Communication Studies
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Vanderbilt Debate team enjoys success on international stage
As part of Dialogue Vanderbilt, the debate team hosted an online event with the Rwandan National Debate Team on Nov. 29. Read MoreNov 30, 2023
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From Vanderbilt to the U.S. Debate Team: Meet Daniel Ardity
Vanderbilt student Daniel Ardity earned a place on the U.S. Debate Team this year, an accomplishment that has allowed him to travel around the world while also continuing to hone his debate skills closer at home. Read MoreNov 30, 2023
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Then and Now: The tradition of debate at Vanderbilt
Always at the helm of fostering campus dialogue, the Vanderbilt Debate team exists to provide on-campus, national and international educational opportunities that enable students to improve their analytical, communication, critical thinking, listening and research skills. Read MoreNov 30, 2023
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Meet the debaters: Vanderbilt students share how debate has shaped their college experience
Members of Vanderbilt Debate share how their participation on the team has contributed to a meaningful undergraduate experience. Read MoreNov 30, 2023
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Misti Yang, Mellon Assistant Professor of the Public Communication of Science and Technology, has died
Misti Hewatt Yang, who taught courses in the Communication of Science and Technology program and held a secondary appointment in the Department of Communication Studies, died March 23. Read MoreApr 7, 2023
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Vanderbilt University to host exhibition debate on TikTok bans at universities Feb. 3
Vanderbilt University invites the Nashville and campus communities to an exhibition on Friday, Feb. 3, designed to introduce the craft of debate to new audiences while exploring a timely topic. Read MoreJan 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt University Debate Team to host intercollegiate debate about election processes and voter turnout
With consequential midterm elections less than one month away, the Vanderbilt University Debate Team will host an intercollegiate debate this weekend on how to improve U.S. election processes and boost voter turnout. The event will be on Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Commons Center Multipurpose Room. Read MoreOct 11, 2022
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Beasley named president-elect of Rhetoric Society of America
Vanessa Beasley, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of residential faculty, has been named president-elect of the Rhetoric Society of America. She will begin her term as president of the scholarly association in July 2022. Read MoreJan 15, 2021
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Vanderbilt partnership with Nashville Ballet examines changing ideas of masculinity and gender
A spring 2020 seminar immersed Vanderbilt students in a unique academic experience examining gender stereotypes, masculinity and identity through the lens of dance as part of a special partnership between Nashville Ballet and the university. Read MoreJun 24, 2020
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Playlist Politics: Students create ways to engage apathetic, angry voters
Two Vanderbilt seniors are taking unique approaches to bringing apathetic and frustrated voters to the political table. Read MoreMar 2, 2020
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CANCELED: Chancellor’s Lecture with Anderson Cooper moved to March 29
Anderson Cooper, a prominent journalist, CNN anchor and best-selling author who often reports from around the world, will be at Vanderbilt University for a Chancellor’s Lecture on Sunday, March 29. Cooper had to reschedule his appearance from March 15 due to unforeseen circumstances. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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Expert panel to discuss past and present-day suffrage movements Oct. 7
An Oct. 7 panel discussion will explore the connections between the women’s suffrage movement and current voting rights activism. The panel is free and open to the public and will take place from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. in the Great Room of E. Bronson Ingram College. Read MoreSep 30, 2019
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Find Your Impact: Jeffrey Bennett shows how much words matter in the treatment of diabetes
Communication studies professor Jeffrey Bennett wants everyone to understand how the way we talk about health shapes the way we understand and treat disease. Read MoreSep 24, 2019
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Student-athlete: Jared Pinkney
Jared Pinkney could have heard his name called on the second day of the NFL Draft. Graded a “second- to fourth-round prospect,” Vanderbilt’s star tight end had a decision to make: turn pro, or return to the university to finish out his senior season. Read MoreAug 29, 2019
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Faculty selected as Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellows for fall 2019
Hiba Baroud, Jeffrey Bennett and Suzana Herculano-Houzel have been named to the first cohort of the Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellowship, a semester-long program designed to expand Vanderbilt’s global reach by amplifying the impact of faculty academic research. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Presidential rhetoric expert available to discuss State of the Union
Vanessa Beasley, an expert on political rhetoric and mass media and the presidency, is available to provide expert analysis of the State of the Union address. Read MoreJan 28, 2019
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John Bradley named director of Writing Studio
John Bradley, who places a strong emphasis on the one-on-one interactions between mentor and students as they learn to write, has been named director of the Vanderbilt Writing Studio. Read MoreSep 14, 2018
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Seven faculty awarded Sports and Society microgrants
Seven Vanderbilt faculty were awarded microgrants through the Sports and Society Microgrant Program to investigate how sports and society impact each other across disciplines. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Vanderbilt Debate hosts Ireland’s top college debaters
Vanderbilt Debate hosted three top debaters from University College Dublin for a spirited exhibition debate at the First Amendment Center on whether social media enhances or undermines democracy. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Vanderbilt experts available to discuss State of the Union
[vustarinfo] A number of Vanderbilt University experts will be available to media in the days leading up to and after the State of the Union speech Jan. 30 to discuss a variety of topics that could be addressed during President Trump’s address next Tuesday. Will Trump “talk tough” about immigration?… Read MoreJan 24, 2018