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Education experts offer 18 apps that make learning fun
Vanderbilt education experts explain that screen time is not the enemy. The trick is picking the right apps. Read MoreFeb 13, 2015
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Inaugural Chancellor Faculty Fellows named
Fifteen faculty members hailing from a diverse cross section of disciplines have been selected as the first cohort of the Chancellor's Faculty Fellows program. Read MoreFeb 12, 2015
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Transforming public housing subject of Feb. 20 talk
“Remaking the inner city: Integrationist aims and ends in large‐scale public housing reform” will begin at 2:30 in Room 204 of the Mayborn Building Peabody College. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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Student-designed ‘makerspace’ gives patients tools to create
An innovative mobile cart serves as a learning space to engage and excite patients and their families during long hospital stays. Read MoreFeb 5, 2015
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Mobile ‘Makerspace’ provides patients tools to create, inspire
At first glance, the mobile Makerspace at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt looks like an ordinary computer cart with a printer and storage bins. Read MoreFeb 5, 2015
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White House assembles top minds in neuroscience and learning for workshop
Vanderbilt's Laurie Cutting was one of a select group of experts in neuroscience, cognitive science, developmental psychology and other disciplines invited to take part in a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy workshop. Read MoreFeb 3, 2015
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Abstract language may help preschoolers grasp early math concepts
Minor differences in language can have a large effect on how children think about learning materials, including the objects that make up a pattern. Read MoreFeb 3, 2015
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Vanderbilt wins regional Emmy
Vanderbilt University won a regional Emmy from the MidSouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences during the awards ceremony Jan. 31 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Read MoreFeb 2, 2015
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Vanderbilt Star competition rescheduled for March 22
Ten students from Vanderbilt University and Belmont University will compete for a one-song record deal. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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When teachers get bonuses, do test scores rise?
A new Vanderbilt study examined a national pay-for-performance program in Texas. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Hillsboro High student partners with VU researcher on cave drug study
Hillsboro High School senior Alex Jolly advanced to the semi-finals in the Intel Science Talent Search with his research project on cave drugs. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Vanderbilt social entrepreneurs to compete for $1M prize
A team of Vanderbilt students will compete in a challenge to find improve education opportunities for young children in urban slums. Read MoreJan 26, 2015
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International scholars to visit Eakin school Jan. 27-30
Vanderbilt’s Hubert H. Humphrey fellows will share their cultures with students at Eakin Elementary School. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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State of the Union address – Vanderbilt experts available
President Obama is set to talk to the nation on Jan. 20 for his State of the Union address. Vanderbilt has an array of experts available to comment. Read MoreJan 19, 2015
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Visiting international scholars give back to Nashville’s needy
Vanderbilt's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows are spending January focused on service work. Read MoreJan 17, 2015
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‘Loan aversion’ is focus of new higher ed study
A new two-year Vanderbilt study seeks to better understand students’ potential aversion to borrowing for college. Read MoreJan 15, 2015
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Obama’s TN visit: Education faculty available for comment
President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit East Tennessee this week to talk about ways to increase college access for Americans. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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Vanderbilt research stories land on ‘Ed Week’ year-end lists
Vanderbilt research landed on several 'Education Week' year-end lists for 2014. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Peabody ‘Pioneers’ honored
Each year, on the Friday of Reunion/Homecoming Weekend, the Pioneer Luncheon is held. During Vanderbilt’s Reunion/Homecoming Weekend, Peabody honored alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago at the annual Pioneer Luncheon. The Class of 1964 was the newest group to be included in the… Read MoreDec 30, 2014