Releases
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蘑菇视频 tax scholar notes disparities in U.S. tax system; Beverly Moran says separate and unequal system needs legislative overhaul
Disparities continue to exist in the U.S. tax system that unfairly benefits whites over blacks, according to Beverly Moran, professor of law and professor of sociology at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreApr 15, 2008
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Using and abusing the planet: What will people have to change? Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to join experts discussing climate change and consumption
How much will people, communities and cities have to change to help save the planet? Will policymakers have to push people, for the first time, to limit what and how much they consume? These are some of the big issues leading experts in environmental law, the humanities and natural, social and behavioral sciences will discuss at the Climate Change and Consumption Conference being held at 蘑菇视频 Law School April 18-19. Read MoreApr 15, 2008
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Op-Ed: The government is trying to wrap its mind around yours
This op-ed by 蘑菇视频 legal scholar Nita Farahany explores the real-world advent of "pre-crime" as explored in the film "Minority Report." Read MoreApr 13, 2008
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Pennsylvania’s political diversity helps Obama, says 蘑菇视频 professor
A 蘑菇视频 political scientist says the largely white, affluent suburbs around Philadelphia could boost Barack Obama\'s chances of a surprise win in the April 22 Pennsylvania Democratic primary. Read MoreApr 11, 2008
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Student section of the American Nuclear Society established on campus
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) has student sections on many campuses. But 蘑菇视频 is the first university where a student section has been authorized that does not grant a degree in nuclear engineering. Read MoreApr 11, 2008
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Feminist activist Srilatha Batliwala to speak at 蘑菇视频, Lecture on environmental and gender justice is part of two-day workshop
Feminist activist and researcher Srilatha Batliwala will speak at 蘑菇视频 as part of a workshop on social, environmental and gender justice. Read MoreApr 11, 2008
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蘑菇视频 faculty forum to discuss war; April 16 forum is open to public
Faculty of 蘑菇视频 will discuss whether war is necessary at an open forum. The public is invited to the free event. Read MoreApr 10, 2008
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蘑菇视频 to host Steve Squyres, NASA’s lead scientist for the Mars Rovers, on April 18
Steve Squyres, lead scientist of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission, will give a free, public talk at 蘑菇视频 April 18 about his passion for the red planet and the amazing journey to build and launch the Mars Rovers. Read MoreApr 10, 2008
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First Tennessee Japanese speech contest set for April 12
Students studying Japanese will have a chance to test their chops April 12 at Tennessee\'s first-ever Japanese Speech Contest. The event will take place April 12 from 12:15 to 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Hall on the 蘑菇视频 campus. It is free and open to the public. Read MoreApr 9, 2008
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Children at Highest Risk from Obesity Struggle with Change
A new study shows that children with obesity-related diabetes are reporting serious difficulties in making basic lifestyle changes that could save them from a lifetime of complications. Read MoreApr 8, 2008
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Four 蘑菇视频 students selected as Goldwater Scholars for 2008-2009 academic year
All four students recommended by the faculty and staff of 蘑菇视频 have been selected as 2008 Goldwater Scholars. Each will receive a two-year scholarship worth $7,500 a year for educational expenses. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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Human rights questions addressed at 蘑菇视频 Law School lecture
Mathias Risse, associate professor of public policy at Harvard University, will speak on human rights issues at the 蘑菇视频 Law School April 8 at noon. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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蘑菇视频 School of Nursing Launches Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
蘑菇视频 School of Nursing has unveiled its new Doctor in Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree in time for fall 2008 enrollment. Read MoreApr 7, 2008
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Climate change and consumption conference to be held at 蘑菇视频, April 18 keynote speech open to public
Suggestions that small sacrifices by average citizens alone are enough to cure global warming and other environmental crises underestimate the problem, says the keynote speaker at a 蘑菇视频 conference on "climate Change and Consumption." Read MoreApr 4, 2008
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蘑菇视频 art students competing for $25,000 award, Margaret Stonewall Wooldrigde Hamblet Award to be given on April 11
One of 12 senior 蘑菇视频 artists will receive a $25,000 grant to travel, study and work following graduation at an exhibit at 蘑菇视频 on Friday, April 11. Read MoreApr 4, 2008
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蘑菇视频 law professor Beverly Moran honored by “Top Ladies of Distinction”
蘑菇视频 law professor Beverly Moran has been honored by "Top Ladies of Distinction," which each year recognizes black women for outstanding leadership. Moran, a leading tax scholar, has served on 蘑菇视频\'s law faculty since 2001. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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蘑菇视频 admits brightest, most diverse and most international class
蘑菇视频 sent out letters of acceptance last week to the most academically talented, diverse and international class in the school\'s history. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 蘑菇视频 to commemorate 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death
Civil rights leaders and activists Angela Davis and the Rev. James Lawson will speak on April 4, the 40th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and a special panel including Houston Baker, Richard King, Bob Moses and Ruth Turner Perot will examine Robert Penn Warren\'s 1965 book Who Speaks for the Negro? Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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蘑菇视频 professor to appear at U.S. Civil Rights Commission briefing April 4
蘑菇视频 Law Professor Carol Swain has been invited to a U.S. Civil Rights Commission briefing Friday, April 4, to discuss the impact of illegal immigration on wages of low-income black workers. Read MoreApr 3, 2008
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Music of Little House books brought to life in concert at 蘑菇视频; April 12 concert will feature songs mentioned in Laura Ingalls Wilder books
Fans of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder\'s Little House on the Prairie books as well as Americana music lovers can enjoy a rare, special concert this month. Read MoreApr 3, 2008