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Dom Flemons Collection at Heard Libraries offers ‘treasure trove’ for scholars exploring African American influences on roots music

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have acquired the personal collection of Dom Flemons, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and cultural historian whose music and research have brought greater awareness… Keep reading

Refugee journeys illuminated: A look at Vanderbilt’s partnership with nonprofit NICE

Vanderbilt recently supported the Nashville International Center for Empowerment’s “Nicest Night in Nashville,” an event celebrating immigrant and refugee communities while raising funds for housing, employment, education and other resources for newly… Keep reading

New V150 portrait series now on display across the Heard Libraries

A new portrait series that celebrates noteworthy Vanderbilt University community members is now on display in multiple locations across the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. V150: The Many Faces of… Keep reading

Interdisciplinary team develops open-access computer programming course for high school teachers

A new modular, open-access curriculum that is part of the LIVE (Learning Incubator: a Vanderbilt Endeavor) initiative is expanding the ability of high school teachers to use technology in learning…. Keep reading