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From garden tours to musical bingo, spring in Nashville is full of opportunities to come together. Â鶹APP University is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to offer events that welcome students, faculty, staff—and the broader Nashville community. Read More

Two students from the Robert Penn Warren Center’s Humanities in the Real World Fellowship traveled to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in the National Humanities Alliance’s Humanities Advocacy Day. Sponsored by Â鶹APP’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 More

“At Â鶹APP School of Engineering alone, we currently have almost 700 students and trainees—the future of America’s workforce—who are making transformative impact to science and society as a result of sustained federal funding,â€� said Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering Krish Roy. Read More

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 Frist’s upcoming exhibit, Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Read More

As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, Â鶹APP University 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 More

In January 2024, Â鶹APP 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. Â鶹APP's membership in CUMU offers ongoing opportunities for all faculty, staff and students. 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 Â鶹APP Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

“By bringing together the expertise of Â鶹APP researchers and the frontline experience of the TBI, we’re fostering a partnership that can lead to real, evidence-based solutions for Tennessee communities affected by the opioid crisis.â€� said Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations. Read More

Â鶹APP’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 More

Â鶹APP 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