Releases
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Enterprising Interns
From finance to fashion, HOD students pursue unique internships of their own making. They've logged hours at Oscar de la Renta, CONAN, the World Food Programme, Deloitte, Neville McCarthy PR and Big Machine Label Group (home to Taylor Swift) to name a few. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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A Gift that Gives On
Barbara Harty has a special bond with her late grandmother, Barbara Anthony, who was an advocate of education—and her namesake. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Walking the Walk
After a bout with bladder cancer, Ballard serves as a member of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Young Ambassadors. Read MoreJul 14, 2015
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Media Advisory: Vanderbilt to host Meet the Candidates picnic July 16
All of the candidates running in the Aug. 6 Nashville election are invited to stump for votes at a July 16 indoor picnic for the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJul 13, 2015
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Federal managers speak out on problems with underperforming employees, firing, hiring and promotions in their agencies
Vanderbilt will host a news conference Thursday, July 16, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to disclose results of a survey of federal executives. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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NSF award goes to Fisk geneticist following VU post-doc training
The partnership with Fisk through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program and other avenues, “presents us with an opportunity to see the results of our efforts impact an under-served community." Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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People living in less affluent regions are more environmentally friendly in Latin America, Caribbean
More people than surveyors expected think protection of the environment should be a priority in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read MoreJul 6, 2015
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New model of cosmic stickiness favors “Big Rip” demise of universe
A Vanderbilt team of scientists have developed a new formulation for cosmic viscosity which strongly favors the "Big Rip" end of the universe. Read MoreJun 30, 2015
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TIPSHEET: Focus on Confederate symbols is misguided, says Vanderbilt professor
Vanderbilt professor Carol Swain can comment on the public use of the Confederate flag in light of the Charleston, South Carolina, shootings. Read MoreJun 29, 2015
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Results of large-scale HUD housing study to be announced July 8
The briefing will take place at the Brookdale-Mondale Auditorium at the HUD headquarters in Washington, D.C., and will be webcast live. Read MoreJun 29, 2015
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Helen Tuel, EdD’85, to receive Alumni Public Service Award
Helen Tuel, EdD’85, is the 2015 recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Director’s Alumni Public Service Award. Read MoreJun 28, 2015
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Hiram “Hi” Lewis, BS’99, MEd’01, to receive Young Alumni Volunteer Award
Hiram “Hi” Lewis, BS’99, MEd’01, is the recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board’s Young Alumni Volunteer award. Read MoreJun 28, 2015
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David Price to receive Young Professional Achievement Award
David Price, ’09, is the recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board’s Young Professional Achievement Award. Read MoreJun 28, 2015
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Buddy Fisher, BA’50, to receive Alumni Volunteer Award
John “Buddy” Fisher, BA’50, is the recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board’s Alumni Volunteer Award. Read MoreJun 28, 2015
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Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board announces eight new members
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce eight new directors. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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Alumni Association Board announces 2015 alumni awards
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2015 alumni award recipients—Helen Tuel, EdD’85, Hiram “Hi” Lewis, BS’99, MEd’01, David Price,’09, and John “Buddy” Fisher, BA’50. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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TIP SHEET: Vanderbilt’s Fitzpatrick can comment on same-sex marriage ruling
Brian Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt Law School can comment on the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. Read MoreJun 26, 2015
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TIPSHEET: Pope Francis’ climate change encyclical problematic for some political conservatives
Two Vanderbilt experts can comment on the pope's recent statement about the environment. Read MoreJun 22, 2015
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The Alumni Association hopes to hear from you in August
We have commissioned Performance Enhancement Group Ltd. of Houston to conduct an Alumni Attitude Study©, which will measure alumni attitudes and how they impact your engagement with the university. Read MoreJun 20, 2015
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Vanderbilt expert can explain modern white nationalism in the U.S.
Anthropologist Sophie Bjork-James can provide context to the white supremacist beliefs believed to have motivated Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Read MoreJun 19, 2015