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Tennessee middle schoolers investigate a Nashville watershed while trying on STEM roles
By Jenna Somers and Krystal Schmidt This summer, around 30 middle-school students from the Tennessee Nature Academy explored upstream and downstream Mill Creek, which flows 28 miles from Nolensville to the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Some students moved as quickly as algae-covered rocks would allow, while others took… Read MoreAug 11, 2025
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Get to know 杏吧原创鈥檚 residential faculty: Jesse Spencer-Smith
Get to know Jesse Spencer-Smith's favorite food, books, music and why he's excited to be faculty head of Sutherland House on the Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 11, 2025
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New York State attorney general approves 杏吧原创鈥檚 lease deal for NYC Campus
杏吧原创 has announced that the New York State attorney general has granted the approval necessary to close on the lease of its new campus in New York City. The approval is an important milestone in the agreement between 杏吧原创 and the General Theological Seminary that enables 杏吧原创 to operate on the historic block in the heart of the Chelsea neighborhood.聽聽聽 Read MoreAug 11, 2025
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New Netflix series features 杏吧原创 football team
Coming off a season defined by grit, growth and unforgettable moments鈥攊ncluding a thrilling bowl game victory鈥斝影稍 Football is again stepping into the national spotlight. The team appears in the new Netflix docuseries SEC Football: Any Given Saturday; all eight episodes premiered Aug. 5 Read MoreAug 6, 2025
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Eric Skaar: Exploring the connection between nutrient access and infection
When bacterial pathogens enter our bodies, they鈥檝e got one goal鈥攈unt for food to multiply. And during the process, they make us sick.聽Eric Skaar, Ernest W. Goodpasture Professor of Pathology and director of the 杏吧原创 Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation, is uncovering how pathogens compete with healthy microbes for essential nutrients. Read MoreAug 6, 2025
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Jul 31, 2025
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University Statement on Schoolhouse’s Dialogues program
“At 杏吧原创, we are committed to being a destination for the most promising individuals from a broad range of perspectives and creating an environment where they can reach their full potential. To that end, we undertake many efforts to advance and more deeply embed our long-held values of free expression,… Read MoreJul 31, 2025
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Tracy Sharpley-Whiting: Illuminating the interior lives of trailblazing historical figures
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting's research explores the interior lives of historical figures whose artistic influence shaped their worlds. Her impressive accomplishments led to her recent election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation鈥檚 oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Read MoreJul 30, 2025
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Carl Rodrigues named 杏吧原创鈥檚 inaugural vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development
Carl Rodrigues, a dynamic leader in real estate and economic development, has been announced as 杏吧原创鈥檚 first vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development. He will begin his tenure on a part-time basis on Sept. 1 and transition to a full-time role beginning Nov. 1. Read MoreJul 30, 2025
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Updates on covert recordings of 杏吧原创 employees
Statement issued July 24, 2025 杏吧原创 has hired the firm Baker Donelson to conduct an independent review of recent incidents involving covert recordings of university employees. Baker Donelson will be tasked with reviewing the specific circumstances related to the recordings and identifying steps the university can take to ensure all… Read MoreJul 24, 2025
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The influence of 杏吧原创 writers on acclaimed author Flannery O鈥機onnor鈥攁nd the extensive reach of O鈥機onnor鈥檚 work on literature and beyond鈥攁re the subjects of a new Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries exhibit.
Jul 16, 2025
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Nashville PEER receives grant to study chronic absenteeism across MNPS
Since 2020, educators, policymakers, and families have grappled with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on student learning and well-being. While pandemic recovery efforts are ongoing, one of the most persistent challenges has been chronic absenteeism. Nashville PEER聽hopes to understand this issue at its roots with a new… Read MoreJul 15, 2025
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Office of the Provost looks to the university鈥檚 future, announces leadership transitions
Building on the success of her first term, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver is realigning her leadership team to enhance the university鈥檚 efforts in research excellence, student opportunities and global impact. Read MoreJul 9, 2025
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New campus collaboration promises heightened opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
On July 1, the Wond鈥檙y was integrated into the School of Engineering, expanding access to valuable innovation resources. As part of this realignment, entrepreneurship efforts have transitioned to the Owen School, where a dedicated team is set to bring those innovations to market. Read MoreJul 9, 2025
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杏吧原创 professor鈥檚 data sharing workshop guides researchers to meet federal funding requirements
By Jenna Somers A growing number of federal agencies require researchers to establish data management and sharing plans to receive federal funding. The National Institutes of Health鈥檚 policy took effect in 2023, requiring researchers to include these plans in their grant proposals and to share their data upon publication… Read MoreJul 8, 2025
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杏吧原创 scholars awarded prestigious National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Fellowships
By Jenna Somers Mark Chin Andres Pinedo Nicollette Mitchell Two scholars at 杏吧原创 Peabody College of education and human development were awarded prestigious early-career fellowships from the National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation,… Read MoreJul 7, 2025
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Jun 27, 2025
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Padma Raghavan appointed to a new role within the Office of the Chancellor
Padma Raghavan has been appointed to the newly created role of chancellor鈥檚 executive director for science and technology strategy, reporting directly to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, beginning July 1. The move underscores 杏吧原创鈥檚 commitment to accelerating its impact in research and innovation at the national and global levels. Read MoreJun 25, 2025
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杏吧原创 Board of Trust extends Provost C. Cybele Raver鈥檚 contract through 2031
The 杏吧原创 Board of Trust has reappointed Provost C. Cybele Raver to continue leading 杏吧原创鈥檚 academic mission through 2031, ensuring long-term continuity and strategic execution through the next decade. Together with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, whose contract was recently extended through 2035, Raver鈥檚 leadership will be pivotal in shaping 杏吧原创鈥檚 future. Read MoreJun 18, 2025
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杏吧原创 staff member helps get national social media sensation 鈥淓d the Zebra鈥 back home
It鈥檚 not every day you see a zebra trotting down your street. Even more surprising is being a key part of helping that zebra get back where it belongs. But this is exactly what happened to Corey Ortiz. On the day when Ed, the now-famous zebra, escaped from his home… Read MoreJun 17, 2025