Community Research and Action Archives
Study: Homebuyer course attendees less likely to face foreclosure
Sep. 2, 2016—Odd of foreclosure were 42 percent lower among those who completed the homebuyer class.
Curb Public Scholars develop evidence-based public policies
May. 25, 2016—The "People's Guide to Nashville," an album of children's music with prosocial messaging, and the inaugural Accessibility Map-a-Thon at Vanderbilt are among projects created and implemented by the 2015-16 Curb Center Public Scholars.
Exodus of physicians to America causing ‘brain drain’ in Africa
Sep. 18, 2013—The past decade has seen a dramatic rise in the number of physicians trained in Sub-Saharan Africa emigrating to the United States, resulting in a “brain drain” on nations in the greatest need for affordable and accessible health care.
Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
May. 10, 2013—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10.
Human sex trafficking research leads to changes in Tenn. law
Jan. 24, 2012—Two Peabody College graduate student researchers partnered with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to shine a light on the scourge of human sex trafficking, resulting in changes to Tennessee law.