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Expert: History is repeating itself with current immigration issues

Paul Kramer explains why history is repeating itself in the battle over immigration. Kramer has written about immigration and border issues for the New Yorker and Slate, and been featured on National Public Radio. He has spent the last decade studying U.S. immigration history, and he’s working on a book about the forces that push people into leaving their home countries and immigrating, including the United States’ influence. Read More

Classical stories come to life in VUT production ‘Metamorphoses’

"Metamorphoses," an adaptation of Greek stories whose production features a large pool of water on the Neely Auditorium stage, will lead off the 2015-16 Vanderbilt University Theatre season. Read More

Commodore Award winners, longtime staff recognized at campus celebration

The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Award Celebration Sept. 29 in Langford Auditorium. Read More

Theatre program benefits children with autism: study

Children with autism who participated in a 10-week, 40-hour, theatre-based program showed significant differences in social ability compared to a group of children with autism who did not participate, according to a Vanderbilt study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read More

Scientific literature overstates psychotherapy’s effectiveness in treating depression

New analysis shows that the scientific literature paints an overly rosy picture of the efficacy of psychotherapy for depression comparable to the bias previously found in reports of treatments with antidepressant drugs. Read More

10 questions with Erin Elgass, the field commander of the Spirit of Gold Band

Erin Elgass, a Blair Music Education major and an alto saxophone player, is the junior field commander for the Spirit of Gold Band. In the… Read More

The Call-Up: Colombia native Lina Granados realizes World Cup dream

Although Granados spent most of her childhood in the U.S., she is acutely aware of the discrimination female soccer players face in her home country. She hopes the recent success of the Colombia women's team at the World Cup will change some minds. Read More

Tech Hub to open in Central Library Oct. 3

The Tech Hub will open a new location on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Central Library’s circulation desk. Read More

WOW Oct. 7: ‘Making a Global Impact through the Vanderbilt MPH Program’

“Making a Global Impact through the Vanderbilt MPH Program” is the topic of Oct. 7's session of World on Wednesdays. Read More

Next graduate education forum is Oct. 5

The third in a series of forums discussing graduate education at Vanderbilt is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. Read More

Teaching seminar Oct. 6: Make Blackboard work for you

DigitalVU will host the Center for Teaching's Stacey Johnson for an interactive tips-and-tricks seminar about getting the most out of this year's updated edition of Blackboard. Read More

Do you need help with Open Enrollment?

Open Enrollment elections should be submitted online in My VU Benefits. You can make elections from any Internet-connected computer or device, anywhere in the world. Read More

Depression runs in the family, but it may be preventable

A Vanderbilt study is showing that early intervention may be the key to stopping the depression cycle in families. Read More

The Call-Up: Colombia native Lina Granados realizes World Cup dream

A week before the start of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Lina Granados figured she’d be watching the games like most everybody… Read More

Annual Needles and Pins Craft Fair Oct. 8 and 9

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Staff Advisory Council will host the Needles and Pins Craft Fair Oct. 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the breezeway between Light Hall and the Robinson Research Building. Read More

Results of African American men and sexuality study discussed Oct. 2

In 2012, the Meharry Youth Health and Wellness Center received a grant from the Baptist Healing Trust to provide health services for young men who have sex with men, with a special focus on young African American men. Read More

Digital partnership expands student language opportunities at Vanderbilt and across country

A partnership among Vanderbilt, Duke and the University of Virginia is using digital learning to share uncommon languages. Read More

‘Inside the Darkness’ art installation at Barnes & Noble Oct. 1

“Inside the Darkness,” a traveling art installation created by survivors of suicide and intended to raise awareness about suicide prevention across Tennessee, will be on display at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt beginning Oct. 1. Read More

Scaling up effective schools focus of Oct. 7-9 conference

The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its second national conference at the Music City Center. Read More

Celebrate National Coming Out Week Oct. 5–12

National Coming Out Week at Vanderbilt is Oct. 5–12 and will feature social events, educational opportunities and free food almost every day. Read More