Bridge Building Competition, organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers and Janey Camp, a ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University civil engineering research associate professor. Read MoreMar 3, 2017
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Tie free trade agreements to economic equality: ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ researcher
Citizens would be more supportive of free trade deals if provisions were made in the agreements to combat income inequality, says ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ law professor Timothy Meyer. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Patient complaints can identify surgeons with higher rates of bad surgical outcomes: study
Recording and analyzing patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons with higher rates of surgical site infections and other avoidable adverse outcomes, according to a study led by ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Medical Center (VUMC) investigators in collaboration with six other major academic health systems. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Teacher turnover rates critical in TN turnaround efforts
Both ASD and IZone schools are recruiting effective teachers, but the iZone schools are doing a better job of retaining them. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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‘Liberal’ government agencies will lose more managers in the age of Trump
A new Republican president could mean a challenge to retain federal employees at government agencies that skew liberal Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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From the Dean – Winter 2017
A new year. Perhaps even a new era. During periods of intense change it never hurts to refocus one’s energies on the basics. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Winter 2017 Staff
Reflector Winter 2017 The Peabody Reflector is published twice annually, in January and July, by ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Peabody College of education and human development in cooperation with ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University News and Communications, 2100 West End Ave. Suite 1100, Nashville, TN 37203. It is produced by ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµâ€™s Creative Services and Printing Services, and… Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Out of Reach?
Tyler is a bright young student. He gets good grades and participates in extracurricular activities. He has a job at the home improvement store and has started saving his money. He has applied to a state college nearby and is accepted. He even qualifies for a scholarship. Sounds like Tyler’s going to college, right? Not necessarily. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017