Releases
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William Carrington Finch dead at 97; Dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School in early 1960s
William Carrington Finch, the dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School in the early 1960s and president of two other universities during his career, died June 13 in Nashville. He was 97. Read MoreJun 18, 2007
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Colombians Support Their Democratic Government; Latin American Public Opinion Project report released
The Colombian government enjoys high levels of citizen support and Colombians trust the democratic system, according to a new survey. Read MoreJun 13, 2007
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Major airline taps Vanderbilt ‘business boot camp’ for creative ideas; American Airlines has students focus online
One of the country's most successful airlines is challenging students in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute to focus their creativity on an area most young people in the "Y-Generation" know better than the back of their hand, the Internet. Read MoreJun 12, 2007
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Survey: Chilean Government Among Best in the Region; Latin American Public Opinion Project Report Released
A survey shows that Chile is one of the most efficient governments in Latin America. While Chileans perceive their government as very effective at protecting human rights and promoting democracy, they find it less so when it comes to dealing with corruption and unemployment. Read MoreJun 12, 2007
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VANDY BASEBALL MAGIC: 2007 SEC CHAMPS
Fans' shouts of "black" and "gold" helped fuel a magical journey for the men's baseball team to the SEC championship and beyond. Read MoreJun 8, 2007
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Reid, Johnson and Britton to share stage at Bluebird on the Mountain; W. T. Davidson also to perform during June 23 show
Award-winning singer-songwriters Mike Reid and Michael Johnson will headline the second Bluebird on the Mountain show of the 2007 season at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Read MoreJun 7, 2007
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Research brightens prospects for using the world’s smallest candles in medical applications
In a way, nanotubes are nature's smallest candles. These tiny tubes are constructed from carbon atoms and they are so small that it takes about 100,000 laid side-by-side to span the width of a single human hair. Read MoreJun 7, 2007
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Education professionals head to summer school at Peabody
A host of higher education and K-12 professionals will descend on the Vanderbilt Peabody campus in June and July for their own form of summer school, the Peabody Professional Institutes. Read MoreJun 7, 2007
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Vanderbilt robot teams, nano-engineering projects win young faculty NSF awards
Young Vanderbilt engineering faculty have netted prestigious CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation for their innovations. Read MoreJun 6, 2007
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Military base schools boost student achievement by supporting whole family
The Pentagon is not the first place to which policy makers look for ideas on increasing parental involvement in education, but they should, according to Vanderbilt University education researcher Claire Smrekar. Read MoreJun 6, 2007
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Neighborhood Candidates’ Forum set for Flag Day at Edgehill church; Vanderbilt University among the sponsors
A public forum to meet the candidates running for the Metropolitan Nashville offices of vice mayor, council-at-large and three council districts surrounding Vanderbilt University will be held on June 14 at Edgehill United Methodist Church. Read MoreJun 5, 2007
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Firearm study shows major gaps in gun safety where children are concerned
A study by Vanderbilt's Shari Barkin, M.D., and colleagues found that a high number of families who own guns admit their guns are not always safely stored. As a matter of fact, only one third of the families who took part in the large, national study reported their guns were stored according to recommendations from safety experts. Read MoreJun 5, 2007
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TIPSHEET: Vanderbilt expert can talk about developments in the war crimes case surrounding a young Guantanamo detainee
A military judge Monday threw out a war crimes case against Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr. He is accused of the 2002 grenade killing of a U.S. Army soldier in Afghanistan. Khadr was 15 at the time of the alleged attack. Judge Peter Brownback found that the charge sheet did not meet a two-step process defined in the Military Commissions Act. Read MoreJun 4, 2007
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TIPSHEET: Vanderbilt expert can talk about the war crimes trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor will face 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity on June 4, accused of arming and supporting a rebel group responsible for horrendous atrocities including the murder, rape, mutilation and forced child labor of tens of thousands of people during the Sierra Leone civil war. Read MoreJun 1, 2007
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Study says many Guatemalan women don’t vote; Latin American Public Opinion Project released May 31
A comparative study shows that Guatemalan women tend not to vote. This is especially true of those who lack education and live in rural areas. Read MoreMay 31, 2007
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Vanderbilt survey to gauge how Nashvillians interface with, impact community; Engaging Nashville survey first project of new Center for Nashville Studies
Researchers at Vanderbilt University will begin this week contacting Davidson County residents regarding their attitudes about their individual engagement in the community — from the arts and the economy to politics, religion and schools. Read MoreMay 31, 2007
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Fred Thompson expected to transform presidential race, says VU’s John Geer
Fred Thompson will be a formidable, top-tier presidential contender, despite the fact that he has never been driven to be president, said Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. "Thompson has never been so ambitious that he is willing to do anything to be president, which could certainly be a plus in the campaign," Geer said. Read MoreMay 30, 2007
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National Civil Rights Museum joins with Vanderbilt Accelerator Program; Non-profit turns to “business boot camp” for big ideas
For the first time in the history of the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute, a major non-profit, the National Civil Rights Museum, is teaming up with Accelerator students to get fresh ideas on how to raise their program to a new level. Read MoreMay 30, 2007
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Turner donates $2.9 million to Vanderbilt Divinity School for fellowships; Cal Turner Leadership Scholars will be dedicated to church ministry
A $2.9 million gift by businessman Cal Turner Jr. to Vanderbilt Divinity School will result in 21 new United Methodist ministers and professional development seminars for pastors and lay leaders in Middle and West Tennessee. Read MoreMay 29, 2007
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Study shows corruption undermines trust in Costa Rican democracy; Latin American Public Opinion Project released May 29
In 2006, Costa Ricans showed the lowest support for democracy in 20 years. This goes hand in hand with their distrust in public institutions and intolerance levels similar to those found in Mexico and the rest of Central America. Read MoreMay 29, 2007