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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 12 MIN

What is an Age-Friendly University? Featuring Tennessee's Health Commissioner

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MTSU is proud to join the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, earning the distinction of being Tennessee's very first Age-Friendly University. This global network champions positive aging by supporting innovative educational programs, groundbreaking research, curriculum development, arts and culture initiatives, and community engagement—all aimed at promoting health, well-being, and opportunities for older adults. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Deborah Lee, Professor and holder of the NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing, and Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, who share their insights and celebrate this historic milestone for MTSU and the state of Tennessee.

MTSU is proud to join the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, earning the distinction of being Tennessee's very first Age-Friendly University. This global network champions positive aging by supporting innovative educational programs, groundbreaking research, curriculum development, arts and culture initiatives, and community engagement—all aimed at promoting health, well-being, and opportunities for older adults. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Deborah Lee, Professor and holder of the NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing, and Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, who share their insights and celebrate this historic milestone for MTSU and the state of Tennessee.

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