April Evans
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Senior Spotlight: Minna Apostolova
This May, we’re shining the spotlight on some of our College of Arts and Science seniors! Meet Minna Apostolova, a major in biochemistry and chemical biology, who also has minors in scientific computing and European studies. Minna also participates in the SyBBURE Searle Undergraduate Research Program, is the co-founder of… Read MoreMay. 5, 2022
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Senior Spotlight: Emily Irigoyen
This May, we’re shining the spotlight on some of our College of Arts and Science seniors! Meet Emily Irigoyen, a double major in environmental sociology and Spanish. What was your favorite class? My favorite class has been Law and Social Movements (Soc 3605) taught by Dr. Holly McCammon. We… Read MoreMay. 5, 2022
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Vanderbilt researchers suggest that complex bird songs might require large populations
By: Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies Initiative scientific coordinator Growing up in a small community has its advantages, but if you want to learn from world experts, you may have better luck in a big city. This is the case in the world of birds as well. Read MoreApr. 22, 2022
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Robinson Leads Award-Winning Group
The National Science Board has given the 2022 Public Service Award to the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). President of the organization, Renã AS Robinson, is an associate professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Science. The NSB award honors… Read MoreApr. 20, 2022
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Nursing students try on VR technology that could benefit patients and nurse well-being
By VUSN Communications Although physically in a classroom at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, a group of students were far, far away, virtually experiencing campfires, galaxies, snowfall and other relaxing settings. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students were exploring how virtual… Read MoreApr. 11, 2022
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Daniel Usner to present the Walter Lynwood Fleming Lectures
Daniel Usner, Holland N. McTyeire Chair in History, will deliver the Walter Lynwood Fleming Lectures in Southern History on April 20 and 21 at Louisiana State University. There is a coincidental connection between this invited lecture series and Vanderbilt University. The lecture series began in 1937 to honor Walter Lynwood… Read MoreMar. 25, 2022
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Paving the Way: Developing future leaders in science
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, listen to some of our talented faculty describe how they’re helping to mold future generations of scientists and make the field more inclusive. … Read MoreFeb. 11, 2022
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Michael Eric Dyson, distinguished scholar of race and religion, to join Vanderbilt faculty next year
Michael Eric Dyson, a globally renowned scholar of race, religion and contemporary culture, will join Vanderbilt as Centennial Chair and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies in the College of Arts and Science and University Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Society in the Divinity School on Jan. Read MoreSep. 28, 2020