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Al Gores announcement that he will not run for president in 2004 makes him seem less driven by political ambition, according to Vanderbilt University political scientist John Geer. In addition, the former vice presidents extensive knowledge of public policy and experience on the campaign trail are likely to be missed by Democratic party operatives, Geer says. Read More
Forget the robot child in the movie AI. Vanderbilt researchers Nilanjan Sarkar and Craig Smith have a less romantic but more practical idea in mind. Read More
Charlotte stockbroker James H. Morgan has been elected president of the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association. Read More
Some of the world\'s leading scholars in the field of individual differences in intelligence and the assessment of mental abilities will gather Dec. 4 at Vanderbilt. Read More
It will be Commodores on parade Friday, Dec. 6, as Mr. Commodore, Vanderbilt University Cheerleaders and a marching trio of musicians make the first trek across the new 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge. Read More
Vanderbilt is leading an effort to help residents of northwest Nashville transform its neighborhoods into a safe, self-sustaining, healthy and cohesive community. Read More
Hanan Ashrawi, a spokesperson for the Arab League, will discuss the likelihood and legitimacy of a Palestinian state when she addresses the Vanderbilt community on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. The event is open to the public. Read More
Randy Smith, who has headed Vanderbilts regional fund-raising efforts for the past three years, will become the Universitys associate vice chancellor for alumni relations Dec. 2. Read More
We Own America, a unique combination of history and hip-hop poetry aimed at promoting the involvement of an informed, passionate citizenry to help shape the fate of America, will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Vanderbilt. Read More
Donald Saff, director of Saff Tech Arts and senior curator of prints and drawings at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, will explore the collaborative process through which art is created on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Vanderbilt. Read More
Research and development activities at Vanderbilt University are responsible for more than 5,700 jobs in Middle Tennessee. Read More
Jim Bradford, clinical faculty member and former president and chief executive officer of United Glass Corporation, has been named associate dean for corporate relations at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read More
A $1.9 million expansion and renovation of one of Vanderbilts two child care centers will significantly increase the number of children who can receive early childhood education and care on campus, helping to meet an employee-identified priority. Read More
Vanderbilt University education professor Paul Cobb has been honored for his work focusing on core mathematical concepts for grades K-3 and middle school grades with election to the prestigious National Academy of Education. Read More
Members of the Vanderbilt community will have the chance to Win Ben Steins Insight when the popular game show host and commentator comes to Vanderbilt Universitys Langford Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Read More
Vanderbilt University is investing more than $100 million of its own money to create a series of interdisciplinary research centers designed to propel its faculty members into the forefront of a number of selected research frontiers. Read More
A comprehensive Vanderbilt University study in the wake of the breaking Enron scandal puts a $37.1 million pricetag on the loss of consumer confidence in companies audited by Arthur Andersen, tied directly to their choice of auditors. Read More
The $28 billion in punitive damages awarded to a smoker by a California jury earlier this month will be among the controversial and escalating awards addressed in a panel discussion on Punitive Damages: Present and Future at the Vanderbilt University Law School on Nov. 6. Read More
Given the chance, Americas households would spend more of their own money to reduce serious crimessuch as burglary, sexual assault and armed robberyin their neighborhoods. Read More
Kevin A. Myatt has been named chief human resource officer at Vanderbilt University effective Jan.1, 2003, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Lauren J. Brisky announced today. Read More