The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy

Crisis in Afghanistan: Military and political experts on what’s next for the war torn nation

Aug. 31, 2021

WATCH: “Afghanistan in Crisis” featuring suggested reading, ways to help

Thank you for engaging with Vanderbilt University to discuss the crises in Afghanistan. This event originally broadcast in August 2021. WAYS TO HELP Here are a few ways you can support and aid incoming Afghan families and refugees, as well as veterans and their families: Donate… Read More

Aug. 26, 2021

Vanderbilt leaders honor Rep. John Lewis and civil right history of Nashville (VIDEO)

Aug. 4, 2021

U.S. News & World Report: “Limited Power for the World’s Most Powerful Man” featuring VU’s Vanessa Beasley (July 16, 2021)

Jul. 16, 2021

Samar Ali: Nashville honors John Lewis in weekend celebration (The Tennessean, July 15, 2021)

Jul. 16, 2021

Tennessean: Podcast features Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on higher education’s role in bridging divides (July 4, 2021)

Jul. 6, 2021

WATCH: “The Congressional Experience: An Institution Transformed” with U.S. Congressman David Price (D-NC)

U.S. Congressman David Price (D-NC) and Vanderbilt experts on American politics participated in a candid conversation charting the transformation of Congress. Vanderbilt political scientists Alan Wiseman and Larry Bartels will share their expertise with Rep. Price in a lively discussion laced with anecdotes and analysis from his book “The… Read More

Jun. 28, 2021

Meacham (Opinion): Perspective: The moral utility of history (Deseret News, June 21, 2021)

Jun. 21, 2021

deutschland.de (English): “A project to overcome polarization” Q&A with VU Chancellor Daniel Diermeier

Jun. 16, 2021

The Washington Post (analysis): “Voters around the world think their governments are out of touch. They have a point.” by VU Professor Noam Lupu and Zach Warner (June 15, 2021)

Jun. 15, 2021

Benjamin Khouri