Cobb reflects on racial justice, First Amendment on ‘The Zeppos Report’

Professor and author Jelani Cobb talked with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos about the historical narratives of race in America in the latest episode of the podcast.

‘Hidden Figures’ author discusses female STEM pioneers, shared history

“Hidden Figures” author Margot Lee Shetterly discussed the importance of African American role models in telling America’s story during a campus visit Feb. 20.

Vanderbilt experts showcase research at second transit forum

The second installment of the spring transit forum series featured four Vanderbilt professors sharing findings that brought further context to Nashville’s proposed transit plan.

VUToday: Perry Wallace scholarship, Billy Graham, public perceptions of Trump

The Vanderbilt University Division of Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, three times per week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Feb. 19.

Two engineers named American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics fellows

Robert W. Pitz and Sankaran Mahadevan are members of the 2018 class of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics fellows. They join 20 other members from academia, industry and government honored by the AIAA.

Disconzi named Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

Marcelo Disconzi, assistant professor of mathematics, has been awarded a $65,000 fellowship for early career researchers from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Women’s History Month kickoff at Women’s Center Wednesday

March is Women’s History Month. The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will kick off the month with a celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Women’s Center located on West Side Row.

Fine Arts Gallery presents portraits by Everett Raymond Kinstler beginning March 23

The Fine Arts Gallery presents the exhibition “America Creative: Portraits by Everett Raymond Kinstler” beginning March 23.

UCSB’s Jeffrey F. Milem to speak on race relations and education April 2

The Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series, featuring Jeffrey F. Milem of the University of California–Santa Barbara, is April 2.

Mark Seidenberg delivers Educational Neuroscience talk April 6

The lecture will focus on the need to look closely at linguistic differences between the language used in the home and in school.

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Religion in the Arts features works by Nashville artist Omari Booker

An exhibition by African American artist Omari Booker, whose works include themes of social justice and changing neighborhoods, is on display at Vanderbilt Divinity School through Feb. 28.

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