Amy Wolf
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Class of 2018: Elizabeth Lee explores identity through an original web comic
Elizabeth Lee identifies as many things. She’s a mechanical engineering major, a proud Asian American, and a woman working in the STEM fields. To give a clearer voice to these identities, Lee created a web comic called “Existing Quietly, Living Loudly.” Read MoreApr 18, 2018
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Class of 2018: Yalun Feng combines his passion for the environment with entrepreneurship
Yalun Feng wants to look beyond science—to social solutions and entrepreneurship—to help solve problems affecting the environment. Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Professor and student travel to the bottom of the earth, searching for climate clues
Vanderbilt geologist Dan Morgan and undergraduate Andrew Grant took immersion to an extreme, trekking all the way to Antarctica to hunt for the oldest ice ever found. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Candid conversation with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor inspires students
The U.S. Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the nation. But Justice Sonia Sotomayor turned a lecture at Vanderbilt Law School on Tuesday into an intimate and inspirational chat. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Virtual reality world offers drug addicts low-risk place to just say ‘no’
Opioid addicts and others battling compulsion around drugs or alcohol are using a new high-tech, low-risk method to practice saying no—through virtual reality. Read MoreMar 19, 2018
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Olympic-size goals drive Paralympian and Peabody professor
Courage and determination runs through the veins of two-time Paralympian and Vanderbilt professor Anjali Forber-Pratt. Now, she's using her drive in research and advocacy on disability rights. Read MoreMar 7, 2018
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Companies have little incentive to fight workplace sexual harassment, Vanderbilt economist explains
New research by Vanderbilt economist Joni Hersch finds there are not strong enough incentives to push companies to eliminate or mitigate the risk of workplace sexual harassment. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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What women want: How personal desire impacts pressure for sex
Young women who don’t comfortably see themselves in the role of “sexual beings” are at higher risk of performing undesired sexual acts to appease a partner. Read MoreFeb 19, 2018
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‘Gun Violence Prevention: A Community Conversation’ Feb. 14
A panel discussion on gun violence prevention, along with a moderated public debate, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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VU Inside: Students dig into super-massive volcanic eruptions
A dozen Vanderbilt students went on a monthlong science adventure of a lifetime, studying super-eruptions, glaciers and earthquakes in New Zealand. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Economics senior Sasha Pines creates business sisterhood
Sasha Pines, a senior majoring in economics, believes combining solid business strategy with a sense of empathy can change lives. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Beyond Politics: Private industry needs to step up on climate change
Two Vanderbilt experts say evidence shows that progress can continue to be made on environmental issues regardless of what the government is doing. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt law alumna to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor
Samiyyah Ali, JD’16, will clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor beginning in October 2018. Read MoreDec 1, 2017
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Creating opportunities for a world-class education #ActivateTalent
Vanderbilt is working with other top-performing universities to #ActivateTalent in every community and ensure that every talented student has access to a world-class education. Read MoreNov 14, 2017
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Why you should be in a class-action lawsuit against Equifax: Expert gives pros and cons
The recent Equifax cyber-attack is leading to lots of class action lawsuits. Vanderbilt Law professor and class action expert Brian Fitzpatrick explains the pros and cons. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Design professor’s vision for Mr. Commodore’s makeover
When it comes to getting a stellar makeover, Mr. Commodore goes straight to Vanderbilt fashion design professor Alexandra Sargent-Capps. Read MoreAug 30, 2017
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Video: Relive the epic total solar eclipse
Relive Monday's epic total solar eclipse across Vanderbilt's campus through the lenses of Vanderbilt Video. Read MoreAug 23, 2017
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Vanderbilt Move-In 2017
Watch the cheers and the tears as returning Vandy students move in the Class of 2021 at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 19, 2017
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Vanderbilt has happiest students again, according to 2017 ‘Princeton Review’ best colleges rankings
The 2017 "Princeton Review" survey asked nearly 140,000 students at hundreds of the nation’s top colleges to rate their schools in more than 60 areas. Read MoreAug 1, 2017
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Economist explains impacts of Senate health plan
Vanderbilt University economist Andrew Goodman-Bacon, who studies the long-term effects of public safety net programs like Medicaid, gives his take on the latest Senate health care proposal. Read MoreJul 17, 2017