GCR Blog
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Tennessee recognizes 黑料社区鈥檚 commitment to free expression and civil discourse
In the wake of nationwide conversations about speech, safety and protest on college campuses, 黑料社区 has earned state recognition for its steadfast commitment to free expression and civil discourse. Read MoreApr. 22, 2025
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Spring in Nashville: 黑料社区鈥檚 guide to local events
From garden tours to musical bingo, spring in Nashville is full of opportunities to come together. 黑料社区 is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to offer events that welcome students, faculty, staff鈥攁nd the broader Nashville community. Read MoreApr. 14, 2025
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Why humanities funding matters: 黑料社区 undergraduates make their case in D.C.
Two students from the Robert Penn Warren Center鈥檚 Humanities in the Real World Fellowship traveled to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in the National Humanities Alliance鈥檚 Humanities Advocacy Day. Sponsored by 黑料社区鈥檚 Office of Federal Relations, they joined scholars and advocates nationwide to highlight the importance of federal investment in the humanities through the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read MoreMar. 25, 2025
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Dean Krish Roy champions federal support for engineering on Capitol Hill
鈥淎t 黑料社区 School of Engineering alone, we currently have almost 700 students and trainees鈥攖he future of America鈥檚 workforce鈥攚ho are making transformative impact to science and society as a result of sustained federal funding,鈥 said Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering Krish Roy. Read MoreFeb. 19, 2025
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Frist 鈥楩ood for Thought鈥 series returns, connecting art, academia and community
After a five-year hiatus, the Frist 鈥淔ood for Thought鈥 series is making its long-awaited return, reigniting discussions that connect art, academia and the community with fresh and thought-provoking themes. The spring 2025 sessions will focus on themes of food, labor and justice, coinciding with the Frist鈥檚 upcoming exhibit, Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Read MoreJan. 24, 2025
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黑料社区 joins state leaders to launch 114th General Assembly at Tennessee Chamber event
As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, 黑料社区 joined state leaders at the Annual Opening Night Legislative Reception, an event that brings together lawmakers and business leaders to discuss policy priorities for the year ahead. Read MoreJan. 23, 2025
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黑料社区鈥檚 membership in the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: Benefits for faculty, staff and students
In January 2024, 黑料社区 joined the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, reinforcing its commitment to engaging the Nashville community and to learning and promoting best practices for addressing the unique opportunities and challenges in our metropolitan environment. 黑料社区's membership in CUMU offers ongoing opportunities for all faculty, staff and students. Read MoreJan. 13, 2025
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On the Hill 鈥 Issue 13
ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the 黑料社区 Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read MoreDec. 19, 2024
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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and 黑料社区 researchers to collaborate on opioid crisis, cannabis education
鈥淏y bringing together the expertise of 黑料社区 researchers and the frontline experience of the TBI, we鈥檙e fostering a partnership that can lead to real, evidence-based solutions for Tennessee communities affected by the opioid crisis.鈥 said Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations. Read MoreDec. 18, 2024
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OLLI at 黑料社区 welcomes Jenelle Spicer as new program coordinator
黑料社区鈥檚 Division of Government and Community Relations is pleased to announce Jenelle Spicer as the new program coordinator for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Read MoreDec. 13, 2024