Law, Business And Politics
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Vanderbilt Unity Project launches “Unity Index” showing quarterly snapshot on Americans’ faith and trust in democracy
A new index designed by researchers at Vanderbilt University shows a steady erosion of trust in American political institutions over the past 40 years, with it hitting its lowest point in 2017 after racial unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read MoreApr 12, 2022
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Optimizing Data Collection is on the Table for the Restaurant Industry
In a forthcoming issue of Production and Operations Management on business analytics, Kejia Hu, along with Morgan Swink and Xiande Zhao, discuss the current state of business analytics and goals for future data analysis based on interviews with several c-suite executives at major American and Chinese restaurants and food supply chain firms. Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Political Uncertainty Drives Firms to Increase Corporate Tax Avoidance in an Election Year
With Tax Day (4/18) right around the corner, Americans are reminded of why taxes are such a hot topic. When you cast your ballot, do you consider taxation? Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Q&A: Vanderbilt expert discusses inclusive workplaces for people on the autism spectrum
In 2022, neurodiversity in the workplace is an issue capturing attention, as conversations on how to create more inclusive spaces for all continue among business leaders. Tim Vogus, deputy director of Vanderbilt's Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, focuses on research related to improving the workplace for people on the autism spectrum. Read MoreApr 6, 2022
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Kimberly Welch awarded Mellon Foundation’s New Directions Fellowship
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has selected Kimberly Welch, a Vanderbilt scholar of American slavery, race and law, for a New Directions Fellowship that will expand her interdisciplinary research on African Americans and the history of finance. Read MoreMar 21, 2022
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Center for Effective Lawmaking hosts ‘Race and Political Representation: Inside and Outside of Congress’ March 31
Join the Center for Effective Lawmaking for a roundtable discussion touching on questions of race, representation and policymaking in the contemporary Congress. The event will be Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. CT at the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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WATCH: Reform for Redemption: Cyntoia Brown-Long and Gov. Bill Haslam call for criminal justice reform
During the first-ever public conversation between former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and sex trafficking victim and convicted murderer Cyntoia Brown-Long, the two agreed that significant improvements are needed in the criminal justice system. On March 15, Brown-Long and Haslam came together for Vanderbilt’s first public lecture at Langford Auditorium since the COVID-19 pandemic halted similar events for nearly two years. Read MoreMar 18, 2022
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Pi Day calls for pie, pizza and promotions
New research from "Vanderbilt Business" measures the effectiveness of non-traditional holiday promotions. Read MoreMar 13, 2022
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Chancellor Diermeier shares new research with multidisciplinary faculty group
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier recently shared the manuscript for his forthcoming book on corporate reputation with a small group of faculty whose diverse areas of expertise reflect the cross-disciplinary approach of his academic research. Read MoreMar 10, 2022
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COVID-19 Sheds Light on the Overlooked Importance of Non-Essential Care Providers
New research from Vanderbilt Business highlights the importance of families, social workers, and chaplains to patient care. Read MoreMar 3, 2022
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Max Adler Student Investment Fund is about More than the Money
This student-run equity investment fund honors Max Adler and is an opportunity for real-world experience with real-world payoffs. Read MoreMar 3, 2022
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Vanderbilt Business Student-Team Takes Second Place at the 2022 UNC Real Estate Development Challenge
A team of 3 Vanderbilt MBA students won $5,000 based on recommendations for DC-area development at the UNC Development Challenge. Read MoreMar 3, 2022
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WATCH: Vanderbilt virtual event offers perspective on how Russia and Ukraine’s conflict could impact the world
As Russia unleashed an assault against Ukraine on Thursday, a panel of Vanderbilt experts brought context to the developments during a virtual event on the escalating conflict and its potential global implications. Read MoreFeb 25, 2022
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The Wond’ry to host a hybrid Renaissance Women’s Summit on Feb. 17
The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt's center for innovation, will host its first women’s entrepreneur summit in partnership with the Renaissance Marketing Group and Boss Talks Network on Thursday, Feb. 17. The event is for female entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journeys, with local entrepreneurs and marketers sharing tips on all aspects of growing or starting a business. Read MoreFeb 10, 2022
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How carbon labels can aid in the fight against climate change
Research shows that carbon labels can be effective in changing corporate as well as consumer behavior, as corporations adjust their carbon footprint with the dual goals of increased efficiency and improved reputation. Read MoreJan 27, 2022
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Vanderbilt Poll 2021: Approval drops for TN’s elected leaders and second Trump run, but Dems and Republicans find unity on education, redistricting
Support for Gov. Bill Lee is down among Tennessee voters, fueled in part by his controversial stances on vaccine and mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest statewide Vanderbilt Poll. Read MoreDec 16, 2021
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Support for democracy across Americas remains lower than a decade ago, new Vanderbilt University LAPOP Lab survey finds
Democracy is still struggling in the Americas, with citizens reporting high skepticism about electoral democracy, according to the newly released 2021 Pulse of Democracy report from Vanderbilt University’s LAPOP Lab. Read MoreNov 16, 2021
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Vanderbilt University law professor to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Gautam Hans, associate clinical professor of law and a self-described "trivia nerd," will compete on "Jeopardy!" beginning Dec. 6 as part of the inaugural Professors Tournament. Read MoreNov 12, 2021
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Research Snapshot: COVID-19 is the disruptive moment the older adult care industry has been waiting for
The first holistic review of older adult care operations sheds light on opportunities for industry reform. Est. reading time: 2.5 mins. Read MoreNov 9, 2021
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‘Hostile Terrain 94’ participatory art installation invites public to engage with humanitarian issues at U.S.-Mexico border
Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies will host a participatory art installation that aims to raise community awareness about the human side of undocumented migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read MoreSep 8, 2021