War
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Vanderbilt Humphrey Fellow witnesses human toll of war in Ukraine, hopes for peace as atrocities continue
Former Ukrainian government minister Anna Novosad is creating educational opportunities for those navigating life in a war zone. She will share her experiences at a June 23 virtual event open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJun 15, 2022
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‘Vandy Goes to War’ exhibit opens in Central Library
"Vandy Goes to War," an exhibition highlighting the dramatic effects of two world wars on Vanderbilt's campus, is on display in the Central Library lobby through Reunion/Homecoming weekend. Read MoreJul 11, 2018
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Listen: How the Bible shapes American wars is the focus of Vanderbilt research
Scripture has played a pivotal role in shaping the United States’ justification for going to war from the nation's earliest beginnings, according to research from James P. Byrd, assistant professor of American religious history at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Read MoreJul 9, 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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Training addresses returning service members’ mental health needs
A Vanderbilt-led workshop for military health care providers could lead to more post-deployment mental health referrals. Read MoreDec 21, 2011
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‘Love Letters from Nam’ booksigning Dec. 2
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will host a book signing for Charity Maness, author of It’s Lonely Here in Hell: Love Letters from Nam” on Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. Maness’ book is based on the life of Jim Piper, brother of Gary Piper, senior LAN… Read MoreNov 29, 2011
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Watch: A Conversation with Gen. David Petraeus
Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, engaged in an open dialogue at Vanderbilt University March 1, 2010, about his actions as commander of the surge in Iraq and the role of U.S. forces overseas. The event was a conversation between Petraeus and Mike Newton,… Read MoreMar 2, 2010