Releases

Robert Belton, professor of law at Vanderbilt University Law School, was awarded the Clyde Ferguson Award by the Minority Groups Section of the Association of American Law Schools at its annual meeting this month in Washington D.C. Read More

A sneak preview of an award-winning documentary on whites’ and African-Americans’ views about the brutal, racially motivated murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas, and a look at racial health disparities by former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher are just some of the highlights Jan. 14-24 during Vanderbilt University’s 2003 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series – “Colors of Justice.” Read More

Beginning in February, Vanderbilt University will host the Turner Construction Management Training Institute on campus to teach technical and managerial skills to leaders of minority- and women-owned construction businesses. The 16-week program will help participants improve profitability and build a reputation of efficiently managing construction contracts. Read More

Vanderbilt University Law School has announced a new clinical faculty member to lead its domestic violence clinical training program and a new assistant dean for library and information technology. Read More

Tennessee would gain significant legislative clout should Sen. Bill Frist become the next majority leader, the powerful post would require a major role change for the heart surgeon. Read More

Vanderbilt and Howard universities are joining with two Brazilian institutions to help ensure that their nations’ next generation of scholars, government officials and corporate executives will be prepared for the challenges of an increasingly global economy. Read More

David Mills, a community advocate and political leader, has joined Vanderbilt\'s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations as assistant director for state policy and legislative affairs. Read More

Despite the considerable effort that leaders in the field of clinical psychology have taken to make the diagnosis of mental disorders an “objective” process, the theoretical beliefs of clinicians still appear to play a major role in the process. Read More

Al Gore’s 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 president’s 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 Vanderbilt’s regional fund-raising efforts for the past three years, will become the University’s 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