Law
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Listen: Vanderbilt professor studies image of dog in Jewish history
A new book that explores the cultural manifestations of the relationship between dogs and Jews from ancient to contemporary times has been co-edited by Phillip Ackerman-Lieberman, assistant professor of Jewish studies and law at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 18, 2013
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Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10. Read MoreMay 10, 2013
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Vanderbilt prison conference to rethink justice system
More than 100 prison scholars, activists and practitioners from across the United States and other nations will gather at Vanderbilt University May 3-5 to explore issues ranging from prison rehabilitation and education to the impact of racism, gender and sexuality on incarceration. Read MoreMay 1, 2013
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Mayor Dean engages with Divinity students on community service
The strong value placed on community volunteerism is among the reasons Nashville has received extensive national press for its enviable quality of life, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean recently told Vanderbilt Divinity students. Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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Women with elite education opting out of full-time careers
...first-of-its-kind research by Vanderbilt professor of law and economics Joni Hersch shows that female graduates of elite undergraduate universities are working much fewer hours than their counterparts from less selective institutions. Read MoreApr 8, 2013
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The Hill: Remembering the chemical atttacks against the Kurds
Twenty-five years ago this March, Iraqi forces coordinated a calculated campaign of genocide against the Kurds, an atrocity that should remind the world that it must rally to the aid of those who suffer from brutal regimes, writes Michael Newton, professor of the practice of law. Read MoreMar 29, 2013
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Larry May: “Can War Be Justified?”
Watch “Can War Be Justified?” a lecture by Larry May, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy and professor of law. Larry May’s talk offers an introduction to a range of questions on the morality of war. He addresses such questions as: Is the killing of… Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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25th anniversary of Kurdish genocide holds lessons to prevent atrocities in Syria today
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the gas attacks on the Kurdish village of Halabja, Iraq, at the hand of Saddam Hussein that killed at least 5,000 civilians. Vanderbilt University international criminal and humanitarian law expert Michael Newton says lessons learned from the Halabja attack could help the persecuted Kurds being attacked in Syria today. Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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Zeppos reflects on first five years as chancellor
The One Vanderbilt transformation continues as Nicholas S. Zeppos marks five years as chancellor. Read the story and watch video of Zeppos discussing the opportunities and challenges facing Vanderbilt today. Read MoreMar 1, 2013
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Education reform conversation Feb. 27 features state commissioner and social justice advocate
The state commissioner of education and a social justice advocate at Vanderbilt Law School will discuss education reform during a Feb. 27 forum. Read MoreFeb 22, 2013
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VUCast: Taking Care of Business—Find out which gender is better at getting laws passed in D.C.
This week on VUCast: Find out which gender is better at getting things done in D.C.; a new partnership brings Vanderbilt experts to you; and the story behind the song that is captivating the world. Read MoreFeb 12, 2013
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Law professor to present at orientation program for new federal judges
Terry Maroney, professor of law, will discuss her scholarship on how judges deal with emotion as part of an orientation program for newly confirmed federal judges. Read MoreFeb 7, 2013
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Sign up for Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning spring term
Important Supreme Court decisions, the Nashville Ballet, and a “behind-the-scenes” look at special law enforcement agents are among the varied topics offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt this spring. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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Mayors share insight with public policy studies class
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean was the guest speaker Jan. 28 for an undergraduate public policy studies class taught by former Mayor Bill Purcell, adjunct professor of political science. Read MoreJan 29, 2013
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New steps in immigration reform: Vanderbilt experts available
Congress and President Obama are taking up the debate over comprehensive immigration reform yet again. Vanderbilt has a diverse array of experts researching various aspects of the immigration debate. Read MoreJan 29, 2013
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Benefits of apology from Lance Armstrong may outweigh legal implications, expert says
The possible benefits of a confession and apology about doping from Lance Armstrong all depend on how the world-renowned, and disgraced, cyclist uses his words, says Vanderbilt legal scholar and apology expert Erin O'Hara O'Connor. Read MoreJan 16, 2013
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Vanderbilt partners with Nightly Business Report to provide research and expertise
Through a new educational enterprise called NBR-U, Vanderbilt, Harvard, Stanford and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will offer timely research and expert analysis of top business issues. Read MoreJan 8, 2013
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Celebrate life of Don Hall Jan. 19
Don Hall (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Colleagues, students and friends are invited to join the family of the late Donald J. Hall, professor of law, emeritus, for an event celebrating his life on Saturday, Jan. 19. Hall died Nov. 29 after a long illness. He was 69. The event… Read MoreDec 12, 2012
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New faculty: Morgan Ricks gave up Wall Street to tackle economic crisis
Morgan Ricks (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) When the financial crisis hit in September 2008, Morgan Ricks knew what he had to do. “I was on a trading desk at a hedge fund when the crisis started,” Ricks said. “The day after Obama was elected, I quit my job and… Read MoreDec 11, 2012
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Listen: Lifelong learners invited to sign up for Osher winter classes
Online registration is now open for the 2013 winter term of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 27, 2012