Year: 2002
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Frist will make major role change as Senate leader, says Â鶹´«Ã½ expert
Tennessee would gain significant legislative clout should Sen. Bill Frist become the next majority leader, the powerful post would require a major role change for the heart surgeon. Read MoreDec 20, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, students to explore parallels between Brazil-U.S. through innovative curriculum and exchange program
Â鶹´«Ã½ and Howard universities are joining with two Brazilian institutions to help ensure that their nations next generation of scholars, government officials and corporate executives will be prepared for the challenges of an increasingly global economy. Read MoreDec 19, 2002
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David Mills joins Â鶹´«Ã½s government relations team
David Mills, a community advocate and political leader, has joined Â鶹´«Ã½\'s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations as assistant director for state policy and legislative affairs. Read MoreDec 19, 2002
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Clinicians personal theories influence diagnoses of mental disorders
Despite the considerable effort that leaders in the field of clinical psychology have taken to make the diagnosis of mental disorders an objective process, the theoretical beliefs of clinicians still appear to play a major role in the process. Read MoreDec 17, 2002
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Gore’s decision raises former vice president’s political stature
Al Gores announcement that he will not run for president in 2004 makes him seem less driven by political ambition, according to Â鶹´«Ã½ University political scientist John Geer. In addition, the former vice presidents extensive knowledge of public policy and experience on the campaign trail are likely to be missed by Democratic party operatives, Geer says. Read MoreDec 17, 2002
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Designing a robot that can sense human emotion
Forget the robot child in the movie AI. Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers Nilanjan Sarkar and Craig Smith have a less romantic but more practical idea in mind. Read MoreDec 16, 2002
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James Morgan heads Â鶹´«Ã½ University Alumni Association
Charlotte stockbroker James H. Morgan has been elected president of the Â鶹´«Ã½ University Alumni Association. Read MoreDec 12, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ conference brings together leading scholars in intellectual assessment
Some of the world\'s leading scholars in the field of individual differences in intelligence and the assessment of mental abilities will gather Dec. 4 at Â鶹´«Ã½. Read MoreNov 27, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ University dedicates 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge Dec. 6
It will be Commodores on parade Friday, Dec. 6, as Mr. Commodore, Â鶹´«Ã½ University Cheerleaders and a marching trio of musicians make the first trek across the new 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge. Read MoreNov 25, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ University receives federal grant to help improve the quality of life of residents in northwest Nashville
Â鶹´«Ã½ is leading an effort to help residents of northwest Nashville transform its neighborhoods into a safe, self-sustaining, healthy and cohesive community. Read MoreNov 21, 2002
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Hanan Ashrawi, advocate for Palestinian state, to speak at Â鶹´«Ã½
Hanan Ashrawi, a spokesperson for the Arab League, will discuss the likelihood and legitimacy of a Palestinian state when she addresses the Â鶹´«Ã½ community on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. The event is open to the public. Read MoreNov 21, 2002
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Randy Smith named Â鶹´«Ã½ associate vice chancellor for alumni relations
Randy Smith, who has headed Â鶹´«Ã½s regional fund-raising efforts for the past three years, will become the Universitys associate vice chancellor for alumni relations Dec. 2. Read MoreNov 15, 2002
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Declaration of Independence Road Show visits Â鶹´«Ã½
We Own America, a unique combination of history and hip-hop poetry aimed at promoting the involvement of an informed, passionate citizenry to help shape the fate of America, will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Â鶹´«Ã½. Read MoreNov 15, 2002
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Guggenheims Donald Saff to explore arts collaborative process in Â鶹´«Ã½ address
Donald Saff, director of Saff Tech Arts and senior curator of prints and drawings at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, will explore the collaborative process through which art is created on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Â鶹´«Ã½. Read MoreNov 14, 2002
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More than 5,700 Middle Tennessee jobs result from Â鶹´«Ã½ R&D
Â鶹´«Ã½ and development activities at Â鶹´«Ã½ University are responsible for more than 5,700 jobs in Middle Tennessee. Read MoreNov 12, 2002
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Owen School names new head of corporate relations
Jim Bradford, clinical faculty member and former president and chief executive officer of United Glass Corporation, has been named associate dean for corporate relations at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreNov 11, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ Child Care to celebrate expansion on Edgehill
A $1.9 million expansion and renovation of one of Â鶹´«Ã½s two child care centers will significantly increase the number of children who can receive early childhood education and care on campus, helping to meet an employee-identified priority. Read MoreNov 8, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ University professor elected to National Academy of Education
Â鶹´«Ã½ University education professor Paul Cobb has been honored for his work focusing on core mathematical concepts for grades K-3 and middle school grades with election to the prestigious National Academy of Education. Read MoreNov 7, 2002
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Ben Stein will share insight in Â鶹´«Ã½ address
Members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community will have the chance to Win Ben Steins Insight when the popular game show host and commentator comes to Â鶹´«Ã½ Universitys Langford Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Read MoreNov 7, 2002
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Â鶹´«Ã½ investing more than $100 million in transinstitutional research
Â鶹´«Ã½ University is investing more than $100 million of its own money to create a series of interdisciplinary research centers designed to propel its faculty members into the forefront of a number of selected research frontiers. Read MoreNov 7, 2002