Nashville
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Sick kids live longer, but brain function may suffer
Survival rates continue to rise for children living with once-fatal chronic pediatric health conditions, but their survival comes at a cost. Read MoreMay 16, 2017
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Thistle Farms turns to the Wond’ry for wrist-saving, wick-installing device
Nashville nonprofit Thistle Farms teams up with The Wond'ry to design a custom wick-setting tool for eco-friendly wooden wicks. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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14 in engineering, A&S, Peabody earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The National Science Foundation recently selected 14 Vanderbilt graduate students in fields as diverse as mechanical engineering and psychology to receive Graduate Research Fellowships. The fellowships are highly sought-after because they provide students with $34,000 annually for three years and the freedom to conduct their research at any accredited U.S. university. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Vanderbilt, Nashville major draws for NCAA and SEC championships and tournaments
Vanderbilt will co-host the 2021 NCAA Regional Championship for Division I men’s golf—the latest in a string of NCAA and SEC events the university has helped bring to Middle Tennessee. Read MoreMay 3, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s international scholars exchange ideas at Lipscomb literacy event
Vanderbilt University’s eighth cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows recently shared ideas and experiences at "Global Voices: An Initiative of Abriendo Puertas." Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Pre-K needs proper implementation and rigorous evaluation to succeed
Mark Lipsey presented a pre-K consensus report, a joint effort by several institutions to inform lawmakers and other education thought leaders. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Janette Sadik-Khan discusses ‘Streetfight’ on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Janette Sadik-Khan, one of the world's leading voices on urban transportation, for "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Next Steps graduation is April 26
Five graduating students will be recognized at the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center for Education. Read MoreApr 20, 2017
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WiseWear CEO discusses marriage of tech and fashion on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Alumnus Jerry Wilmink discusses with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Wilmink's journey from engineer to entrepreneur and the deeply personal reason he launched his company. Read MoreApr 12, 2017
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Teacher merit pay has merit: new report
Teacher merit pay programs have been associated with a statistically significant positive effect on student outcomes. Read MoreApr 11, 2017
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Fears about college debt vary by subgroup, study finds
Loan aversion is more common in prospective college students than previously documented and may be affected by gender, age and race. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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Interdisciplinary VU team headed to KPMG International Case Competition in Portugal
A team of four Vanderbilt sophomores will travel to Lisbon, Portugal, April 10 in hopes of winning the KPMG International Case Competition. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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Curious what Congress will do? PredictGov has a pretty good idea
PredictGov pulls from decades of congressional data plus hundreds of variables, including the bill’s sponsor, amendments, economic trends and political shifts. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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VINSE outreach program reaches milestone
The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering recently hosted its 100th group of Middle Tennessee high school students for a daylong field trip to the VINSE laboratories, giving the students hands-on experience in science and technology. Read MoreMar 29, 2017
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Nashville is strong, but feeling growing pains: Vanderbilt Poll
Davidson County residents give high marks to Mayor Megan Barry, but are concerned about the pace of Nashville’s growth and want to improve public transportation. Read MoreMar 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt Humphrey fellows to visit Dollywood, Vol State
Vanderbilt’s eighth cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows will visit the Great Smoky Mountains and meet with colleagues at Vol State. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Women in STEM panel seeks to define, overcome challenges
Alumna Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code, will discuss the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields with Vanderbilt professors Alyssa Hasty, Bonnie Miller and Nicole Joseph. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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TN principal exam fails to predict success; hinders diversity efforts
The SLLA may not be the right measure for hiring principals. Read MoreMar 16, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean; developers gather to predict future of Nashville’s commercial, residential markets
Hosted by Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, the 8th Annual Construction Project Management Symposium on March 9 is titled “Nashville: Still the ‘It City.'" Read MoreMar 6, 2017
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Media Advisory: Teens build model bridges–only to destroy them
Area teens will watch their model bridges break apart dramatically Saturday, March 4, at the 9th Annual Music City Bridge Building Competition, organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers and Janey Camp, a Vanderbilt University civil engineering research associate professor. Read MoreMar 3, 2017