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Tennesseans agree by a wide margin that the economy is the most pressing problem for state and federal government, and many believe higher taxation on the wealthiest Americans is one way to fix it. Read More

Most Tennesseans believe that public school teachers are underpaid and many support their right to be represented by unions, according to voters surveyed by the Vanderbilt Poll. Read More

Businessman Herman Cain is the favorite of Tennessee voters for the state’s March 6 presidential Republican primary election, but female voters are far less likely to support him. That pattern is unlikely to change in light of allegations of sexual harassment against him, according to a new poll by the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at Vanderbilt University. Read More

A rendering of the renovated Alumni Hall's west elevation. (image courtesy of Bruner/Cott) The Vanderbilt Board of Trust’s Executive Committee voted Nov. 10 to begin significant renovations to Alumni Hall in order to create flexible spaces to support a wide range of activities – such as tutoring,… Read More

The outstanding academic achievements of 11 faculty members who have been named to endowed chairs were praised during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Read More

November can be one of the busiest months for tornadoes in Tennessee as cold air clashes with the remnants of summer’s warm temperatures in the South. To be notified about a tornado warning or other emergency incident at Vanderbilt, sign up for AlertVU, the university’s emergency notification system. Read More

Assistant Professor of Art Amelia Winger-Bearskin's design is one of 10 finalists in the State Your Plate contest. Tennesseans for the Arts, the statewide advocacy group that supports the Tennessee Arts Commission, has announced the 10 finalists selected for State Your Plate, the… Read More

Give to Community Shares and help Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee and other community agencies (image courtesy of Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee) Each year in Tennessee, the number of children reported abused or neglected would more than fill Titans stadium. If that fact isn’t sobering enough, consider this: Most abuse… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office, in conjunction with VU’s confidential paper shredding partner, Cintas, will celebrate America Recycles Day with a Community Paper Shred Day. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,  offering free paper, magazine, and book shredding to… Read More

The club is offering poinsettias in pink, red and white. Deadline for orders is Nov. 18, and pick-up will be Nov. 30. (istock photo) The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club will again host the annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale to benefit the Ada Bell Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship program. This… Read More

Photo by Kem Lee A book signing has been scheduled prior to Kathryn Stockett‘s lecture at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center ballroom, Wednesday, Nov. 16. The book signing will be held in the lobby of the Vanderbilt Student Life Center at 6 p.m. The lecture… Read More

The November issue of Vanderbilt View – featuring an article on the Yellow Ribbon Program at Vanderbilt  – is available on stands and online now. The issue also includes articles on Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, new Divinity professor… Read More

After months of testing and training, Human Resources will launch a new recruiting system called TalentCentral on November 8. TalentCentral is an online hub designed to improve the hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers, plus minimize paperwork and give you back more of your most… Read More

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt/Joe Howell) Vanderbilt University will open its new bookstore, Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt University, Monday, Oct. 31. A grand opening event will be held Friday, Nov. 11. The bookstore is located at the corner of 25th and West End avenues. For the… Read More

The delegation from China visited the Susan Gray School. Pictured with the students are Guoming Long (red jacket, right), and Gao Guangtang. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt University) A delegation of Chinese educators visited Vanderbilt Oct. 24-Nov. 4 to learn the latest in U.S. education policy and experience American classrooms and techniques… Read More

Norma Antillion (left) and Jane Landers, acting director of the Center for Latin American Studies. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) Norma Antillón, who colleagues say has been “the heart” of the Center for Latin American Studies for the past 25 years, received a delightful shock at her recent retirement… Read More

The General Assembly is the highest governing body of the IIHR, consisting of 40 human rights experts from throughout the Western Hemisphere. Read More

International Education Week at Vanderbilt is Nov. 2-16. The week-long series of events are co-sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services, Global Education Office, and Vanderbilt International Office in coordination with Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Holocaust Lecture… Read More

L-r: Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser and Melinda Balser; Lydia Howarth and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos; and Tom Starling, CEO of the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee. (photo courtesy of MHAMT) The Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee honored Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos… Read More

Give to Community Shares and help the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association and other community groups Beth Boord (foreground) runs Wootens Folly Rapids in Clear Creek Canyon on the Cumberland Plateau. (photo by David Pelren/TSRA) Ever want to get away from city noise, traffic and the daily commute? What about… Read More