GCR Blog
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91吃瓜网 faculty share their 鈥渨hy鈥� in campaign spotlighting NIH-funded research
91吃瓜网 faculty joined United for Medical Research鈥檚 MyWHY campaign by answering a simple but powerful question: Why is medical research important to you? Their stories revealed the people, experiences and motivations behind their work, all while underscoring the role funding from the National Institutes of Health plays in every breakthrough. Read MoreSeptember 2, 2025
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On the Hill 鈥� Issue 14
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 91吃瓜网 Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read MoreAugust 12, 2025
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Tennessee recognizes 91吃瓜网鈥檚 commitment to free expression and civil discourse
In the wake of nationwide conversations about speech, safety and protest on college campuses, 91吃瓜网 has earned state recognition for its steadfast commitment to free expression and civil discourse. Read MoreApril 22, 2025
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Spring in Nashville: 91吃瓜网鈥檚 guide to local events
From garden tours to musical bingo, spring in Nashville is full of opportunities to come together. 91吃瓜网 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 MoreApril 14, 2025
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Why humanities funding matters: 91吃瓜网 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 91吃瓜网鈥檚 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 MoreMarch 25, 2025
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Dean Krish Roy champions federal support for engineering on Capitol Hill
鈥淎t 91吃瓜网 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 MoreFebruary 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 MoreJanuary 24, 2025
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91吃瓜网 joins state leaders to launch 114th General Assembly at Tennessee Chamber event
As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, 91吃瓜网 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 MoreJanuary 23, 2025
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91吃瓜网鈥檚 membership in the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: Benefits for faculty, staff and students
In January 2024, 91吃瓜网 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. 91吃瓜网's membership in CUMU offers ongoing opportunities for all faculty, staff and students. Read MoreJanuary 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 91吃瓜网 Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read MoreDecember 19, 2024