Professor Offers Perspective on Afghan-Taliban Peace Talks
After six days of peace talks in Qatar, the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban appear closer to an agreement that could end US troops’ 17-year presence in the country.
Mic/Nite: Showcasing Faculty Research in Less Than Seven Minutes
One microphone. Ten faculty members. 400 seconds. That’s under seven minutes for each faculty member to explain their unique research.
Microgrids Explained: Keeping the Power On During Storms
Microgrids can be thought of as small-scale power stations, connected to one another in a way that mimics our current power grids.
Williams’s US Open Controversy Is Platform for Discussion
The 2018 US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will be remembered for Williams’s argument with chair umpire Carlos Ramos.
Experts Available to Speak About Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall on the East Coast in the coming days.
4 Questions with David Clarke: Railways’ Sustainable Future
David Clarke says that when we think about sustainable transportation, we can look to railways for a path forward.
Economist Available to Speak on White House Trade Negotiations
Matt Murray, director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and assistant director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, is available talk about the implications of trade negotiations and the impact they could have industries and workers in Tennessee and the rest of the country.
Six Quick Questions on Tax-Free Weekend
Tennessee’s annual tax-free weekend kicks off Friday, giving consumers across the state an opportunity to stock up.
Expert Can Discuss Net Neutrality, AT&T/Time Warner Merger
Two major communications issues are making headlines this week, and Professor Stuart Brotman is available to explain what’s happening and how it might affect consumers.
Nuclear Security Expert Addresses Potential North Korea Denuclearization
Howard Hall, the joint UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Global Nuclear Security, addressed some of the topics of interest between the United States and North Korea.
Pressure on Young Athletes: Six Questions with Jedediah Blanton
Parents should pause and think about how to make the most out of a young athlete’s experience.
Experts Can Talk on AT&T–Time Warner Merger Case
A high-stakes trial is under way to determine if AT&T, the nation’s largest telecommunications provider, should be allowed to combine with Time Warner.