John Compton
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End Sheet: In Their Own Words
Alumni wrote in to tell us about their favorite professors. Read MoreFeb 27, 2024
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Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2017 class named
An Emmy-winning writer for 'The Daily Show,' three journalists whose careers have been shaped by innovation, and a woman judge who blazed new trails have been named to the Student Media Hall of Fame. Read MoreAug 18, 2017
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University of York professor to deliver second Compton Lecture Oct. 26
A speaker series honoring the late Vanderbilt philosopher John Compton will bring the University of York's Catherine Wilson to campus. Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Listen: Farley’s memoir highlights pivotal era at Vanderbilt Divinity School
Retired Vanderbilt Divinity Professor Ed Farley's memoir speaks to the next generation of theologians. Read MoreJul 11, 2014
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Memorial celebration honoring John and Marjorie Compton set for June 14
A memorial celebration in honor of John and Marjorie Compton is planned for Saturday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Benton Chapel on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreApr 23, 2014
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John Compton, charter faculty member of Vanderbilt philosophy department, has died
John J. Compton, who taught philosophy at Vanderbilt University for more than four decades, died Jan. 18. He was 85. Read MoreJan 21, 2014