Month: January 2003
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Vanderbilt engineering student receives Marshall Scholarship
David Brogan, a Vanderbilt biomedical engineering senior who combines his studies with cross-country competition and community involvement, has been chosen to receive one of the prestigious Marshall Scholarships. Read MoreJan 13, 2003
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AMERICAN CHILDREN OF WAR COPING WITH TEARFUL GOODBYES Vanderbilt University researcher says Department of Defense schools are prepared
More and more tearful goodbyes are happening across the country between American children and parents who are being deployed because of impending war. However, children of the American military fare surprisingly well when Mom or Dad is halfway around the world. Read MoreJan 9, 2003
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Racists threats to have federal judge murdered typical of how he operates, says Vanderbilt expert
Matthew Hale, arrested and charged yesterday in Chicago with soliciting the murder of federal judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow, is a dangerous man leading a radical, well-established group, according to Carol M. Swain, professor of law and political science at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJan 9, 2003
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Vanderbilt Law School professor recognized by Association of American Law Schools
Robert Belton, professor of law at Vanderbilt University Law School, was awarded the Clyde Ferguson Award by the Minority Groups Section of the Association of American Law Schools at its annual meeting this month in Washington D.C. Read MoreJan 7, 2003
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Colors of Justice the theme of events at Vanderbilt University Jan. 14-24 celebrating legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
A sneak preview of an award-winning documentary on whites and African-Americans views about the brutal, racially motivated murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas, and a look at racial health disparities by former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher are just some of the highlights Jan. 14-24 during Vanderbilt Universitys 2003 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series Colors of Justice. Read MoreJan 6, 2003
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Vanderbilt, BusinessLINC and mayors office announce program to assist women- and minority-owned construction businesses
Beginning in February, Vanderbilt University will host the Turner Construction Management Training Institute on campus to teach technical and managerial skills to leaders of minority- and women-owned construction businesses. The 16-week program will help participants improve profitability and build a reputation of efficiently managing construction contracts. Read MoreJan 3, 2003
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Vanderbilt Law School announces two new faculty members
Vanderbilt University Law School has announced a new clinical faculty member to lead its domestic violence clinical training program and a new assistant dean for library and information technology. Read MoreJan 2, 2003