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Kaiser’s KidTalk lab returns to early childhood language intervention research during Research Ramp-up to support kids with language delays
Nov. 25, 2020—Since the beginning of June, Peabody College professor Ann Kaiser and her team have been assessing the language development of toddlers over Zoom, discovering not only that virtual intervention works, but also that, in many ways, it may have unique benefits when compared to in-person intervention.
MNPS school choice topic of Parenting Group meeting Dec. 10
Nov. 24, 2020—Ashford Hughes of Metro Nashville Public Schools will discuss school choice at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group.
Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Nov. 24, 2020—Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements.
U.S. public opinion on refugee admission is more favorable than current immigration policy
Nov. 24, 2020—Americans may be much more receptive to refugee settlement in the United States than current government immigration policies suggest, according to a new study by Mariano Sana, associate professor of sociology and a faculty affiliate of Vanderbilt’s influential Latin American Public Opinion Project.
Six Vanderbilt faculty elected as AAAS fellows in 2020
Nov. 24, 2020—Six Vanderbilt University faculty members have been elected 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
Seven Vanderbilt faculty members elected as fellows in prominent psychological science associations
Nov. 23, 2020—Seven Vanderbilt faculty recently were elected as fellows in the Association for Psychological Science and the American Psychological Association.
A Thanksgiving message from Chancellor Diermeier
Nov. 23, 2020—This year brings a uniquely important moment to celebrate the tradition of giving thanks, says Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in a message to the Vanderbilt community.
Vanderbilt Soccer wins SEC championship
Nov. 23, 2020—Vanderbilt beat Arkansas 3-1 on Sunday in the SEC Tournament championship, giving the program its first league tournament title since 1994.
Student Care Network providers offer ‘guide’ to gratitude over holidays, break
Nov. 23, 2020—Because many families may not be together for the upcoming holiday season and winter break, members of the Student Care Network are sharing suggestions to encourage having a gratitude mindset as a way to improve well-being and develop perspective.
Business professor ‘doubles down’ to help students thrive in quarantine
Nov. 23, 2020—When the COVID-19 pandemic split his class among those who are able to attend in person and many who are quarantined around the world, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management finance professor Jesse Blocher was determined to make learning equitable, even for those in disparate time zones.
‘Pandemic Parenting Check-in’ topic of Parenting Group meeting on Dec. 4
Nov. 21, 2020—The next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group will be a check-in session for participants. There will be no guest speaker or facilitator—just an open discussion for parents to talk about how they are doing.
A Healthier You: ‘Having Compassion Amidst Holiday Stress’
Nov. 21, 2020—Watch the Healthier You presentation “Having Compassion Amidst Holiday Stress.”