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A Bus Ride to Smile About: Dara Johnson, BA’20
Apr. 30, 2021— MHS 2020 Alumna, Dara Johnson, had her story featured in the Celebrating the Class of 2020 profiles. The Montgomery, Alabama, native is well-versed in the power of buses for social change. From Rosa Parks to the Freedom Riders, buses have been a potent symbol of change in Dara Johnson’s hometown, and she’s working to...
The Department of Medicine, Health, and Society expands collaborative potential with new hires.
Apr. 21, 2021— The Department of Medicine, Health, and Society expands collaborative potential with new hires. MHS department chair, Dr. Jonathan Metzl states, “These hires represent the next step toward building a truly vibrant, truly interdisciplinary health studies program. Our aim all along has not been to hire people based on discipline, but to build teams of...
MHS writer-in-residence Odie Lindsey recognized for latest novel.
Apr. 12, 2021—MHS writer-in-residence Odie Lindsey recognized for latest novel. Odie Lindsey, writer-in-residence in medicine, health and society, has received the 2021 Award for Fiction from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters for his novel “Some Go Home.” The prize is the state’s highest designation for creative works. Read the article here. Odie Lindsey Writer-in-Residence of...
College of Arts and Science recognizes faculty and graduate students for excellence in teaching and advising
Mar. 26, 2021—On March 24, the College of Arts and Science recognized 19 outstanding faculty members and graduate students for excellence in teaching and advising. These awards are an important part of the Arts and Science tradition, and past recipients include some of the most distinguished and beloved professors and instructors in the history of Vanderbilt. The Award...
Dr. Jonathan Metzl and Dr. Helena Hansen’s paper titled “Structural competency: Theorizing a new medical engagement with stigma and inequality” has been reviewed by the Shorenstein Center, Harvard Kennedy School’s recently launched Race, Research and Policy Portal.
Dec. 17, 2020—Dr. Jonathan Metzl and Dr. Helena Hansen’s paper titled “Structural competency: Theorizing a new medical engagement with stigma and inequality” has been reviewed by the Shorenstein Center, Harvard Kennedy School’s recently launched Race, Research and Policy Portal. Read the full review here. View MHS Profile.
November 5th: Virtual Advising Pizza Party
Oct. 27, 2020—MHS Virtual Advising Pizza Party Thursday, November 5th, 12:30-3:30pm CST Zoom Link: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/92758883858 All MHS Students are invited to attend our semi-annual Virtual Registration Pizza Party via Zoom. During this time, students can meet briefly with an advisor and have registration holds removed from their account. Please complete your MHS Major Checklist form prior to...
Writer-in-Residence Odie Lindsey was interviewed for the article “Tearing Down the False Monuments of the South” at Electric Literature.
Sep. 23, 2020— Writer-in-Residence Odie Lindsey was interviewed for the article “Tearing Down the False Monuments of the South” at Electric Literature. Read the full interview here. Odie Lindsey Writer-in-Residence of Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS Profile
Professor Aimi Hamraie will deliver a virtual public lecture on “Critical Access Studies” at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on November 12, 2020.
Aug. 31, 2020— Professor Aimi Hamraie will deliver a virtual public lecture on “Critical Access Studies” at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on November 12, 2020. Learn more here. Aimi Hamraie Associate Professor, Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS profile
Professor Hamraie is quoted in a New York Times article on disability access during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 26, 2020— Professor Hamraie is quoted in a New York Times article on disability access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article here. Aimi Hamraie Associate Professor, Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS profile
MHS writer-in-residence Odie Lindsey’s new novel, Some Go Home, was included in the New York Times Book Review.
Aug. 18, 2020— MHS writer-in-residence Odie Lindsey’s new novel, Some Go Home, was included in the New York Times Book Review. Read the full review here. Odie Lindsey Writer-in-Residence of Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS Profile