Common Ground
Amy-Jill Levine explores the shared heritage of Christianity and Judaism Amy-Jill Levine (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Amy-Jill Levine was always fascinated by Christianity. She recalls singing… Read More
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Editor’s Note
Kissam will be a construction zone for two years starting May 14. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) For a short time, there was a rumor… Read More
Looking Back
L-r: Carl Seyfert, Board of Trust Chairman W.L. Hemingway, Arthur J. Dyer and Chancellor Harvie Branscomb on the observatory grounds circa 1952. Image courtesy… Read More
Kudos
Leonard Folgarait, professor of history of art, delivered the keynote address on Mexican photography at the Art History Graduate Student Symposium held at Duke University. Read More
Lindsey Huddleston, What’s Your Story?
Lindsey Huddleston (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Sometimes a gust of wind topples a vase and shatters it. Sometimes the wedding officiant is late. Sometimes… Read More
Vanderbilt researchers help reveal complex role of genes in autism
Mutations in hundreds of genes involved in wiring the brain may contribute to the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Read More
Study reveals effects of different teaching styles on learning new words
A new study on novel word learning uncovered clues on reading and plasticity in the brain that could determine interventions for children who struggle with reading. Read More
Lamar Alexander’s early swearing-in focus of Vanderbilt forum
A panel discussion with U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander about his early swearing-in as Tennessee’s 45th governor will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. April 9 in the Central Library's Community Room. Read More
There’s still time to take library survey, win prizes
Students enjoy using the renovated Parkes Armistead Reading Room at Vanderbilt's Central Library. (Vanderbilt University) It’s not too late to take the library’s service… Read More
Vanderbilt offers on-campus dental services
(iStockphotos) Did you know that Vanderbilt offers dental services, with a clinic conveniently located on campus at the Village at Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt Dental offers… Read More
‘An Evening with Friends’ raises funds for Children’s Hospital April 13
(Vanderbilt University) The Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt invite you for an evening out to raise money for… Read More
Canadian educators visit Next Steps at Vanderbilt program
Next Steps at Vanderbilt Director Tammy Day (center) with Joan Pynn (left) and Karen Antle of the College of the North Atlantic. (Photo by… Read More
Dhol-and-brass ensemble Red Baraat performs at Student Life Center April 13
Red Baraat (image courtesy of the artists) Led by drummer Sunny Jain, Red Baraat will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 13,… Read More
Cruciferous vegetables may improve breast cancer survival
A study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention investigators reveals that breast cancer survivors who eat more cruciferous vegetables may have improved survival. Read More
Kopstain to take on finance duties at Vanderbilt
Eric C. Kopstain joins the Vanderbilt financial team in May, announced Brett Sweet, vice chancellor and chief financial officer. Read More
Relevance of medieval water practices to today’s designs focus of talk
James Wescoat, the Aga Khan Professor of Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will address “Water and Work in the Mughal Landscape” at 4:10 p.m. in Cohen Hall, Room 203. Read More
New York Times: Study says DNA’s power to predict illness is limited
Vanderbilt University is already doing genetic analyses of patients to help in developing a shortlist of effective drugs, says Dr. William Schaffner, chairman of the department of preventive medicine at its medical school. Read More
Yunus challenges students to seek social change, not money
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus greets students during his campus visit April 2. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus challenged Vanderbilt… Read More
Shade Grown will celebrate the environment through poetry, song and performance
To celebrate Earth Day, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) in partnership with Vanderbilt Dining Services and the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies,… Read More
Higher-spending hospitals have fewer deaths for emergency patients
Higher-spending hospitals have better outcomes for their emergency patients, including fewer deaths, according to a Vanderbilt study released as a working paper through the National Bureau of Economic Research. Read More
