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MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Lawmakers’ website grades members of Congress for effectiveness; launch set for October 14 at National Press Club
As voters prepare to go to the polls Nov. 4, they will be able to take the measure of their congressional representatives’ effectiveness using a new website developed by Vanderbilt University and University of Virginia political scientists. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Shanghai teacher collaboration model catches on in Tennessee
A teacher collaboration model used in Shanghai is proving useful to Tennessee teachers. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s new Warren and Moore Colleges earn LEED Gold certification
The new Warren and Moore Colleges, which include the Kissam Center, has received a LEED Gold certification. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Scientific risk assessments may result in more equitable sentences
Vanderbilt law professor Chris Slobogin says recent criticism of using scientific risk assessments during sentencing is misguided. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Vanderbilt rises to No. 16 in ‘U.S. News’ ranking of national universities
Vanderbilt University scored its best position ever in "U.S. News & World Report’s" ranking of national universities, finishing No. 16 after five years at No. 17. 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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Are college football coaches overpaid?
Two Vanderbilt professors compared salaries and contracts of more than 950 college football coaches to top CEOs. The research found that college football coaches are not overpaid. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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New Academic Strategic Plan charts course for Vanderbilt’s future
Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan, which will guide university investments in faculty recruitment, capital planning, academic programs and philanthropic priorities over the next 10 years, was officially unveiled by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Aug. 21. 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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Super-sized lab has energized grand opening
More than 150 people showed up Aug. 14 for the grand opening of the School of Engineering’s new Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability. Read MoreAug 18, 2014
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Size matters when convincing your brain to eat healthier foods
Playing with the portions of good and not-so-good-for-you foods is better than trying to eliminate bad foods, says a Vanderbilt study. Read MoreAug 11, 2014
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Search committee for next Arts and Science dean announced
Provost Susan Wente has appointed a committee, including a Board of Trust member, a dean, numerous faculty members, alumni and a current student, to conduct the search for the next dean of the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreAug 11, 2014
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Smith Hall honors legacy of influential Nashville preacher
A new Vanderbilt residence hall pays tribute to the legacy of civil rights pioneer and former Vanderbilt Divinity School assistant dean Kelly Miller Smith. Read MoreAug 8, 2014
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Media Advisory: Education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education experts from Vanderbilt Peabody College are available to comment on a wide variety of education topics. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Historically black and Hispanic-serving colleges are performing better than previously thought
A Vanderbilt study sheds new light on the completion rates at minority-serving institutions. Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2014 class named
Five alumni will be inducted into the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame during Homecoming/Reunion weekend. Read MoreJul 23, 2014
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New provost moves in
Susan Wente moved into her office in Kirkland Hall and officially assumed her duties as provost on July 1. Read MoreJul 16, 2014
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Seigenthaler made Vanderbilt home to First Amendment Center; university gained a legend
John Seigenthaler, eminent journalist and civil rights champion, has died. Read MoreJul 11, 2014
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Touted benefits of new EPA emissions limits may be misleading
A Vanderbilt researcher says the EPA is being too expansive in how it measures carbon dioxide emissions. Read MoreJul 9, 2014
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Commodores everywhere savor a national championship
Vanderbilt fans, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Gov. Bill Haslam were among those who gathered June 26 to celebrate the championship 2014 Vanderbilt Commodore baseball team and Coach Tim Corbin. Read MoreJun 26, 2014