William Gardner
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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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Introducing Climate Studies: An interdisciplinary approach to a groundbreaking new major
The College of Arts and Science’s new climate studies major is one of the first in the county to approach climate studies from a truly interdisciplinary perspective. The major will be offered starting Fall 2022. The major integrates the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to give… Read MoreMar. 30, 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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Setting the Stage | Brooke Dennison BA’22 Theatre & English (Senior Spotlight)
Last fall, the A&S Theatre Department introduced its first student director, Brooke Dennison (BA’22 Theatre & English), in almost a decade. As the department debuted its 2021-2022 season with the Plays from the Pandemic series, Dennison and Theatre faculty speak to the importance of this unique and transformative experience. Read MoreJan. 31, 2022
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Staying the Course: Addressing Contemporary Issues in the Classroom
A&S has created dozens of new courses in the wake of a global pandemic and social unrest, and faculty members speak to the importance of using the classroom to engage students in real-life, critical issues. Read MoreNov. 30, 2021
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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