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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ 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 Mackey—each integral to the Division of Government and Community Relations—will retire this December. Read More

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is pleased to announce Tara Hamilton as the new Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Known for her exceptional skills in relationship-building and expertise in fundraising, Hamilton brings a deep commitment to lifelong learning and a vision for OLLI future. Read More

Nathan Green and Daniel Culbreath represented ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ at the Tennessee Chamber Washington D.C. Fly In, discussing policies that benefit both the university and Tennessee business community. Read More

As the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ prepares for a new chapter, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of two individuals who have been key to OLLI success. We are also excited to announce the search for the next Director of OLLI at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´. The new director will lead efforts to engage and inspire the OLLI community while continuing to provide high-quality educational and cultural experiences. Read More

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Division of Government and Community Relations announces the addition of Gwendolyn Zwirko to the Office of Federal Relations. She joins the Washington, D.C.-based team as office manager and directly supports the federal relations team in advancing the university advocacy priorities. Read More

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Community Relations team plays a crucial role in extending the university's reach into the Nashville area, partnering with local communities and organizations to make a tangible difference in our city and region. Read More

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming state and federal primary and state and county general election on Thursday, August 1. This Tennessee primary election is pivotal in determining candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House of Representatives ahead of the general election on November 5. Read More

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is excited to announce a significant enhancement to the application process for the Community Impact Fund. Effective June 2024, all funding requests must be submitted through our new online portal. This streamlined approach aims to provide a more efficient and accessible experience for our dedicated local nonprofit partners. Read More

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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ graduate students traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering Workshop. The program provides an opportunity for students from around the country to learn from experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Office of Federal Relations has been sponsoring graduate students to participate in the AAAS CASE workshop for a decade. Read More