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WKRN, Channel 2: Nashville Pro-Israel group taking caution amid global security concerns after U.S. strikes on Iran

Jun. 23, 2025—Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, interviewed.

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Brighter Side of News: Scientists discover rare intermediate black holes using gravitational waves

Jun. 23, 2025—Karan Jani, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, quoted.

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BBC’s The Documentary Podcast: Australia’s extinction crisis

Jun. 20, 2025—Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences, interviewed.

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The New Republic: How the billionaires took over

Jun. 20, 2025—Research from Larry Bartels, May Werthan Shayne Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, cited.

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The student becomes the teacher: one undergraduate’s journey in environmental protection

Jun. 3, 2025—Growing up, Devan Wiley spent a lot of time in nature. As part of an active family that encouraged outdoor adventures, Wiley developed a love for the natural world. But it wasn’t until college, when Wiley began to realize the full extent of the climate crisis, that they found themself drawn toward environmental protection. While...

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Faculty Accolades 2024-25

May. 23, 2025—Throughout the past academic year, faculty in the College of Arts and Science have shown tremendous dedication to not only providing unparalleled instruction, but also toward advancing their scholarship and research. From powerful discoveries to creative expression across a wide range of disciplines, our faculty are making impactful contributions to their respective fields and to...

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Research roundup: 11 things we learned this year

May. 23, 2025—Illustrations by Liz Chagnon Faculty in the College of Arts and Science are pursuing groundbreaking research and discovery across a wide range of fields. They advance scientific progress, artistic expression, and a deeper understanding of the world around us—its past, present, and future.  Here are a few things we’ve learned from our faculty this academic...

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College of Arts and Science graduate students receive teaching awards

May. 23, 2025—The College of Arts and Science recently recognized four graduate students for exceptional teaching in the 2024-2025 academic year: Savannah Bastian and Lucia Edafioka received the Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant award, Pragun Tuladhar received the Outstanding Graduate Student Laboratory Instructor award, and Sarah Hagaman received the Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher award. “Of the nearly...

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Scientists discover new evidence of intermediate-mass black holes

May. 23, 2025—In the world of black holes, there are generally three size categories: stellar-mass black holes (about five to 50 times the mass of the sun), supermassive black holes (millions to billions of times the mass of the sun), and intermediate-mass black holes with masses somewhere in between. While we know that intermediate-mass black holes should...

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Two semesters same interview – a First-Year experience with Bethel Derege

May. 1, 2025—Say hello to Bethel Derege (Class of 2028) as she answers the same questions across two different semesters, for a peak into a first-year experience in the College of Arts and Science.

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