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MTSU political science student works on draft of legislation adopted by Metro-Nashville city council
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A simple classroom assignment laid the groundwork for Middle Tennessee State University political science major Yusuf Dogan to contribute to a nonbinding resolution later passed by Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County. During the spring semester of his freshman year at MTSU, Dogan was required...
924: Transferable Leadership Skills - with Jason T. Evans, Chief Operating Officer, Tennessee State University
YOUR guest is Jason T. Evans, Chief Operating Officer, Tennessee State University. YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared. YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio...
In a Historic Move, Belmont University Opens its Doors to Non-Christian Faculty
Belmont University’s broadened criteria for faculty hiring represents a historic shift in its long-standing mission as a Christian university. The policy now allows for hiring of people regardless of faith, which effectively opens it up to Jews, Muslims, other non-Christians, and those who are of no faith. The move also reflects the school’s new focus as “Christ-centered.” According to university president Greg Jones, “This deepens our own sense of mission. It’s been a very big process and an important step.”
From prison to Princeton: Former inmate earns Ivy League coding internship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - A former inmate at a Tennessee women’s prison has turned her life around and is now interning at Princeton University, thanks to a coding class she took while behind bars. Mary McCrary spent a year and a half behind bars at the Debra K. Johnson...
Balancing Passion for Academics and Football: How A Student-Athlete Can Stay Ahead on the Field and in the Classroom
The summer is never long enough – football practice and the return of academics will be here before you know it! For students enrolled in middle school, high school, and college athletics, balancing academic responsibilities with the demanding schedule of an athlete can be challenging. Put together a well-designed playbook for your year to score the best points on the field and in the classroom!
Bruins Abroad - Chloe Tarkany in Argentina
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This summer, a number of Belmont student-athletes spent some time overseas taking part in Belmont's Study Abroad Program. Throughout the summer, Belmont Athletics will highlight the experiences of our student-athletes as they encounter and engage with new landscapes, cultures, and peoples. Our next reflection is by Chloe...
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on Principled Neutrality, Campus Activism, and Community Engagement
Vanderbilt chancellor Daniel Diermeier sat down with Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville CEO Rabbi Dan Horwitz to discuss his philosophy of principled neutrality and campus activism. Diermeier began by outlining the professional trajectory that led him to Vanderbilt in July 2020. “Timing is everything in life,” he quipped, before explaining...
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