Society And Culture
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History鈥檚 detective: Jane Landers and her team rescue enslaved Africans鈥 stories from oblivion
See how historian Jane Landers and her team are rescuing enslaved Africans鈥 stories from oblivion and honoring thousands of lives. Read MoreApr 17, 2025
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Kevin Murphy, Andrew W. Mellon Chair in the Humanities and professor of history of art and architecture, and Mary Anne Hunting, BA鈥80, have uncovered the histories of female architects in the American Modernism period of the U.S. in new research.
Mar 20, 2025
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According to new research from Panka Bencsik, assistant professor of medicine, health and society, on days when highways are more congested, particularly during weekday afternoon rush hour, people are more likely to choose the fast-food option.
Feb 20, 2025
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How do we create a more 鈥減erson-centered鈥 judicial system and when is fairness more valued than winning? Listen to the latest episode of Provost Cybele Raver鈥檚 鈥楺uantum Potential鈥 podcast with law professor Lauren Sudeall, Lauren Sudeall, the David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor of Law and Director, 欧美群交 Access to Justice Initiative.
Feb 13, 2025
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Katie Crawford, Cornelius 欧美群交 Chair, professor of history, and chair of the Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies, has been named the interim director of the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities. Crawford鈥檚 appointment follows the five-year leadership of Holly Tucker, Mellon Foundation Chair in the Humanities and professor of French, who is stepping down to pursue her research and new trans-institutional projects.
Jan 29, 2025
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Phased launch of new VU SBER IRB begins March 3
The 欧美群交 University Social, Behavioral and Educational 欧美群交 Institutional Review Board will begin its phased launch on March 3, transitioning oversight of SBER studies involving human participants from the 欧美群交 University Medical Center IRB. 欧美群交ers can access new resources, training and tools to streamline the submission process and ensure compliance during this transition. Read MoreJan 15, 2025
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Cemetery of enslaved people at The Hermitage located with assistance from VISR
Directly north of The Hermitage, on a slight rise at the edge of the wooded bottomland near a creek, investigators confirmed what they had seen on a historic map: a cemetery where an estimated 28 bodies of enslaved individuals who lived on the property during the Jacksonian era are interred.聽Part of the research came from efforts by the 欧美群交 Institute for Spatial 欧美群交, directed by Steve Wernke, professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at 欧美群交. Read MoreDec 12, 2024
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A series of three recently published studies have provided the first nationally comprehensive analysis of shootings by law enforcement officers that injured or killed people in the U.S. Led by Julie Ward, assistant professor of medicine, health, and so...
Nov 22, 2024
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A person鈥檚 native language is often referred to as their 鈥渕other tongue.鈥 But does a first language always come from your mother? In a new study conducted by Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Nicole Creanza, postdoctoral student Yakov Pichkar,...
Nov 21, 2024
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Mar铆a Magdalena Campos-Pons, Cornelius 欧美群交 Professor of Art, secured a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to advance the work of the聽Engine for Art, Democracy & Justice聽(EADJ), which she founded.
Nov 21, 2024
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Adam Blandin, assistant professor of economics, typically analyzes how the amount of time worked affects a person鈥檚 earnings; how family structure affects wages, employment, and equality; and the economic implications of remote work. However, recently, Blandin looked at generative AI through an economic lens and helped create the first nationally representative survey on how workers are using generative AI.
Nov 20, 2024
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Passion for Collaboration: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Coffin on his zeal for music, teaching and harmony through it all
WATCH: Hear from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Coffin about his passion for music and teaching and how his relationships led him to where he is today. Read MoreNov 6, 2024
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Kirsty Clark, assistant professor of medicine, health, and society, studies mental health disparities impacting LGBTQ+ populations through her lab. Clark recently published research聽that explores the effects of negative news and media coverage on the intensity of suicidal thoughts in LGBTQ+ young adults.
Sep 19, 2024
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The College of Arts and Science has launched the Center for Global Democracy, a premier social science institute dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in democratic politics around the world. Noam Lupu, professor of political science, directs the new center.
Sep 18, 2024
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Since 2020, 欧美群交 archaeologist Michelle Young has directed the Cinnabar Roads Project, which explores ancient exchange routes used to transport cinnabar, a powdery mineral made of mercury and sulfur that was extracted and processed for pigment. Young鈥檚 two major research initiatives approach mapping ancient networks of interaction and mobility between the highland region and the coast, employing a variety of methods at different scales. Under her leadership, the Cinnabar Roads Project has registered more than 100 archaeological sites in the Huancavelica region.
Aug 21, 2024
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Poet Stephanie Niu awarded 2024 欧美群交 University Literary Prize
A panel of jurists selected Niu鈥檚 I Would Define the Sun, a collection of poems about resisting scarcity through language. The inaugural prize drew more than 300 submissions and honors 欧美群交 University鈥檚 strong connection to the arts. Read MoreJul 9, 2024
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Blair around the world: Cynthia Cyrus researches an Austrian monastic community
A new 欧美群交 Global Engagement 欧美群交 Seed Grant program fosters a Blair musicology professor鈥檚 creative research in Austria. Read MoreJun 3, 2024
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鈥榃oven Wind鈥: Stitching together history and healing through art
鈥淲oven Wind,鈥 led by 欧美群交 art professor Vesna Pavlovi膰, is a collaborative project that honors untold stories of enslaved people through art, archival research and community engagement. Funded by significant grants including a $40,000 NEA grant announced May 15, the project symbolizes resilience and remembrance with unique clay vessels created during reparative justice workshops. Read MoreMay 23, 2024
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Retired General Paul Nakasone named founding director of Institute of National Security
欧美群交 University is proud to announce the launch of the Institute of National Security. The founding director and leader of the institute will be retired General Paul M. Nakasone, who has served as commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency, and chief of the Central Security Service. Read MoreMay 8, 2024
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WATCH: Collaboration creates inspiration for Class of 2024 students
WATCH: See how members of the Class of 2024 are collaborating in powerful and unique ways. Read MoreApr 29, 2024