Arts And Science
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Landers added to UNESCO slave route committee
History professor Jane Landers has been appointed to an international scientific committee working to identify important historic sites related to the slave trade. Read MoreJan 13, 2016
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Pope’s call for ecological action focus of cross-disciplinary talks
Environmental experts from a variety of fields will come together at Vanderbilt Divinity School for three public events this spring to discuss and respond to Pope Francis' letter on climate change. Read MoreJan 12, 2016
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Why politicians won’t reach across the aisle
Bad feelings about each other rather than competing ideologies keep Republicans and Democrats from encouraging their representatives to compromise and get things done, say the authors of a new book about why Washington won’t work. Read MoreJan 11, 2016
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‘The Last Laugh’ exhibition pays tribute to retiring Vanderbilt art professor
See a sampling of retiring art professor Michael Aurbach's satirical sculptures at a Fine Arts Gallery exhibition Jan. 14-March 3. Read MoreJan 8, 2016
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Paris Climate Agreement subject of public lecture, roundtable at Vanderbilt Wednesday, Jan. 13
The Paris Climate Agreement is the subject of a lecture by a Columbia University law professor and a roundtable discussion to be introduced by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Both events will be held at Vanderbilt Law School Jan. 13. Read MoreJan 8, 2016
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State of the Union address – Vanderbilt experts available
President Obama is set to talk to the nation on Jan. 12 for his final State of the Union address. Vanderbilt has an array of experts available. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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Professor offers unsettling look at humanity with study of people and their dogs
Stories of relationships between dogs and people and actions surrounding those relationships are relayed by Colin Dayan in a new book calling for greater empathy and engagement across class and racial lines. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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Listen: Edgehill’s rich culture conveyed through Curb Center art exhibition
A Curb Center exhibition opening Jan. 21 considers the future for a vibrant Nashville neighborhood through some of its past and present artists. Read MoreJan 5, 2016
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Listen: Class uses mapping technology to trace African American presence in country music
In a new class taught by writer-in-residence Alice Randall, students were surprised to learn the deep historical African American influence on country music from its earliest roots to today. Read MoreDec 31, 2015
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Manhattan Project physicist, professor Ernest Jones has died
Ernest Jones, one of the last of the generation of scientists to have worked on the Manhattan Project, died Dec. 19. He was 97. Read MoreDec 30, 2015
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The most popular research stories of 2015
With discoveries ranging from the origins of consciousness to the end of the universe, 2015 was a year of incredibly diverse research at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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Psychotherapies have long-term benefit for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
A new meta-analysis has found that the beneficial effects of using psychological therapy to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are not only short term but are also long lasting. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards and achievements. Read MoreDec 18, 2015
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Grant to Vanderbilt historian will help fund book on diabetes
Vanderbilt historian Arleen Tuchman is getting some assistance with her work on a book about the cultural history of diabetes. Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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Listen: Register now for Vanderbilt Osher winter 2016 classes
Learn how to play the steel drums, watch a performance of "King Lear," and much more during the Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning winter classes, open to all adults 50 and older. Read MoreDec 14, 2015
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McNamara to step down from provost’s office Dec. 31
Timothy P. McNamara, professor of psychology, will step down as vice provost for research and international affairs Dec. 31, concluding a one-year appointment to the role and more than a decade of service to the Office of the Provost. He plans to return to full-time research and teaching. Read MoreDec 14, 2015
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New Testament scholar hosts Twitter Q&A on ‘first Christmas’ Dec. 15
Learn more about the first Christmas described in the Bible when New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine answers questions with the hashtag #AskVU on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Read MoreDec 9, 2015
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All together now: What makes Nashville’s music community so strong
Successful arts communities are anchored by three types of "artist-activists," visionaries who create opportunities for artists to develop their craft. Read MoreDec 8, 2015
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Vanderbilt Poll-Tennessee: Immigration issue indicative of growing divide between mainstream Republicans, Tea Party
The new Vanderbilt Poll finds that Tennessee voters are getting more interested in immigration and strongly support freedom of religion, Muslims included. Read MoreDec 4, 2015
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Vanderbilt Poll reveals statewide attitudes toward pressing issues
Results of the latest Vanderbilt Poll on Tennessee issues will be released on December 4 in the Student Life Center on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreDec 1, 2015