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TIPSHEET: Likely return of PRI to power in Mexico raises questions
Vanderbilt political science professor Jonathan Hiskey can speak to print reporters about the July 1 election in Mexico. Read MoreJun 28, 2012
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Grant bolsters VU autism training for Tennessee educators
A grant from the Tennessee Department of Education will allow the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders to conduct statewide autism training for Tennessee's schools. Read MoreJun 25, 2012
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Record number of Vanderbilt grad students score prestigious NSF fellowships
This year a record number of Vanderbilt Graduate School students have won prestigious National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships. Read MoreJun 19, 2012
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Jack Forstman, Vanderbilt Divinity dean, emeritus, dies
Jack Forstman, who built significant community and national support for the Vanderbilt Divinity School while serving as a beloved mentor and leader to many generations of students and faculty, passed away June 17. Read MoreJun 19, 2012
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Rare NEA research grant to fund Vanderbilt study on art-making and quality of life
The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy at Vanderbilt will use $10,000 from the NEA to study correlations between art-making and quality of life. Read MoreJun 12, 2012
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Effective high schools, ‘scaling up’ less effective schools subject of upcoming conference
The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools will host a conference on effective high schools and transferring those methods to less effective schools June 10-12. Read MoreJun 5, 2012
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Watch the transit of Venus at Dyer Observatory June 5
The transit of Venus across the sun this Tuesday is a rare astronomical event, and will not happen again for more than 100 years. Read MoreJun 1, 2012
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Peabody, Vanderbilt Brain Institute launch nation’s first doctorate in educational neuroscience
Vanderbilt is launching the country's first doctorate in the emerging field of educational neuroscience. Read MoreMay 30, 2012
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Dramatic expansion at Vanderbilt’s Center for Medicine, Health and Society
Five new faculty members are joining the Center for Medicine, Health and Society as part of a dramatic expansion of the multidisciplinary center that links the social sciences and humanities to Vanderbilt's academic medical center. Read MoreMay 29, 2012
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Founding Director Bill Ivey to step down from Vanderbilt’s Curb Center; Jay Clayton named successor
Carolyn Dever announces Bill Ivey will step down as director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public policy after 10 years. Jay Clayton will succeed him. Read MoreMay 25, 2012
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Tenn. legislature should focus on economy: Vanderbilt Poll
The latest Vanderbilt Poll shows that there is a divide between the priorities of state lawmakers and the citizens they serve. Read MoreMay 20, 2012
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Chancellor urges Vanderbilt grads to embrace complexity
Vanderbilt graduates got some advice from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos during Commencement May 11. Read MoreMay 11, 2012
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Brokaw to Vanderbilt grads: Become the next ‘greatest generation’
Author and newsman Tom Brokaw urged Vanderbilt graduating seniors to “leave an indelible imprint on your time” during his speech May 10 during Senior Day. Read MoreMay 10, 2012
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Two Vanderbilt professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
Vanderbilt's Larry Bartels and Randolph Blake were elected to the National Academy of Sciences, which advises the government on science and technology. Read MoreMay 2, 2012
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Outstanding Vanderbilt seniors available for Commencement stories
Four Vanderbilt University standout graduating seniors are available to speak with reporters covering May 11 Commencement ceremonies at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMay 2, 2012
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt holds spring commencement
Second class graduates from Next Steps at Vanderbilt, a two-year certificate program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read MoreApr 30, 2012
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Two Vanderbilt humanities professors named Guggenheim fellows
Two humanities professors in Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science have been named 2012 Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Read MoreApr 24, 2012
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Colin Dayan named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Colin Dayan, the Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University, has been named to a distinguished class of leaders from academia, business, public affairs, humanities and the arts, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced April 17. Read MoreApr 18, 2012
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to hold free forum on autism research April 21
The Vanderbilt Kennedy will host a free community forum on autism Saturday, April 21. Read MoreApr 13, 2012
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Programs for Talented Youth receives grant to aid low-income gifted students
A grant for Programs for Talented Youth will fund scholarships for low-income gifted students. Read MoreApr 6, 2012