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James Auer, founder of the Center for U.S.-Japan Studies and Cooperation, has died
May 28, 2024—Auer, senior lecturer of Asian studies, emeritus, died May 16, 2024 at age 82, as a result of complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Auer, founder of the Center for U.S.-Japan Studies and Cooperation, has died
May 23, 2024—James Auer, senior lecturer of Asian studies, emeritus, died May 16, 2024, as a result of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 82. Auer founded the Center for U.S.-Japan Studies...
‘Woven Wind’: Stitching together history and healing through art
May 23, 2024—“Woven Wind,” led by Vanderbilt art professor Vesna Pavlović, is a collaborative project that honors untold stories of enslaved people through art, archival research and community engagement. Funded by significant...
Dialogue Vanderbilt marks first academic year in action
May 23, 2024—In August 2023, the university launched Dialogue Vanderbilt, its core initiative to bridge divides, reestablish a vibrant culture of civil discourse and free expression, and showcase experts from on campus...
Vanderbilt Poll: Majority of Tennessee voters now pro-choice, gender gap developing on key issues
May 22, 2024—The semiannual, statewide Vanderbilt Poll showed in its most recent survey that slightly more than half of the state’s voters support a woman’s right to an abortion, that there is...
Vanderbilt wins top awards at 2024 ARL Film Festival
May 16, 2024—Vanderbilt University and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries won three awards at the ninth annual Association of Research Libraries Film Festival on May 8 at the Harvard Film Archive...
Thirty-three students named in the inaugural awarding of the Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award
May 16, 2024—The award, funded by the Enhanced Funding and Support Model for Doctoral Education, recognizes doctoral students who exhibit exceptional academic excellence in areas such as publications, awards, patents and other...
The Choice: Meacham and Geer on 2024
May 16, 2024—produced by the Dialogue Vanderbilt, is a four-part podcast focused on the key moments and ramifications of the 2024 presidential election between former president Donald J. Trump and current President...
Vanderbilt scientists develop an algae time machine, advancing biomedicine
May 13, 2024—Carl H. Johnson, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, along with a team of Vanderbilt scientists, have succeeded in adjusting the daily biological clock of cyanobacteria, making the blue-green algae...
A&S Featured Course: Improv in Science Communication
April 30, 2024—Each semester, A&S offers a variety of exciting courses focused on critical or timely topics that offer students a chance to investigate a subject in a new way. Watch students...
Students help build a more equitable coffee supply chain through innovative design challenge
April 29, 2024—By Ann Marie Deer Owens Imagine going to a coffee shop and ordering your favorite drink. You see a QR code next to your menu item. The code’s link connects...
Cognitive scientist and respected leader Tim McNamara named dean of College of Arts and Science
April 18, 2024—Vanderbilt University has named Timothy P. McNamara, a visionary leader, trusted peer and mentor, as Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science. McNamara’s appointment for...
CLACX: A legacy and future of leadership and evolution
April 5, 2024—For more than 75 years, Vanderbilt has been a pioneer in the study of the Americas, forging new paths to innovate, shape, and advance the field. Now, the Center for...
15 years of the Beckman Scholars Program: Providing unparalleled undergrad research opportunities
April 2, 2024—The highly selective Beckman Scholars Program is celebrating 15 years of partnership with the College of Arts and Science. Over the years, the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation has provided...
McLean awarded Herty Medal for chemistry achievements, distinguished service
March 25, 2024—John A. McLean, Stevenson Professor of Chemistry and dean of graduate education and research in the College of Arts and Science, has been named the winner of this year’s Charles...
Two A&S psychology faculty receive prestigious awards in vision sciences
March 22, 2024—Two leading scholars in the College of Arts and Science Department of Psychology were recognized by the Vision Sciences Society, the leading international society for vision science research. Randolph Blake,...
Bridging the gap: Combining music and astrophysics to improve representation in science
February 27, 2024— As a child, Shaniya Jarrett was fascinated by space and science fiction, but didn’t believe that pursuing the big scientific questions of the universe was a viable career option....