Jim Patterson
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TIP SHEET: Vanderbilt’s Fitzpatrick can comment on same-sex marriage ruling
Brian Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt Law School can comment on the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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TIPSHEET: Pope Francis’ climate change encyclical problematic for some political conservatives
Two Vanderbilt experts can comment on the pope's recent statement about the environment. Read MoreJun 22, 2015
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Vanderbilt same-sex marriage Supreme Court Twitter Q&A set for June 22
Vanderbilt University will host a live Twitter question-and-answer session about the Supreme Court and same-sex marriage from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, featuring Brian Fitzpatrick, FedEx Research Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreJun 18, 2015
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Wiseman book on legislative effectiveness wins award
The American Political Science Association announced it will award a prestigious honor to a book on Congress co-written by Vanderbilt's Alan Wiseman. Read MoreJun 15, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Owen School awards scholarship to United Way executive
United Way executive Meagan Flippin has been selected for a full-tuition scholarship to Owen Graduate School of Management’s Executive MBA program. Read MoreJun 11, 2015
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Study suggests improvements for ‘care transitions’ in hospitals
Special care needs to be taken during patient transfers within hospitals, according to a study by a researcher from Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Age is decisive factor when it comes to supporting same-sex marriage: LAPOP
Lawmakers in the Americas hew close to voters' preferences when it comes to same-sex marriage, according to a new study from Vanderbilt's LAPOP opinion project. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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‘Legal residency’ program launched for selected Vanderbilt law grads
Select Vanderbilt Law School graduates will do a 'legal residency' with the UnitedLex global consulting and legal services firm under a new deal. Read MoreMay 28, 2015
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Free trade deals favored in Ecuador: LAPOP
More than half the population of Ecuador believe that free trade agreements are a good thing for the country, according to a LAPOP study from Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 26, 2015
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Vanderbilt Board of Trust member Judson Randolph has died
Judson Graves Randolph, a member of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust for more than two decades and a longtime chief surgeon at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C., died May 17. Read MoreMay 22, 2015
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Owen, MLT announce partnership to accelerate careers of minorities
The Owen Graduate School of Management is partnering with a nonprofit organization to help minority students at each stage of their careers. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Geer to field Twitter queries on Nashville mayoral race May 28
Join in the discussion May 28 when Vanderbilt's John Geer answers questions on Twitter about the Nashville mayoral race. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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The full General Assembly should vote on Insure Tennessee: Vanderbilt Poll
Results of the latest Vanderbilt Poll have been released, and they show that Tennesseans are very supportive of Insure Tennessee. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Strive for balance, chancellor tells Vanderbilt graduates
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos had words of advice for Vanderbilt graduates at their Commencement exercises on May 8. Read MoreMay 8, 2015
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Connect your passion to something that matters, Isaacson urges Vanderbilt graduating seniors
Life is much more than following your passion, writer Walter Isaacson told graduating seniors during his Senior Day address. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New Vanderbilt Poll results to be discussed May 13 at Vanderbilt
Results from the new Vanderbilt Poll will be discussed at a news conference May 13 in the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 6, 2015
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Making the ‘where’ as important as the ‘what’ in brand identity
Vanderbilt law professor Daniel Gervais will work with negotiators in Switzerland to reach an agreement on protecting the geographic identifiers of products such as champagne. Read MoreMay 4, 2015
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Chancellor, author Walter Isaacson to address Vanderbilt seniors
Senior Day and Commencement are May 7-8 at Vanderbilt University, with a full slate of activities set to mark the graduation of the Class of 2015. Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Class of 2015: Holly Glass digs into the past and embraces her heritage
Holly Glass arrived at Vanderbilt feeling “weird and different.” She kept to herself her identity as a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Checking in four years later, things are entirely different. Read MoreApr 30, 2015
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Larry Bartels of Vanderbilt named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Larry Bartels of political science is one of 32 Andrew Carnegie Fellows selected to spend a year on leave researching and writing. Read MoreApr 22, 2015