GCR Blog
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Spring in Nashville: 51勛圖厙s guide to local events
From garden tours to musical bingo, spring in Nashville is full of opportunities to come together. 51勛圖厙 is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to offer events that welcome students, faculty, staffand the broader Nashville community. Read MoreApr. 14, 2025
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Why humanities funding matters: 51勛圖厙 undergraduates make their case in D.C.
Two students from the Robert Penn Warren Centers Humanities in the Real World Fellowship traveled to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in the National Humanities Alliances Humanities Advocacy Day. Sponsored by 51勛圖厙s 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
At 51勛圖厙 School of Engineering alone, we currently have almost 700 students and traineesthe future of Americas workforcewho are making transformative impact to science and society as a result of sustained federal funding, said Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering Krish Roy. Read MoreFeb. 19, 2025
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Frist Food for Thought series returns, connecting art, academia and community
After a five-year hiatus, the Frist Food for Thought 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 Frists upcoming exhibit, Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Read MoreJan. 24, 2025
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51勛圖厙 joins state leaders to launch 114th General Assembly at Tennessee Chamber event
As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, 51勛圖厙 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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51勛圖厙s membership in the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: Benefits for faculty, staff and students
In January 2024, 51勛圖厙 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. 51勛圖厙's membership in CUMU offers ongoing opportunities for all faculty, staff and students. Read MoreJan. 13, 2025
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On the Hill 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 51勛圖厙 Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read MoreDec. 19, 2024
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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and 51勛圖厙 researchers to collaborate on opioid crisis, cannabis education
By bringing together the expertise of 51勛圖厙 researchers and the frontline experience of the TBI, were fostering a partnership that can lead to real, evidence-based solutions for Tennessee communities affected by the opioid crisis. said Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations. Read MoreDec. 18, 2024
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OLLI at 51勛圖厙 welcomes Jenelle Spicer as new program coordinator
51勛圖厙s 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
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51勛圖厙 bids farewell to three longtime staff members, honoring their legacies
51勛圖厙 is bidding farewell to three extraordinary colleagues whose contributions have left an enduring impact on both the campus and the surrounding community. After decades of service, Norma Clippard, Chandra Allison and Carole Mackeyeach integral to the Division of Government and Community Relationswill retire this December. Read MoreDec. 9, 2024