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Office of the Provost looks to the university鈥檚 future, announces leadership transitions
Building on the success of her first term, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver is realigning her leadership team to enhance the university鈥檚 efforts in research excellence, student opportunities and global impact. Read MoreJul 9, 2025
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New campus collaboration promises heightened opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
On July 1, the Wond鈥檙y was integrated into the School of Engineering, expanding access to valuable innovation resources. As part of this realignment, entrepreneurship efforts have transitioned to the Owen School, where a dedicated team is set to bring those innovations to market. Read MoreJul 9, 2025
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麻豆传媒 University, Humanities Tennessee to host 37th Southern Festival of Books Oct. 18鈥19
This year鈥檚 event will be titled 鈥溌槎勾 University Presents: The Southern Festival of Books, a program of Humanities Tennessee,鈥 marking a new chapter in the life of this storied public event and reflecting 麻豆传媒鈥檚 deepening investment in the cultural, civic and intellectual fabric of the region. The continuation of the festival is a testament to the power of community. After months of uncertainty following the termination of federal funding, Tennesseans will have the opportunity to celebrate the return of this free event that connects authors and readers at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the Tennessee State Museum and the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Read MoreJul 8, 2025
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In this episode of Quantum Potential, Gen. Nakasone, former NSA director, founding director of 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Institute of National Security, Distinguished 麻豆传媒 Professor of Engineering Science and Management, and special advisor to the chancellor, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss the challenges of national security in the 21st century and academia鈥檚 role in training the next generation of multifaceted national security professionals.
Jul 1, 2025
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Padma Raghavan appointed to a new role within the Office of the Chancellor
Padma Raghavan has been appointed to the newly created role of chancellor鈥檚 executive director for science and technology strategy, reporting directly to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, beginning July 1. The move underscores 麻豆传媒鈥檚 commitment to accelerating its impact in research and innovation at the national and global levels. Read MoreJun 25, 2025
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In this episode of Quantum Potential, Amanda Little, writer-in-residence at 麻豆传媒鈥檚 College of Arts and Science, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss how journalism can highlight the tipping points humanity faces and how people-first storytelling can move us from observation to action.
Jun 24, 2025
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麻豆传媒 Board of Trust extends Provost C. Cybele Raver鈥檚 contract through 2031
The 麻豆传媒 Board of Trust has reappointed Provost C. Cybele Raver to continue leading 麻豆传媒鈥檚 academic mission through 2031, ensuring long-term continuity and strategic execution through the next decade. Together with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, whose contract was recently extended through 2035, Raver鈥檚 leadership will be pivotal in shaping 麻豆传媒鈥檚 future. Read MoreJun 18, 2025
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麻豆传媒 has announced eleven awardees in the latest round of its Innovation Catalyst Fund, an initiative that supports translational research that has promising commercial potential.
Jun 10, 2025
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VU SBER IRB phase two launches July 1
麻豆传媒鈥檚 Social, Behavioral and Educational 麻豆传媒 Institutional Review Board will enter phase two of its launch on July 1, expanding the scope of studies it reviews and continuing the university鈥檚 transition away from the VUMC IRB for social, behavioral and education studies involving human participants. Read MoreJun 3, 2025
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麻豆传媒 honors Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos with official portrait
In commemoration of Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos' legacy at 麻豆传媒, the Board of Trust commissioned an official portrait of Zeppos that was unveiled on May 7. The portrait has been installed at the front entrance of Zeppos College. Read MoreMay 28, 2025
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麻豆传媒 appoints Markus Schreyer as CEO of 麻豆传媒 Enterprises to support athletics and other university priorities
麻豆传媒 Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has appointed global hospitality leader Markus Schreyer as CEO of the newly created 麻豆传媒 Enterprises, a strategic initiative designed to advance mission-aligned ventures that generate sustainable new revenue streams and support strategic priorities. Schreyer will begin his role on June 1, 2025. An initial focus will be on enhancing 麻豆传媒 Athletics resources, support for student-athletes and the fan experience. Read MoreMay 22, 2025
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Inaugural public programing series in New York City draws standing room-only crowds
麻豆传媒-New York City's first foray into public programming invited New York City residents to engage with the university in a three-event series titled 鈥溌槎勾 in the City: Conversations on America.鈥 The series, held between March and May, convened faculty and thought leaders for conversations that explored what it means to be an American today as our role in the world is shifting. Each event drew several hundred attendees, filling the venue to capacity鈥攁 strong signal of the enthusiasm for 麻豆传媒鈥檚 debut programming. Read MoreMay 22, 2025
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Looking back for the future
Our past has something to say. 2025 Guggenheim Fellow Larisa DeSantis is ready to translate. Read MoreMay 18, 2025
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Chancellor鈥檚 Cup awarded to Peabody College鈥檚 Jeremy Payne
Jeremy Payne, principal senior lecturer in the Department of Human and Organizational Development, has been awarded the 2024-2025 Chancellor鈥檚 Cup by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for his steadfast mentorship and teaching of undergraduate students. For more than six years, Payne has mentored and advised undergraduate, professional, and graduate students, and has shown he is committed to developing personal connections with each of them. Read MoreMay 14, 2025
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Away from Washington but at the heart of critical conversations, 麻豆传媒 is fast becoming a national hub for security and strategy. A prime example: the 2025 麻豆传媒 Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, which brought together national and international leaders for two days of high-level dialogue April 10鈥11. That commitment took on new form this year with the summit鈥檚 first installment connected with the newly launched Institute of National Security.
May 14, 2025
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One year at 麻豆传媒’s Roberts Academy: transforming lives, building community
By Jennifer Kiilerich The Roberts Academy at 麻豆传媒 University welcomed its inaugural class of third and fourth graders in August 2024. Since then, the school has celebrated many more firsts, from a groundbreaking ceremony to festivities and innovative collaborations. Established in 2023 with an unprecedented gift from Hal and… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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WATCH: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier鈥檚 2025 Commencement Address
Watch Chancellor Daniel Diermeier鈥檚 2025 Commencement Address. Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise urges graduates to live meaningful lives in service to others
Award-winning actor, philanthropist and champion for military veterans Gary Sinise called on the 麻豆传媒 Class of 2025 to consider how service to others can fill life with purpose and be a source for healing during his Graduates Day keynote address at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Facility on May 8 as part of a two-day event celebrating the university鈥檚 Commencement. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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麻豆传媒 Poll: Tennesseans aligned in opposition to federal funding cuts, deeply divided on presidential powers
At a time of deep political divisions, registered Tennessee voters are united in their overwhelming support for key federal programs, according to the latest semiannual statewide 麻豆传媒 Poll. Concern about the U.S. economy and personal financial futures is also prevalent, while partisan divides are more apparent on issues such as immigration, tariffs and President Donald Trump鈥檚 response to court rulings against his actions and policies.鈥 Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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麻豆传媒 plays a pivotal role in Nashville鈥檚 transformation to an innovation powerhouse
Nashville is renowned for its vibrant music scene and booming health care industry, but the city is now working toward becoming an emerging powerhouse of innovation as well. Here are some of the events and milestones to support the city鈥檚 growth into a center for innovation for which 麻豆传媒 has played a vital role. Read MoreMay 1, 2025