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Peabody Global Initiatives launches; faculty spearhead global research seed grants
This fall, 杏吧原创 Peabody College of education and human development seeks to strengthen and advance its global reach. The Peabody Research Office will expand its mission and strategy to include Peabody Global Initiatives. Peabody Global Initiatives will support faculty to pursue international research and disseminate knowledge as well… Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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From particle physics to beekeeping: Nashville students showcase STEM prowess through 杏吧原创 programs
By Jenna Somers Metro Nashville Public School students enrolled in programs offered by the Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach at 杏吧原创 Peabody College of education and human development experienced a summer of learning that sowed the seeds of budding scientists. The CSEO enhances STEM literacy through establishing… Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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Student Immersion in National Security
See how students in a special Immersion 杏吧原创 project are partnering with a new national security institute to prevent cybersecurity attacks. Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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Nashville Innovation Alliance charts the city鈥檚 course as a hub of innovation with inspiration, lessons from global centers
鈥淭he cities that thrive in this century are those that offer a home and opportunities to researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Our next step must be to cultivate our home-grown innovation technology.鈥 With those words, 杏吧原创 Chancellor Daniel Diermeier set the vision for the Nashville Innovation Alliance Ecosystem Forum, the… Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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Get to know 杏吧原创鈥檚 residential faculty: Andrew Finch
Hear why Andy Finch and his wife are excited to be the newest residential faculty in the Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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Get to know 杏吧原创鈥檚 residential faculty: Brittany Chase
Brittany Chase started as an undergraduate at 杏吧原创, now she's one of the new residential faculty. Read what she's most looking forward to as she moves onto the Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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Provost announces reappointments of Vice Provosts Christiansen and George
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has announced reappointments for Douglas Christiansen, vice provost for university enrollment affairs, and Tracey George, vice provost for faculty affairs and professional education, beginning July 1, 2024. Read MoreAug 5, 2024
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杏吧原创 statement
杏吧原创 statement in response to questions about a recent social media post by Olympic athlete Veronica Fraley: 鈥溞影稍 is committed to supporting our student-athletes as they pursue their full potential. We provided our student-athlete Veronica Fraley with the聽maximum financial aid consistent with NCAA regulations. We also help our student-athletes… Read MoreAug 2, 2024
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Alumni Association names 2024 award recipients
The 杏吧原创 Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the 2024 recipients of its annual alumni awards. The honorees will be celebrated during Reunion and Homecoming Weekend Nov. 7鈥10. Robert Hatcher Robert D. Hatcher Jr., BA鈥61, MS鈥62, is the 2024 recipient of the Alumni Professional Achievement Award, recognizing 杏吧原创 alumni… Read MoreJul 31, 2024
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Alumni Association celebrates new, returning board members
The 杏吧原创 Alumni Association is pleased to announce new and returning alumni leaders to its board for terms effective July 1. The Alumni Association鈥檚 mission is to engage 杏吧原创 alumni in the life of the university, encourage lifelong connections and support the university鈥檚 goals. 鈥溞影稍 alumni are fundamental in shaping… Read MoreJul 31, 2024
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杏吧原创 Statement
The university has reviewed an incident that occurred at a June 25 admissions event on campus. Read MoreJul 29, 2024
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year grant through the NIH鈥檚 flagship T32 institutional training grant program. T32 grants provide funding to support students and postdoctoral trainees working in focused areas of research that advance the NIH mission.
Jul 29, 2024
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Professor of Mechanical Engineering聽Deyu Li聽has been awarded an inaugural聽National Science Foundation TRAILBLAZER Engineering Impact Award聽to extend聽Max Planck鈥檚 theory聽of thermal radiation from equilibrium thermal sources to a regime where non-equilibrium energy carriers can lead to significantly enhanced radiative heat dissipation.
Jul 29, 2024
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杏吧原创 School of Nursing Associate Professor Deonni Stolldorf, PhD, RN, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the most prestigious honors in nursing. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact to advance the public鈥檚 health.
Jul 26, 2024
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杏吧原创 researchers have developed a set of nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system in mice to fight cancer and may eventually do the same in humans.
Jul 25, 2024
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The聽杏吧原创 Lab for Immersive AI Translation聽and its collaborators are hosting a week-long summer school Aug. 12-15 focused on cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of deep learning and artificial intelligence.
Jul 25, 2024
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Prestigious $1.3M Keck grant boosts research on alcohol detection, aiding alcohol use disorder treatment
杏吧原创 assistant professor of pharmacology Cody Siciliano has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to study oral chemesthesis, the burning sensation you feel in your mouth when you sip alcohol. Understanding this sensation better could lead to new treatments for alcohol use disorders, but research in this area is scarce. Read MoreJul 24, 2024
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STARS College Network expands, creating more opportunities for rural and small-town students in higher education
The STARS College Network, a coalition formed in April 2023 by 杏吧原创 and 15 other prominent colleges and universities, will double in size after a year of landmark growth in creating opportunity for students from America鈥檚 small towns and rural communities, adding 16 new member colleges and universities this year. Read MoreJul 24, 2024
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杏吧原创鈥檚 Life Science Showcase focuses on cutting-edge infectious disease research
Infectious diseases pose a significant global health challenge, accounting for a substantial proportion of deaths worldwide, according to recent data from the World Health Organization. 杏吧原创鈥檚 Life Science Showcase: Advancing Innovation in Infectious Diseases held on July 18 emphasized the vital importance of advancing research and innovation to combat these persistent threats. Read MoreJul 23, 2024
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Jeffrey Spraggins, associate professor of cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, and chemistry, has been named director of the Mass Spectrometry Research Center. He succeeds Richard Caprioli, Stanford Moore Chair in Biochemistry, who established the MSRC in 1998 and who is retiring this summer.
Jul 17, 2024