Releases
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Bundy acquittal, Trump loss may inspire future militia action: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ expert
Sociologist Amy Cooter says the acquittal may set a "legal and psychological precedent" for groups seeking to take action against a federal government they mistrust. Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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White supremacist activity spikes when Trump talks anti-immigration: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ researcher
Internet posts by white supremacists websites have spiked in concert with the presidential campaign. Read MoreOct 26, 2016
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Spending more on pre-K doesn’t guarantee success: Report
Many U.S. states have been quick to invest in pre-k without a clear strategy for success. Read MoreOct 25, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Farran to discuss new pre-K report at Brookings panel
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professor and pre-K expert Dale Farran will discuss her latest pre-K research Oct. 26. Read MoreOct 25, 2016
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Expert: Trump’s refusal to commit to honor vote has dangerous precedent
There is historical precedent for Donald Trump's refusal to confirm he will accept the results of the presidential election. It happened in 1860 and resulted in the Civil War. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Post-Election 2016: Beyond the headlines
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professors John Geer, Efrén Pérez and Tracy Sharpley-Whiting discuss the 2016 presidential election. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and TN Department of Education partner to support school improvement
The Tennessee Education Research Alliance will carry out research with clear, practical implications for the state’s key education strategies. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Expert: Anger, insecurity complicate presidential race
Believing Donald Trump's only constituency is white working class men is an incorrect assumption. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Sorting through the political polls: expert
A little savvy when it comes to interpreting political polls can be very helpful for members of the public looking for some insight. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, TDOE to launch new research alliance
The Tennessee Education Research Alliance will be rolled out at an Oct. 20 reception. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Expert explains the power of implicit bias
Biases that people hold below the surface are influencing how they view this electoral season, as well as major political issues. Efrén Pérez is an expert and wrote a book on the topic. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Center for Research on Men’s Health opens at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
Work has begun at a new universitywide research center with a two-pronged mission to promote men's health and reduce health disparities. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Study: Alternatively certified teachers more likely to leave
Alternatively certified teachers are more likely to leave the profession than traditionally certified teachers, according to a new study. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Pyramid Model could reduce preschool expulsion rate
Preschoolers are expelled for behavior problems at three times the rate of school-age children. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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TIP SHEET: Zechmeister can comment on terrorism and the election
Liz Zechmeister of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is available to comment on the effect of terrorism on the presidential election. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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An Opportunity Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholarship made it possible for Jacqueline Machesky to come to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
An Opportunity Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholarship made it possible for Jacqueline Machesky to come to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€”and to build steel bridges. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Nominate talented alumni
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alumni Association Board is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award and five additional awards. Read MoreSep 16, 2016
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Blasting for new Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Barnard residential college begins Monday, Sept. 12; will affect traffic on West End Avenue
Construction crews working on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s new Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Barnard residential college will begin blasting Monday, Sept. 12. Traffic on West End Avenue will be affected. Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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Diagnosis dismal
A new report highlights the need to improve college affordability, especially for lower-income families. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Teachers, race and gifted access
High-achieving black students are half as likely as their white peers to be assigned to gifted education. Their teachers’ race may explain why. Read MoreAug 31, 2016