Arts And Science
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Vanderbilt biologists contribute to major genetic study of malaria mosquitoes
Vanderbilt biologists played an important supporting role in a major genetic study of malaria-carrying mosquitoes published this week in the journal "Science." Read MoreNov 27, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s LAPOP survey provides new insights on insecurities and democracy in the Americas
Crime and violence are increasingly worrying citizens in the Americas, according to new data released by Vanderbilt's LAPOP center. Read MoreNov 25, 2014
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Twelve Vanderbilt faculty elected AAAS fellows
Twelve members of Vanderbilt's faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their “scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.” Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Vanderbilt Poll to be released Dec. 3 at Vanderbilt news conference
The newest Vanderbilt Poll results will be released 11 a.m. Dec 3 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Social media partly to blame for busybody culture, says professor
Philosophy professor John Lachs blames the explosion of social media, talking heads on the airwaves, and "helicopter" parents for a busybody culture in which too many individuals meddle in other people's lives. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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‘Synchromism’ topic of Vanderbilt art history lecture
University of Pennsylvania visual arts scholar Michael Leja will discuss the early 20th-century art movement known as Synchromism when he delivers the Goldberg Lecture Dec. 4 at Cohen Hall. Read MoreNov 20, 2014
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Racism expert available to comment on Ferguson
Sociologist Tony Brown studies the pernicious and persistent effects of racism in the United States and is available to comment on the issues that have shaped and will continue to shape events in Ferguson, Mo. Read MoreNov 19, 2014
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Weintraub to discuss ‘Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life and Religion’
The possibility of extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion is the subject of Professor of Astronomy David Weintraub’s latest book, which he'll discuss in a free campus lecture on Thursday. Read MoreNov 19, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s neurovascular chip project moves into new phase
Vanderbilt researchers will play a key role in the second phase of the federal "tissue chip for drug screening" program. Read MoreNov 18, 2014
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VU Center for Latin American Studies and Nashville Opera announce collaboration
A new collaboration between the Center for Latin American Studies and Nashville Opera will expand programming around the first opera in Spanish to be presented in Nashville. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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New form of crystalline order holds promise for thermoelectric applications
Scientists at Vanderbilt and ORNL have discovered a new form of crystalline order that could make better thermoelectric devices. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts can provide insights into Nashville’s growth
Vanderbilt experts from a variety of fields are available to help explain issues surrounding Nashville's transformation into the latest “it” city. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Ol’shanskii named fellow of American Mathematical Society
Centennial Professor Alexander Ol’shanskii has been named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Maraniss returns to teach at Vanderbilt during spring 2015 semester
Two lucky classes--on the Vietnam War and political biography--will get instruction from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss in the spring. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Latin American artist Guayasamín featured in Vanderbilt exhibit
An interactive reproduction of a prominent mural by Latin American artist Oswaldo Guayasamín will be on display at the Sarratt Center Nov. 14-Dec. 14 and then at The Commons Center Jan. 5-30. Read MoreNov 11, 2014
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Two from Vanderbilt will partner with Brazilian researchers
Last spring, Vanderbilt entered into a partnership to foster collaborations between its faculty and researchers affiliated with universities in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. In the first year of this partnership, two proposals have been selected for funding. Read MoreNov 10, 2014
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Medicine, Health and Society panel to put Ebola in perspective
As the Ebola virus grows into a "global threat," information about the disease mixes with a host of larger questions and concerns. How can we separate reasoned preparation from blind panic? Read MoreNov 7, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts can speak about Berlin Wall anniversary
Two Vanderbilt professors are available to speak about the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which is Nov. 9. Read MoreNov 6, 2014
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Effective lawmakers re-elected to the 114th Congress
For the first time, the Legislative Effectiveness Project has tracked whether the most effective lawmakers were re-elected. Read MoreNov 5, 2014
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Eleven diverse schools collaborate in entertainment-focused Curb summit
Members of the Nashville music and entertainment industry will collaborate with students from 11 diverse higher education institutions, including Vanderbilt, thanks to a summit made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation. Read MoreNov 5, 2014