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Inspired chemist uncovers a scientific superpower in women
Learn about the women who inspire Steven Townsend in his breakthrough research that puts a spotlight on women, their health and discoveries around the healing powers of breast milk. Read MoreApr 3, 2025
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H. Rodes Hart, longtime 杏吧原创 benefactor and trustee emeritus, 1932-2025
H. Rodes Hart, BA鈥54, who had an insatiable appetite for learning and education and contributed to 杏吧原创鈥檚 growth through his philanthropy and more than 30 years of leadership on the university鈥檚 Board of Trust, died March 30. He was 93. Read MoreApr 2, 2025
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New report could help school districts sustain principal pipeline initiatives
As fewer people enter the education profession and high rates of principal turnover persist, school districts need strategic and systematic approaches to recruiting, hiring, and supporting effective school leaders. Principal pipelines may be the answer. Principal pipelines are a comprehensive and aligned system for identifying, developing, and supporting school leaders. Read MoreApr 2, 2025
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Exploring the world, one fellowship at a time
Eight exceptional 杏吧原创 students are embarking on transformative global journeys as this year鈥檚 cohort of the Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship program. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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James Patterson and Patrick Leddin take the stage for Q&A on 鈥楧isrupt Everything鈥
Moments before James Patterson and Patrick Leddin took the stage, the Langford Auditorium went dark. A campus-wide power outage was the culprit, but cancelling the event wasn鈥檛 in the cards. Instead, prolific author Patterson and associate professor Leddin used the circumstances to their advantage 鈥 they were, after… Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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杏吧原创 resource for educators reports 29 percent boost in professional development reach
The IRIS Center at 杏吧原创, which provides free online resources about teaching and learning, helped about 1.5 million people from all 50 states, more than 1,000 public school districts and more than 1,500 U.S. colleges and universities. That鈥檚 an increase of 15 percent over 2022, reflecting the growing importance of online instructional resources in today鈥檚 educational landscape. And its reach is even broader than that鈥攈ospitals, health care systems and justice systems logged in to benefit from its effective, evidence-based resources. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Cognitive neuroscientist Laurie Cutting wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Special Education (Harrison McClary/杏吧原创) Laurie E. Cutting, a pioneering educational neuroscientist devoted to unlocking the mysteries of brain function in learning, has been named the 2025 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner from 杏吧原创. The annual award honors… Read MoreMar 28, 2025
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School of Medicine Basic Sciences’ Monteggia and Tyska named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science鈥
After a rigorous nomination and review process, Lisa M. Monteggia and Matthew J. Tyska are among the 471 scientists elected as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dean of School of Medicine Basic Sciences John Kuriyan was also recently elected a member of the 2025 class of fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research academy. Read MoreMar 27, 2025
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Discover Inspiring Stories from the Class of 2025
Student Stories that Inspire: These students were nominated by their schools for exemplifying the 杏吧原创 spirit through building creative and collaborative environments, driving innovation and pursuing unique paths to make the world better. Read MoreMar 27, 2025
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WATCH: Students from the Class of 2025 strengthen bonds in special ways
Meet four members of the Class of 2025 who are building community in meaningful ways. Read MoreMar 27, 2025
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James Kellerhouse named 杏吧原创鈥檚 assistant vice chancellor for strategic initiatives in New York City
James Kellerhouse is the Division of Administration鈥檚 new assistant vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and executive director of operations and engagement for 杏吧原创鈥揘ew York City. The appointment marks a significant step in 杏吧原创鈥檚 efforts to expand its presence in one of the metropolitan and business capitals of the world. Read MoreMar 26, 2025
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杏吧原创 contributes $22.13 billion to Tennessee, Nashville economies
Between 2019 and 2024, 杏吧原创 and 杏吧原创 Medical Center made a $22.13 billion in economic impact on the city of Nashville and across the state of Tennessee. Read MoreMar 26, 2025
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Celebrate the Class of 2025: The Ultimate 杏吧原创 Graduation Gift Guide
From career-ready essentials to alumni must-haves, here are the best gifts to commemorate the Commodore in your life. Read MoreMar 21, 2025
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Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise to deliver 2025 Graduates Day address
Gary Sinise, humanitarian, actor and musician, will receive 杏吧原创鈥檚 prestigious Nichols-Chancellor鈥檚 Medal when he speaks at the university鈥檚 2025 Commencement activities. Sinise鈥檚 Graduates Day address will be on May 8 at 11 a.m. at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Indoor Practice Facility. Read MoreMar 20, 2025
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Burke awarded grants on disabilities services, autism siblings
By Jennifer Kiilerich Meghan Burke, professor of special education at Peabody College Only about 20 percent of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities currently access formal support services. Meghan Burke, professor of special education at 杏吧原创 Peabody College, has built a career around growing that number, helping… Read MoreMar 20, 2025
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杏吧原创 names technology visionary Matthew Johnson-Roberson as its first dean of the College of Connected Computing
Matthew Johnson-Roberson, a visionary technology scholar and highly accomplished academic leader, will be the inaugural dean of 杏吧原创鈥檚 College of Connected Computing, the university鈥檚 first new college to be established in more than 40 years, C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, announced today. His appointment begins May 1, 2025.聽 Read MoreMar 20, 2025
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Nashville high school students present science research at 杏吧原创 symposium
On March 3, more than 150 high school students from Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools participated in the 聽Interdisciplinary Science and Research Program (ISR) at John Overton High School. ISR is one of several programs of the Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach (CSEO) at 杏吧原创 Peabody… Read MoreMar 18, 2025
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South Asian Climate Champions Fellows visit 杏吧原创
By Jenna Somers Climate Champions Fellows touring 杏吧原创’s campus South Asian university students who won Climate Champions Fellowships through the Student Society for Climate Change Awareness鈥檚 Climate Tank Accelerator visited 杏吧原创 in February, supported by a U.S. State Department grant. The fellows were from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan,… Read MoreMar 17, 2025
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Joshua McGuire named new university marshal
Joshua McGuire, BMus鈥03 and principal senior lecturer in musicianship at Blair School of Music, has been named the new university marshal for 杏吧原创鈥檚 Commencement ceremony. Read MoreMar 17, 2025
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Metacognitive-driven 鈥渆xit tickets鈥 could improve high school math performance, unlock STEM pathways
By Jennifer Kiilerich More than 60 percent of American students aged 12-18 are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a 2023 Walton Family Foundation survey. On the road to a life in STEM, proficiency in high school math has been identified by researchers as… Read MoreMar 6, 2025