Author: Jennifer Wetzel
Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young resumes in September
Jul. 28, 2011—The Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young will resume Sept. 10 and will be held consecutive Saturdays through Oct. 15.
New tool to i.d. support needed by children with intellectual disabilities
Jul. 28, 2011—Determining what children with intellectual disabilities need to thrive by building on their strengths and interests is the aim of a new federally funded project in the Department of Special Education.
Vanderbilt Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
Jul. 22, 2011—Education experts from the Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are available for back-to-school interviews.
In-state tuition for undocumented students not a partisan issue
Jul. 21, 2011—New research from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College finds ideology and partisanship do not play a significant role in whether a state considers extending in-state college tuition to undocumented immigrants.
NIH grant bolsters emergency medicine research training
Jul. 18, 2011—The Department of Emergency Medicine has been named to receive one of the nation’s first training grants in emergency medicine from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
‘Little difference’ in principals’ leadership practices across school types
Jul. 15, 2011—New research from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College reveals little difference among school leaders across public, private and choice schools.
Human Research Protection Program earns reaccreditation
Jul. 12, 2011—The AAHRPP offers accreditation to approximately 200 research organizations nationwide that provide comprehensive protections to research participants.
Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with July Fourth fireworks
Jun. 30, 2011—While nothing says Fourth of July quite like fireworks, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution and suggest always leaving these displays to the experts.
Children with autism take center stage at SENSE Theatre
Jun. 24, 2011—Vanderbilt researcher uses theater as therapy for children with autism.
NIH grant bolsters emergency medicine training
Jun. 21, 2011—The Department of Emergency Medicine has received a $3.5 million training grant from the National Institutes of Health, one of the nation’s first training grants in emergency medicine.
Fragile X forum June 20
Jun. 14, 2011—Learn more about Fragile X syndrome and the advancements in research.
Unique autism theater camp performance June 17, 18
Jun. 7, 2011—Children with autism will step into the spotlight to perform as part of a unique theater camp experience.