Arts And Science
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National Endowment for the Humanities grant goes to anthropology professor
Steve Wernke, assistant professor of anthropology, has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for the prototyping of two new electronic resources for collecting and analyzing geospatial data related to the colonization of Peru. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Vanderbilt expert: Corker taking judicious approach toward Iran
Media Note: Vanderbilt has a 24/7 TV and radio studio. The studio is free for Vanderbilt experts, other than reserving fiber time. More information » Bruce Oppenheimer U.S. Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is working to protect congressional prerogative on any nuclear agreement with Iran while avoiding the… Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Dyer Observatory celebrates 25 years of the Hubble Space Telescope
Dyer will celebrate a quarter-century of groundbreaking science and images with an open house and two lectures by Hubble Space Telescope project scientist and Vanderbilt astrophysicist C.R. O'Dell. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Nashville’s first political ad war is coming
Television viewers in Nashville will soon witness the first serious political ad war for the top Metro job, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. Read MoreApr 7, 2015
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Four students recognized by Goldwater Foundation
Four Vanderbilt students have been recognized in this year’s Goldwater Scholars competition. Ariel Helms has been selected as a Goldwater Scholar, and Taylor Cannon, Eunice Jun and Pavan Myneni have received honorable mentions. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Student art installations focus on Hillsboro Village
Eight students in a class taught by Professor of Art Mel Ziegler have created installations designed to prompt a creative response to the missions of various Hillsboro Village businesses. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Gottfried stepping down as Commencement’s university faculty marshal
Professor of English Roy Gottfried is stepping down as Vanderbilt's faculty marshal after many years of service at Commencement. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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“Religions, Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life” David Weintraub, Professor, 4.1.2015
Watch video of “Religions, Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life” by Professor David Weintraub on April 1st, 2015 during the Osher Center for Lifelong Learning Institute’s Spring term. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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“From Romantic Poetry to the Writings of the Beat Generation” Robert Barsky, 4.1.2015
Watch video of “From Romantic Poetry to the Writings of the Beat Generation” by Professor Robert Barsky on April 1st, 2015 during the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Spring term. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly
Five faculty awards were handed out March 31 during Spring Faculty Assembly, including the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Uruguayans skeptical as government takes control of marijuana market
Nearly 60 percent of Uruguayans disapprove of their governments move to take over the marijuana market, according to a LAPOP survey. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Vanderbilt Theatre to perform plays by Tennessee Williams
Vanderbilt University Theatre presents five short plays by esteemed American playwright Tennessee Williams April 2-5 at Neely Auditorium. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, honors and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, honors and achievements. Read MoreMar 30, 2015
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‘Is natural always better?’ topic of April 1 (Lunch)Box talk
Why do we strive for things that are natural? And is natural always better?" Read MoreMar 27, 2015
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Beasley named dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons
Vanessa Beasley, an expert in race, gender and diversity in U.S. political rhetoric, has been named the next dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University, effective July 1. Read MoreMar 26, 2015
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Vanderbilt and Pittsburgh to lead new center to identify toxic chemicals
EPA is establishing a new center at Vanderbilt University and the University of Pittsburgh to develop an alternative approach for toxicity testing to help evaluate the safety of the 80,000-plus chemicals in general commerce. Read MoreMar 25, 2015
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Nearly half of Brazilians support coup if corruption is high: LAPOP
A survey in Brazil by Vanderbilt's LAPOP project shows that the public there is open to a military coup in times of high government corruption. Read MoreMar 25, 2015
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Public lecture on social media and science communication March 26
This year's Forman lecturer, Chad Orzel, will talk about social media for communicating science. Read MoreMar 24, 2015
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This Easter weekend, hunt for fossils, not colored eggs
Vanderbilt students will give visitors a glimpse of Tennessee’s ancient past April 4 by guiding fossil hunts, identifying fossils and giving presentations and guided tours. Read MoreMar 24, 2015
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NYU Administrator to Lead College of Arts and Science
Lauren A. Benton, a distinguished administrator and influential scholar in international legal history, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Science, effective July 1. Benton is Silver Professor of History and affiliate professor of law at New York University, where she currently is dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Science. Read MoreMar 23, 2015