John Ashcroft Announces Award To Vanderbilt University

393353 02: U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft speaks at Vanderbilt University August 16, 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee. In a brief press conference, Ashcroft announced the Justice Department''s $360,286 award to Vanderbilt for its efforts to combat violent crimes against women. To date, the Department has awarded Vanderbilt close to $800,000 through its Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus program. (Photo by Rusty Russell/Getty Images)