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February 12, 2024
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"Defending Our Democracy," Liz Cheney discussed the future of her party and the fate of our country
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Chair and distinguished visiting professor of political science, speak during a discussion at the inaugural event.
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney joined Pulitzer Prize–winning author and professor Jon Meacham, co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, to speak about the future of U.S. democracy at the inaugural event for the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency. Read More
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Guthrie reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt Law School
Chris Guthrie stands in front of the Vanderbilt University Law School sign
The reappointment is for a five-year term starting July 1, at which point Guthrie will have completed 15 years in the role. Read More
ARTS & SCIENCES
New center launches, leading the conversation on the American presidency
Stock image of people waving small American flags in front of the U.S. Capitol building
The Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency has launched, with the goal of exploring the presidency through an innovative, comprehensive lens. Housed within the College of Arts and Science, the center will serve as a nationally recognized hub for innovative scholarship about the workings of the presidency. Read More
Black and white photo of Perry Wallace during a Vanderbilt basketball game
Perry Wallace, BE’70, was a trailblazing Vanderbilt student-athlete who integrated SEC varsity basketball in 1967. He became the first African American on an SEC basketball team to play in a varsity game. Two days later, in a game against Auburn, he broke another barrier with his conference debut in Memorial Gym. Click the image above to learn more about his life.
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Times Higher Education: Institutional neutrality is not a cold cop-out: It is vital in polarized times
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