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‘Dores win national championship!
Commodore center fielder Johnny Norwood hit a dramatic eighth-inning home run and propelled Vanderbilt to its first men's national championship with a 3-2 victory over Virginia Wednesday night in a winner-take-all contest at the College World Series. Read MoreJun 25, 2014
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos: Commodore Nation is gold
On behalf of the entire Vandy Nation, I want to congratulate the student-athletes and the coaches on the Vanderbilt baseball team for their outstanding victory earning the title of 2014 College World Series Champions. Read MoreJun 25, 2014
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Should the government be legally liable for failing to act?
Christopher Serkin of Vanderbilt Law School has the "startling" opinion that government entities should be held legally responsible if they fail to make laws protecting the rights of property owners. Read MoreJun 23, 2014
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Study: Tennessee teacher retention bonuses are paying off
A new study shows that cash incentives are a good way to retain highly effective teachers in low-performing schools. Read MoreJun 23, 2014
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‘Thought Leader’ named for ion mobility mass spectrometry research
Vanderbilt's John McLean has received Agilent Technology's Thought Leader Award in recognition of his contributions to ion mobility mass spectrometry. Read MoreJun 20, 2014
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Consumers like a ‘partner in crime’ whether they indulge or resist temptation
People are natural accomplices who like to conspire together to enjoy a small indulgence, and conversely to resist temptation together when the stakes are higher, finds Associate Professor of Marketing Kelly L. Haws in a new study. Read MoreJun 17, 2014
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Trends indicate Asian Americans should be turning Republican – but they’re not
It's a puzzler that political scientists want to understand and strategists want to exploit: Asian Americans lean decidedly to the Democratic Party, despite many factors that indicate they should be a natural fit for the Republicans. Read MoreJun 11, 2014
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Students to help speedway company build audience
The International Speedway Corporation will hear from students at the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute with suggestions on getting millennials out of their living rooms and into NASCAR speedways. Read MoreJun 4, 2014
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Vanderbilt rocketeers win NASA Student Launch Competition — again
For the second year in a row, the Vanderbilt Aerospace Club is the overall winner of NASA’s annual Student Launch Competition, a nine-month contest that consisted of much more than simply designing and building a model rocket. Read MoreMay 30, 2014
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Vanderbilt professors reflect on legacy of Maya Angelou
Alice Randall, Emily Townes and Tiffany Patterson reflect on the legacy of the late poet. Read MoreMay 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt hosts national Green Dot training
Vanderbilt hosted a Green Dot Violence Prevention Strategy instructor certification training, drawing 44 participants. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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Voters overwhelmingly support Tennessee Promise Program
In the new Vanderbilt Poll, 86 percent of Tennessee voters said they approved of Gov. Bill Haslam’s Tennessee Promise Program, which makes community and technical colleges free to high school graduates. Read MoreMay 21, 2014
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Hans Stoll honored at New Frontiers in Finance Conference
Two Nobel laureates were among the presenters at the Financial Markets Research Center’s annual conference at Vanderbilt University, which was held this year in honor of Hans Stoll of Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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Zeppos to graduates: Consider ‘the value of opening doors of opportunity’
Vanderbilt graduating seniors got some parting advice from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on a rainy Friday as they prepared to get their degrees. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Commencement events May 8-9 at Vanderbilt University
PLEASE NOTE: Commencement has been moved to Memorial Gym due to inclement weather. Read MoreMay 7, 2014
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Chancellor, former surgeon general to address graduating seniors at Vanderbilt University May 8-9
Commencement and Senior Day at Vanderbilt will bring words of wisdom from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin on May 8-9. Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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New undergraduate and faculty research collaborations inspire, inform
The Littlejohn Family Undergraduate Research Program enables Arts and Science undergraduates to conduct original research alongside faculty fellows. Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Journey to Discovery: From Aspirnauts to the Class of 2014
Watch the inspiring story of two members of the Class of 2014 and the science program that changed their lives. VUCast followed Cody Stothers and Domonique Bragg through the twists and turns each faced from high school to seniors at Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 23, 2014
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Sporting latest tech toy can make you seem more like a leader
If you want to be perceived as a leader, new research from Vanderbilt University suggests investing in the latest technological gadgets is the way to go. Read MoreApr 17, 2014