Day: April 23, 2018
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
On April 23, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on April 19, 2018. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Unraveling genetic mystery next step in Zika and dengue fight
How a bacteria hijacked insect fertility remained a mystery for five decades, until Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Seth Bordenstein and his team helped solve it. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Toxin floats on lipid rafts
The bacterium H. pylori is a leading cause of stomach cancer, and Vanderbilt researchers are studying how one of its toxins gets into cells. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Women’s tennis wins SEC Championship for second consecutive year
Make more room in the trophy case—the Vanderbilt women's tennis team is the back-to-back Southeastern Conference Tournament champions. Vanderbilt proved victorious in dominant fashion, securing a 4-0 sweep over No. 9 Florida for the Commodores' third conference championship in program history. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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New initiatives announced to boost Vanderbilt’s international reach, profile
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced strategic initiatives to strengthen the university’s global reach, to be paired with an international strategy developed by the Division of Communications. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt University Board of Trust names 7 new members and reappoints 3
During its spring meeting, the Vanderbilt Board of Trust appointed four trailblazers—all alumni—to join the board for five-year terms. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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New effort certification tool launches
A new web-based effort certification tool will launch the week of April 23. Effort certification is a required compliance activity for entities that receive federal funding. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Skip Bayless reflects on Vanderbilt experience during campus talk
Skip Bayless, a noted sports journalist, television personality and Grantland Rice Scholarship recipient, credits a high school teacher and his Vanderbilt experience for launching his career path. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Class of 2018: Jalen Dansby sets his sights on medical school and community leadership
As Jalen Dansby approaches Commencement, he has acceptance letters from 10 of the country’s top medical schools, including Yale and Vanderbilt. He’s motivated to become a doctor not just for himself, but also for his community. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Class of 2018: Sarah Robinson bridges cultures through language and music
“Adventurous” is the word that best describes Sarah Robinson. The Blair School of Music student is unafraid of doing things she has never tried before and open to new cultural experiences. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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Owen Executive Education: Manage your career more effectively
Manage more effectively and further your career with Executive Education at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreApr 23, 2018