National education reporter Laura Pappano will discuss her latest book, School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries on Tuesday, April 9. In her book, Pappano draws on archival research as well as on-the-ground reporting to offer a nuanced view of how schools across the country have become lightning rods in the culture wars.
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Education journalist to discuss partisan politics’ increasing influence on public schools April 9
Launch of McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies celebrated at campus gathering
Vanderbilt University officially launched the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies at a campus event on Feb. 7.
New Heard Libraries’ exhibit celebrates 50 years of theological reflections by women
A new exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Antoinette Brown Lecture Series will open on Monday, March 4, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries.
Author Gregg Hecimovich to discuss his biography of Hannah Crafts, first African American woman novelist, Feb. 8
Vanderbilt alumnus and author Gregg Hecimovich will discuss his acclaimed biography, The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of The Bondwoman’s Narrative, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Digital Lab at Heard Libraries seeks faculty projects to fund in 2024; application deadline extended to April 5
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab is in search of nascent digital projects to sponsor during the spring and summer of 2024. Vanderbilt faculty members who have projects or project ideas requiring digital technology, or who are looking to develop a proof of concept to attract larger funding opportunities, are encouraged to apply.
Heard Libraries and Wild Bunch to co-host Dialogue Vanderbilt discussion featuring Jad Abumrad and Jacob Mchangama on Nov. 2
Vanderbilt faculty members Jad Abumrad, one of the pioneers of podcasting, and Jacob Mchangama, a leading expert on free speech, will take part in a thought-provoking discussion on Nov. 2… Keep reading
Celebrate the Sesquicentennial through Vandyverse virtual platform, interactive photo mural
Vanderbilt University continues to celebrate its Sesquicentennial with new events and exhibits across campus, as well as a new virtual platform that allows alumni, friends and fans of the university to… Keep reading
Pop Up Exhibit: Dante’s The Divine Comedy
“Dante Behind Bars: Not Made to Live Like Brutes.” The Annual Dante Lecture the Vanderbilt editions the Divine Comedy Created in the Fall of 2022, the Annual Dante Lecture at… Keep reading
New Digital Lab enhances Heard Libraries’ resources for teaching and learning
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have strengthened their resources for teaching and learning with the recent launch of the Digital Lab, an initiative that equips Vanderbilt University faculty, students… Keep reading
Constitution Day Celebration at Central Library
On Monday, September 18, Central Library will be honoring Constitution Day (September 17, which is on a Sunday this year). This date commemorates the day in 1787 when 39 delegates… Keep reading