Arts And Science
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Early Earth less hellish than previously thought
Conditions on Earth in its first 500 million years may have been cool enough to form oceans of water instead of being hellishly hot. Read MoreSep 15, 2014
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North African archaeological excavations topic of talk at Parthenon
Lea Stirling discusses findings from her North African excavations in a Sept. 18 lecture co-sponsored by the Classical Studies Department. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Wcislo stepping down as dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons
Francis Wcislo, the dean who launched The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University in 2006, has announced plans to step down from that role at the end of his current contract, June 30, 2015. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Mosquito facts and fictions
Mosquito researcher Jason Pitts collects interesting facts and stories about his research subjects, nature’s ultimate bioterrorists. Read MoreSep 9, 2014
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ISIS conflict experts: Thomas Schwartz and Mike Newton
Vanderbilt experts Thomas Schwartz and Mike Newton are available to comment on President Obama's new plans for Iraq and Syria. Read MoreSep 9, 2014
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Celebration honors nine new faculty chair holders
A Sept. 3 celebration at the Student Life Center honored nine new faculty chair holders and recognized the support of generous donors. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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When offering someone a job hurts more than it helps
Unsolicited job leads are welcome to the unemployed, but surprisingly stressful for those with jobs. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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New exhibition celebrates 30 years of the Hamblet Award
“The Gift: 30 Years of the Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Award” opens Thursday, Sept. 25, at Space 204 in the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt biblical scholar offers fresh look at Jesus’ parables
Biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine places Jesus' parables in their first-century context in her new book "Short Stories by Jesus." Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Acclaimed fiction writer and Vanderbilt faculty member Lorrie Moore to speak
Distinguished American fiction writer Lorrie Moore will discuss her latest work Sept. 16 in the next installment of Vanderbilt’s Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Geer named vice provost for academic and strategic affairs
Noted political scientist John Geer has been named vice provost of academic and strategic affairs at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 1, 2014
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Maier receives Society of Neuroscience Career Award
Psychologist Alex Maier has been selected to receive the Society for Neuroscience’s Career Development Award for 2014. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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Alumnus elected to National Medical Honor Society Board of Directors
Alpha Omega Alpha elects Dr. Charles “Chipper” H. Griffith III, BA’84, MD’88, as a councilor director for its board. His three-year term begins Oct. 3. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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(Lunch) Box series resumes with Divinity Dean Emilie Townes
Vanderbilt Divinity Dean Emilie Townes will lead off the fall 2014 Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box series Sept. 3 at the downtown library. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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Ferrato to unveil ‘I Am Unbeatable’ exhibition at Vanderbilt
Photographer Donna Ferrato's premiere gallery presentation of "I Am Unbeatable" will open Sept. 12 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Listen: Earley’s new stories bring the extraordinary to aging characters
Tony Earley describes his new short story collection, "Mr. Tall," as "more grown up" than some of his previous writings. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Three researchers receive EAGER awards
Three Vanderbilt researchers have received an award designed to better understand how complex behaviors emerge from brain activity. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly
An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Combined drugs and therapy most effective for severe nonchronic depression
The odds that a person who suffers from severe, nonchronic depression will recover improve substantially when treated by drugs and therapy. Read MoreAug 20, 2014
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Enroll now in Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning fall classes
Interested individuals 50 and older are invited to sign up for the Vanderbilt Osher lifelong learning fall classes, which begin Oct. 5. Read MoreAug 20, 2014