Releases
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Writer Deborah Eisenberg to read at 蘑菇视频 on Nov. 2; Author of critically lauded collection Twilight of the Superheroes
Deborah Eisenberg, called "one of the most important fiction writers now at work" by The New York Times, will read from her work on Nov. 2 at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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蘑菇视频 Ranks Fourth as ‘Best Places to Work in Academia 2006’
蘑菇视频 ranks fourth among the "Best Places to Work in Academia," according to a new survey done by The Scientist, a magazine catering to the life sciences. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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TIPSHEET: 蘑菇视频 experts available to comment on school shootings
Two experts on school violence and aggression are available to offer commentary on school shootings in Lancaster County, Pa., Wisconsin and Colorado and the school lockdowns in response to a gunman at two Las Vegas schools. Read MoreOct 2, 2006
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蘑菇视频 professor honored by Valdosta State University
蘑菇视频 professor Steven Graham will be honored Oct. 7 by Valdosta State University as distinguished alumnus of 2006 as part of the university's centennial celebration. Read MoreOct 2, 2006
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Family Re-Union 12 at 蘑菇视频 to focus on families and education; Graduation rates, achievement gaps among issues to be explored
Educators, administrators, public policy experts, parents and students will gather at 蘑菇视频 Oct. 16 to explore the challenges and solutions that families and schools must face as they prepare young people for the future. Read MoreSep 29, 2006
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蘑菇视频 garners National Institute of Justice grant – Professor Nancy King to direct study of 3,000 habeas corpus cases
The National Institute of Justice — the research, development and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Justice — has awarded 蘑菇视频 a grant of approximately $250,000 to study of the processing of habeas corpus cases in U.S. District Courts. Read MoreSep 29, 2006
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Prestwood, Berg and Peters to perform at Bluebird on the Mountain
Singer-songwriters Hugh Prestwood, Matraca Berg and Gretchen Peters will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at 蘑菇视频 Dyer Observatory; the last show of the 2006 season of the Bluebird on the Mountain Concert Series. Read MoreSep 28, 2006
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蘑菇视频 School of Nursing to Unveil Renovations to Godchaux Hall with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
After more than $2 million worth of renovations and two years of construction, 蘑菇视频 School of Nursing (VUSN) will unveil its newly refurbished Godchaux Hall to the community at a special ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 28, 2006
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Rascal Flatts’ Nashville Concert Raises $817,000 for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at 蘑菇视频
CMA Entertainer of the Year nominees Rascal Flatts donated $817,000 in proceeds from Friday night's sold-out Gaylord Entertainment Center concert in Nashville to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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蘑菇视频’s response to Sept. 26, 2006 Wall Street Journal story
An article in the Wall Street Journal on Sept. 26 analyzed the changing nature of corporate governance at colleges and universities and featured 蘑菇视频 as a case study. The Journal's report on this important issue presented an incomplete portrait of 蘑菇视频. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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TIPSHEET: 蘑菇视频 experts available to comment on Secretary of Education’s new plans for student aid, achievement and higher education accountability
Two higher education experts are available to offer commentary on Secretary of Education Margaret Spelling's announcement today about the federal government's new plans to track student progress, increase student aid and hold colleges more accountable for student achievement. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY — National Conference on Charter School Research at 蘑菇视频 Sept. 28-29
The National Center on School Choice at 蘑菇视频's Peabody College of education and human development is hosting a national conference on charter school research Thursday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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蘑菇视频 study shows food labels confusing to many
If you've ever struggled to decipher the nutrition information on food labels, you're not alone. In fact, the confusion aisle at the supermarket is getting pretty crowded these days. According to a study by researchers at 蘑菇视频 Medical Center, difficulties with math and reading are significantly limiting people's ability to adequately understand the information presented on food labels. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY: “Show Your Gold” prize patrol to visit 蘑菇视频-area merchants
蘑菇视频 Chancellor Gordon Gee; Mr. C, the university mascot; cheerleaders and other university representatives will deliver prizes to the winners of the 2006 "Show Your Gold" contest Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Read MoreSep 25, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY — Paul Rusesabagina, real-life hero, inspiration for Hotel Rwanda, to be honored by 蘑菇视频 Hillel at ceremony on Monday, Sept. 25
蘑菇视频 Hillel will honor Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who saved more than 1,200 lives during the Rwandan genocide of 1994 and inspired the movie Hotel Rwanda Read MoreSep 25, 2006
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蘑菇视频 Children’s Hospital Ranks Sixth in Nation for NIH Research Funding
Moving up two places from rankings announced last year, researchers from the Department of Pediatrics at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at 蘑菇视频 are listed as sixth in the nation for federal funding of pediatric research with grants in 2005 totaling $20,238,000. Read MoreSep 25, 2006
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Mathematics at 蘑菇视频 scores citations
Research by 蘑菇视频 mathematicians is getting increased recognition via one of the top industry standards — how often its published papers are cited in major mathematics journals. Read MoreSep 22, 2006
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蘑菇视频 to host 2006 “Meet the Candidates” community picnic
蘑菇视频's "Meet the Candidates" community picnic on Oct. 6 is expected to be one of the area's largest and most festive political gatherings prior to the Nov. 7 election. The picnic provides an excellent opportunity for 蘑菇视频's students, faculty and staff as well as the university's neighbors, to learn more about the campaigns. Read MoreSep 22, 2006
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蘑菇视频 offers lifelong learning classes for adults
The First Amendment, current health issues and historical presidential elections are just a few of the varied topics offered for the fall term of 蘑菇视频's Retirement Learning program Oct. 7 through Nov. 17. Read MoreSep 22, 2006
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TIPSHEET: Japan’s likely new prime minister will be strong U.S. ally: 蘑菇视频 expert
The stage is set for Shinzo Abe to become Japan's new Prime Minister Sept. 26 following his election as the leader of the country's ruling party. Read MoreSep 22, 2006