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Quantifying the power of bipartisan coalitions
Jun. 5, 2023—Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and University of Virginia study shows the benefits of working together persist even as polarization in Congress has risen After weeks of tense speculation over a looming financial catastrophe should the U.S. default on its debts, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are finalizing terms for a bipartisan agreement to raise...
College of Arts and Science announces inaugural Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows
May. 23, 2023—The College of Arts and Science has recognized its most dedicated instructors with the new Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows program. The fellows represent faculty excellence in teaching effectiveness, imaginative and innovative teaching practices inside and outside of the classroom, and extraordinary contributions in designing and advising undergraduate Immersion experiences. This year’s group of Dean’s Distinguished...
How One Mathematical Theory Could Unlock Consciousness | inter+SECTIONS (Student Research Series)
Apr. 28, 2023—Undergraduate students at A&S have unique opportunities to conduct a wide range of research, discovery, and scholarship during their time on campus. As an undergraduate researcher, Pax Poggi BA’25 studies the intersection of mathematics and consciousness. Hear about his work with the integrated information theory of consciousness, the first mathematical framework for evaluating awareness.
Vanderbilt University launches $3.2B Dare to Grow campaign
Apr. 21, 2023—The new fundraising initiative—the most ambitious in Vanderbilt’s history—will power the university’s most exciting and essential work to date.
Meet Pedro Rosales-Diaz ’25
Apr. 17, 2023—Undergraduate students at Vanderbilt have unique opportunities to conduct a wide range of research, discovery, and scholarship during their time on campus. Whether the study is related to Immersion, through an internship, or in a research lab, students gain a range of exclusive experience before graduation. Hear from Pedro Rosales-Diaz ’25 who is working toward...
Meet Maya Reddy ’24
Apr. 17, 2023—Undergraduate students at Vanderbilt have unique opportunities to conduct a wide range of research, discovery, and scholarship during their time on campus. Whether the study is related to Immersion, through an internship, or in a research lab, students gain a range of exclusive experience before graduation. Hear from Maya Reddy ’24 who is a triple...
Meet Ellie Allain ’25
Apr. 12, 2023—Undergraduate students at Vanderbilt have unique opportunities to conduct a wide range of research, discovery, and scholarship during their time on campus. Whether the study is related to Immersion, through an internship, or in a research lab, students gain a range of exclusive experience before graduation. Hear from Ellie Allain ’25, who is working toward...
Curriculum expert to deliver talk
Apr. 6, 2023—The Future of the A&S Curriculum Committee will host curriculum expert and author Roosevelt Montás for a talk and Q&A session on Friday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in Alumni Hall, room 201. The topic of discussion aligns with the author’s latest book, Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They...
inter+SECTIONS: visual art + social justice
Mar. 24, 2023—Rebecca VanDiver, associate professor of art and architecture, discusses the work of Elizabeth Catlett, an African American printmaker and sculptor. VanDiver looks at how art functions not only as a lens into society, but also as a cultural vehicle between the movement and the museum.
Cecil Jones, Jr., influential emeritus theatre professor, has died
Mar. 23, 2023—Cecil Jones, Jr., professor of theatre, emeritus, who taught at Vanderbilt for 29 years, died on March 18 in Nashville. He was 92. Born in Nashville, he completed his undergraduate education at Vanderbilt, graduating with a bachelor of arts in 1951. He went on to earn his master’s degree from Northwestern University in 1952 and...