Law School
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Vanderbilt University honors top students during Commencement
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented the Founder’s Medals to the top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools during Commencement on Friday, May 13. Read MoreMay 13, 2011
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Vanderbilt University honors 16 faculty members as emeriti
Sixteen retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s May 13 Commencement ceremony when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Robert W. Blanning, professor of management, emeritus Blanning’s global experience combines the worlds of… Read MoreMay 13, 2011
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OpEd: Justice: Too much and too expensive
Legal experts Nancy J. King and Joseph Hoffmann propose a new approach to habeas corpus cases, in this op-ed which ran in the April 17, 2011, New York Times. Read MoreApr 18, 2011
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Know Your Numbers at the law school April 21
Know Your Numbers at the law school April 21. Read MoreApr 14, 2011
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Carbon labeling: putting the power in consumer’s hands
A private carbon labeling system could help make a dent in greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging consumer purchasing power. Read MoreMar 29, 2011
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Blind Justice: Blind former prosecutor and judge to speak at Vanderbilt Law School
The cliché “justice is blind” has taken on a far deeper meaning for former judge, prosecutor and current legal advocate Nicholas Pomaro. Pomaro will speak at Vanderbilt Law School on Monday, March 28 at noon in Flynn Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture is titled “Blind Justice” and is sponsored by Vanderbilt’s Disability Law Society. Read MoreMar 23, 2011
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Peabody ranked top graduate education school for third straight year
Peabody College of education and human development at Vanderbilt University was named the No. 1 graduate education school in the United States for the third consecutive year and the Vanderbilt schools of medicine, nursing and law all ranked in the Top 20 in their fields in the rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Read MoreMar 15, 2011
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VUCast: Black and gold… black and gold…
A Vandy freshman creates a hip hop tribute to campus life. Watch this, plus more stories, in this week’s VUCast. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMar 11, 2011
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Osher spring term has invigorating curriculum for older learners
The spring term 2011 of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt offers a diverse offering of non-credit classes for older adults with shared interests. Read MoreMar 10, 2011
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The Invisible Line: American families’ journeys from black to white
African Americans have continually crossed the color line and assimilated into white communities since the 17th century, without science or surgery. A new book reveals how, and why. Read MoreFeb 17, 2011
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Revolution in the Middle East subject of Vanderbilt forum
Panelists for the forum “Revolution in the Middle East!” are Katherine Blue Carroll, assistant professor of political science; Richard McGregor, associate professor of Islamic Studies; Beverly Moran, professor of law; and Thomas Schwartz, professor of history. Cherie Fathy, a junior in the College of Arts and Science, will serve as moderator. Read MoreFeb 15, 2011
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Vanderbilt experts weigh in on legal and business controversies of health care law
The legal debate over President Obama’s health care law – specifically whether the insurance requirement in the law goes beyond Congress’s authority and is thus unconstitutional – is likely to go to the Supreme Court. Vanderbilt University Law School and the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management have experts who can weigh in on the debate and the future of health care in America. Read MoreFeb 4, 2011
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VUCast Special: Do You Believe in Magic…
Want to feel good deep down inside? Meet a child who will melt your heart. Watch the inspiration of Vanderbilt students who turned caring for others into a business. And, remember how we all came together in the face of disaster. It’s VUCast’s special year-ender. Happy New Year. 2010 will… Read MoreDec 23, 2010
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Video: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks at Vanderbilt Law School
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer came to Vanderbilt Law School on Nov. 16 to help demystify the workings of the Supreme Court and talk about themes in his newly released book, Making Our Democracy Work, A Judge’s View. Breyer has been a Supreme Court associate justice since 1994. He was… Read MoreNov 17, 2010
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Celebration of life of Vanderbilt Law School professor Richard Nagareda scheduled
The life of Richard Nagareda, the David Daniels Allen Professor of Law and director of the Cecil D. Branstetter Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at Vanderbilt University Law School, will be celebrated Friday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. in the law school’s Flynn Auditorium. Read MoreOct 20, 2010
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Public/private partnerships key to maximizing Nashville’s sports potential: VU study
Nashville should seek new public/private partnerships that generate additional revenue sources if the city wants to maximize its economic potential as a sports city, according to a report prepared by the Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies. Read MoreSep 27, 2010