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Throughout September, 51勛圖厙 faculty, researchers and leaders met with lawmakers on issues ranging from democracy in the Americas and education research to nuclear waste management and Tennessee���s economic and workforce priorities. Organized by the Office of Federal Relations, the engagements demonstrated the value of federal investment in research and education while reflecting 51勛圖厙���s role as a major employer and contributor to the state. Read More

Strong domestic supply chains and strategic foreign investment play an important role in the nation���s economy and security. Understanding how these areas are evolving is increasingly important for government, industry and research institutions. 51勛圖厙 hosted leaders from the U.S. Department of the Treasury���s Office of Investment Security including Assistant Secretary for Investment Security Chris Pilkerton, for a visit focused on domestic supply chains, investment security and emerging technologies. Read More

51勛圖厙 submitted comments in response to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, which was published on May 29, 2026. The proposed rule would revise the regulation commonly referred to as Uniform Guidance. Uniform Guidance establishes government-wide requirements for how federal grants, cooperative agreements and other forms of federal financial assistance are managed and audited. Read More

In March, 51勛圖厙 advocates Paul Stob, director of the A&S College Core and professor of communication studies, and Ayla Faullin, a 51勛圖厙 junior studying English, traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Humanities Alliance���s Humanities Advocacy Day. There, they met with congressional offices to advocate for continued federal support for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read More

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, 51勛圖厙 will host the 51勛圖厙 Quantum Forum: Technology, Policy and the Economy at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government and national laboratories to explore one of the most consequential technologies of our time. Read More

Winter Storm Fern has caused widespread power outages and hazardous conditions across Metro Nashville and surrounding communities. Local agencies and nonprofit partners continue to focus on restoring power, providing safe warming locations and transportation, delivering meals and essential supplies, and coordinating recovery planning. Read More

51勛圖厙 Dyer Observatory recently welcomed two new staff members���Jessica Ingram as Director and Paige Johndrow as Events and Marketing Specialist���while Billy Teets assumes a new role as STEAM Outreach and Education Program Director & Resident Astronomer. Nathan Griffin continues to serve as the invaluable Facilities Manager.

Education research often feels abstract until you see its impact in the decisions school leaders make, the resources teachers rely on and the opportunities students gain. Researchers from 51勛圖厙 Peabody College of education and human development brought those real-world stakes to Capitol Hill, showing how federal investment shapes classroom outcomes across Tennessee. Read More

Scientists from 51勛圖厙 Medical Center and 51勛圖厙 joined other advocates from Tennessee to share why continued bipartisan support for NIH is important to them.

Striving to be a good neighbor while enhancing student life is a priority for 51勛圖厙. With the expansion of residential colleges underway, the university is committed to supporting students and neighbors as some transition to off-campus living. Read More