Releases
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Demonstration of dirty bomb detection system
Researchers from Vanderbilt University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will hold a media demonstration of a dirty bomb detection and location system that illustrates the potential of advanced networking technology for homeland security applications. Read MoreApr 18, 2006
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Results of Nationwide Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Show Osteoporosis Drug Raloxifene is as Effective as Tamoxifen in Preventing Invasive Breast Cancer; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is Only Regional Participant
Initial Results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene or STAR, released today revealed the osteoporosis drug raloxifene has been proved to be as effective as tamoxifen in preventing invasive breast cancer. Read MoreApr 17, 2006
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Vanderbilt’s Magill receives national recognition as recipient of prestigious Truman and Udall scholarships
Vanderbilt junior Jenny Magill has been named recipient of two of the nation's most prestigious honors scholarships. Magill, a secondary education and history major from Atlanta, has been named both a 2006 Harry S. Truman Scholar and a 2006 Morris K. Udall Scholar. Read MoreApr 17, 2006
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The Rev. William Sloane Coffin dead at 81
The Rev. William Sloane Coffin, a peace activist and former visiting professor at Vanderbilt Divinity School, died April 12 at his Vermont home. He was 81. Read MoreApr 14, 2006
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New books on autism offer help for parents and practitioners
Two recently released books on autism offer insights and information for both parents and practitioners working with children with this complex disorder. Read MoreApr 14, 2006
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Vanderbilt professor appointed to American Academy in Rome; McGinn will head School of Classical Studies
A Vanderbilt professor has been appointed to a prestigious temporary post at the American Academy in Rome, one of the leading American overseas centers for independent study and advanced research in the fine arts and humanities. Read MoreApr 13, 2006
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Ecologist and cancer survivor to speak about environmental chemicals as human rights violations April 20
Sandra Steingraber, an internationally recognized expert on the environmental links to cancer and reproductive health, will speak Thursday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at The Belcourt Theater in Hillsboro Village. Read MoreApr 12, 2006
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Developmental disability education pioneer Lloyd Dunn dies
Lloyd Dunn, a national pioneer in the development of tests that allowed educators and parents to better understand, teach and assist individuals with developmental disabilities, died April 6 at his home in Las Vegas, Nev. He was 89. Read MoreApr 11, 2006
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Experts explore impacts of school choice, teacher diversity and communications for America’s Latino, black students
School choice is at the top of many K-12 policymakers' agendas, but the impact of the nation's burgeoning Latino population on this debate has gone largely unexamined. Vanderbilt experts will explore this topic and many more at the American Educational Research Association's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif., April 7-11. Read MoreApr 7, 2006
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Vanderbilt Debate team has record season, takes home national championship
Vanderbilt University's debate team had a record season this year competing in 15 tournaments and more than 300 debate rounds, and winning more than 60 awards. Read MoreApr 7, 2006
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Vanderbilt Web site offers one stop shopping for summer activities
When school's out for summer, the fun really begins. At least it does for those hundreds of Middle Tennessee students who each summer attend one of the dozens of camps on the campus of Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 7, 2006
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HealthSouth chief to speak at Vanderbilt
Jay Grinney, president and CEO of HealthSouth, will speak at Vanderbilt Law School about the progress the Birmingham-based health care company has made in restoring its credibility and profitability in the wake of the massive financial scandal uncovered there three years ago. Read MoreApr 6, 2006
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TIPSHEET: Vanderbilt expert able to comment on Sesame Street video controversyódoes TV have any benefit for toddlers?
A new DVD series for toddlers, "Sesame Beginnings," released this week by the "Sesame Street" franchise has stirred continuing controversy about whether children under 2 should watch television. Vanderbilt child development expert Georgene Troseth has found that it's parental interactionónot videosóthat helps very young children learn. Read MoreApr 6, 2006
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Vanderbilt LifeFlight Receives National Accreditation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's LifeFlight air ambulance program has become the first program in Tennessee to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). Read MoreApr 4, 2006
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Vanderbilt graduate and professional programs maintain strong showing in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
Vanderbilt's Peabody College of education and human development was ranked 5th in the nation for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in its annual ranking of the leading graduate and professional schools. Peabody's Special Education program was ranked first in the nation for the fourth straight year, and, overall, the school saw seven of its programs ranked in the top 10. Read MoreMar 31, 2006
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External funding for research at Vanderbilt continues five-year surge
Last year, the amount of external funding that Vanderbilt University researchers received from peer-reviewed contracts and grants increased by 15 percent to reach an all-time high of $444 million. Read MoreMar 30, 2006
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Vanderbilt University students win top journalism honors
Vanderbilt University students won top honors in the Southeast Journalism Conference's (SEJC) Best in the South contest. Read MoreMar 28, 2006
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Vanderbilt to Hold Conference on Co-Occurrence of Down Syndrome and Autism
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is hosting a conference for family members, advocates, school personnel and related service providers entitled "Down Syndrome and Autism: Improving the Supports and Service for Individuals with Co-Occurring Conditions." Read MoreMar 28, 2006
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Major art exhibit opens April 21 at Vanderbilt University – EVOKE/INVOKE/PROVOKE: A Multimedia Project of Discovery
Throughout the spring semester, 12 talented Vanderbilt University students and 13 local professional artists have been hard at work on an exciting exhibition. EVOKE/INVOKE/PROVOKE: A Multimedia Project of Discovery premieres from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and will run through Saturday, May 13, at the Cohen Building on the Peabody College campus at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 27, 2006
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Duke University’s Henry Petroski to speak at Vanderbilt
Henry Petroski, the Aleksandar S. Vesic Professor of Civil Engineering and a professor of history at Duke University, will speak on "The Paradox of Design: Success through Failure" on Wednesday, April 12, at Vanderbilt University in the final presentation of the 2005-06 Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreMar 23, 2006