Year: 2016

Professor of Political Science John Geer, a leading expert on presidential elections, takes a look at the volatile second presidential debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Read More

Genetic variation in GABA-A receptors confers risk for inherited forms of epilepsy. Read More

Learn more about Valerie Hotchkiss, who became Vanderbilt’s university librarian Aug. 1. She serves as the executive administrator of the Jean and Alexander Heard Library as well as a professor of religious studies in the College of Arts and Science. Read More

Soon Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students interested in serving as crisis and support line volunteers for Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center will be able to do so from any location in the country. Read More

Kenny Tao, a new assistant professor of biomedical engineering, brings his innovations in the field of optical coherence tomography and his wry sense of humor to Vanderbilt's laboratories and classrooms. Read More

Joerg Rieger, a new Distinguished Professor of Theology and the Cal Turner Chancellor's Chair of Wesleyan Studies, defines justice as the search for the right relationships. “Religion can play an important role in changing our relationships for the better,” he said. Read More

Watch video of a panel discussion about the limits of free speech, especially on college campuses. Moderated by John M. Seigenthaler, former news anchor for NBC, MSNBC and Al Jazeera America. Panelists include: Shaka Mitchell, Executive Director of Rocketship Nashville; Norman Tolk, Vanderbilt Professor of Physics and liaison for the… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Office of Greek Life and Student Athletic Advisory Committee will host the annual Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Student Athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Read More

Watch video of a panel discussion about the limits of free speech, especially on college campuses. Moderated by John M. Seigenthaler, former news anchor for NBC, MSNBC and Al Jazeera America. Panelists include: Haka Mitchell, Executive Director of Rocketship Nashville; Norman Tolk, Vanderbilt Professor of Physics and liaison for the… Read More

Now in its fifth year, the SEC Faculty Travel Program provides support for selected Southeastern Conference faculty members to collaborate with colleagues at other SEC member institutions. Read More

The Associated Press covered the visit to campus of Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard for a luncheon at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center in conjunction with The Ingram Commons' James Lawson Lecture. And results of the new Vanderbilt Poll, detailing how Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton currently fare in Tennessee in the presidential race, dominated local news toward the end of the week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 3. Read More

Vanderbilt community members who are going to be away from their residence hall, office or home for an extended period of time over fall break should remember to power down before they leave. Doing so is a great way to reduce energy consumption and its impact on the environment. Read More

If you’re nearing retirement, R.S.V.P. today to attend a special luncheon session for Vanderbilt University employees to learn about Social Security and how it can fit into your retirement plan. Read More

Anxiety in children can be hard to detect. Learn how to tell the difference between normal nervousness and true anxiety. Read More

Vanderbilt linebackers coach Chris Marve, BS'11, joins this week's 'Commodore Insider Podcast' to discuss his Commodore career and what it’s like to coach defense under Derek Mason. Read More

Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Robert Gibbons will discuss "Organizational Culture and Performance: A View from Economics" when he delivers the Vanderbilt Department of Economics' McGee Public Policy Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 102, with a reception to follow. Read More

A computer-based method pioneered at Vanderbilt is being used to compare subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis. Read More

By understanding the systematic ways in which practices differ from one organization to another, new Assistant Professor of Strategic Management Megan Lawrence hopes her research will help companies learn to adapt and renew themselves as they look for long-term success in changing markets. Read More

The next time you find yourself stumbling through a presentation or public speaking engagement, take heart. The most polished speakers are not necessarily the most effective ones, says Duane Watson, a new associate professor of psychology and human development at Peabody College. Read More

The discoveries that can change the course of human health forever often begin in the tiniest places: in molecules and cells, at the most fundamental intersection of physics, chemistry and biology. Understanding how these cellular and molecular processes work is the focus of basic biomedical research at Vanderbilt. Read More