$11.25M gift will propel efforts in national security research and neurodiverse innovation
A transformative gift from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ parents Laurel and Cliff Asness of Greenwich, Connecticut, to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Institute of National Security and the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation will have a significant impact on the future of national security and neurodiversity. The gift highlights the extraordinary support of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ community and underscores the ongoing momentum of the university’s historic Dare to Grow campaign.Read More
APPOINTMENTS
Kevin Stack named senior associate provost for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ–New York City
Kevin M. Stack, Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Professor of Law, is the new senior associate provost for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ–New York City. Working in collaboration with Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives James Kellerhouse, Stack will oversee academic affairs for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s New York City campus.Read More
FAMILY WEEKEND
Record-breaking milestones make for an unforgettable Family Weekend 2025
More than 5,200 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ parents and families gathered on campus to celebrate Family Weekend 2025. This year’s festivities, held Sept. 19–21, broke records by achieving the highest attendance ever recorded for the event.Read More
The Washington Post: John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, and Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, are quoted. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Unity Poll is cited.
The New York Times: Kristen Scarpato, associate professor of urology, is quoted.
Axios Nashville: Paul M. Nakasone, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management and founding director of the Institute of National Security, is mentioned.
Financial Times: Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, authored this opinion piece.
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