🎓 Schools asked to eliminate DEI programs

🏫 Schools Must Eliminate DEI Programs

The U.S. Department of Education has given Tennessee schools until the end of this month to eliminate all DEI programs, or risk losing federal funding. We’re discussing how that impacts Nashville’s schools and universities on today’s City Cast Nashville podcast. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🏥 Medical Leaders Plead With Lawmakers

Leaders of Meharry Medical College and both Vanderbilt University and Medical Center joined a letter sent to the state’s congressional delegation pleading they stop Pres. Trump’s plan to reduce health care research funding. [The Tennessean]

🎓 TSU’s New Financial Plan

Tennessee State University’s interim President Dwayne Tucker announced a five-year financial plan to get the university back on track. The plan includes reallocating infrastructure capital funds towards operations, staff cuts, and scholarship caps. [Nashville Banner]

• The origins of TSU’s financial struggle [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
• TSU’s rich history [Hey Nashville]

🧑‍⚖️ Court Records Get Harder To Access

The Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk’s office has removed courthouse computers that allowed the public to view case files and court documents, claiming it was necessary to keep personal information confidential. Now the only way the public can access court records is by making a specific request in person. [Nashville Banner]

Nashville is known as the Athens of the South, and while partly that’s thanks to The Parthenon, it’s also because of our numerous colleges and universities. But which university is our oldest? Test yourself to find out!

🧑‍🎓 What is Nashville’s oldest university?

Meet eight-month-old Luna, a Chinese Crested Dog who loves everyone and wags her tail constantly! Normally Chinese Crested Dogs have brown eyes, so when Julie saw this puppy’s beautiful blue eyes, she had to have her.

Her name fits her so well; her eyes really do look like little moons! Love you too, Luna! 🌕