Admissions
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Vanderbilt Class of 2015: Better than the last class…again
Admission decisions for the class of 2015 were mailed out Wednesday to a group of about 3,825 prospective students who have the distinction of being the strongest academic class ever admitted to the university. … Read MoreMar 29, 2011
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Welcome class of 2014! See what’s so special about move-in day at The Commons!
We like to move it, move it! Vanderbilt student volunteers came out in full force to help the class of 2014 move into The Commons. Hear from students and parents on this exciting and emotional day. See photos from move-in » [vucastblurb]… Read MoreAug 24, 2010
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Watch: VUCast: What are these people doing in Admissions?
What are these people doing in Admissions, and what does a New York museum have to do with that baseball glove chair? It’s VUCast time for April 12. Read MoreApr 12, 2010
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Students create library in apartment to promote literacy among Hispanic children
On a cold, rainy Saturday at the Clairmont Apartments in East Nashville, a group of Spanish-speaking children from the area gathered inside one particularly colorful and lively unit, paying close attention to their teachers, Vanderbilt undergraduates Jillian Currie and Thomas Davis. In the day's lesson, the children were learning English words and phrases related to sound and instruments. However, Currie and Davis' goals aim much higher than teaching English to these children. Read MoreFeb 11, 2010
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Curb Center program advances creativity on Vanderbilt campus
Creativity, an increasingly valued aspect of life and work in college and beyond, is the subject of an innovative new program at Vanderbilt University offered through its Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy. Read MoreNov 10, 2009
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Kiplinger’s ranks Vanderbilt 17th on Top 100 Best Values in Private Colleges list
Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranked Vanderbilt University 17th on its list of 100 best values in private institutions, which ranked private liberal arts colleges and universities that combine outstanding economic value with exceptional education. Read MoreNov 4, 2009
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Vanderbilt team wins national MBA human capital case competition
A team of students from Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management came in first place at the 2009 National MBA Human Capital Case Competition. The third annual competition, hosted by Vanderbilt Oct. 16-17, included teams from 10 of the top graduate schools nationwide. Read MoreNov 4, 2009
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Rock Band creator to speak at Vanderbilt
A developer of the Rock Band video game will speak at Vanderbilt University as part of the Curb Creative Leadership Series, followed by a Rock Band competition for Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff. Read MoreOct 26, 2009
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Vanderbilt MFA Creative Writing program ranked No. 18
Four years after its creation and only a year and a half after granting degrees to its first class, the MFA Creative Writing program at Vanderbilt University was named a Top 20 program in the country by Poets & Writers magazine. Read MoreOct 23, 2009
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Engineering’s Distinguished Alumnus Award bestowed on business leaders, engineering dean
Vanderbilt engineering alumni Carl E. Adams Jr., George E. Cook and Charles E. Fields Jr. each received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from Vanderbilt's School of Engineering during the Engineering Celebration Dinner held Oct. 15 at the university's Student Life Center. Read MoreOct 16, 2009
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Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni marks 25th anniversary on campus
The Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) will not only reflect on its achievements the past 25 years but also consider issues pertinent to current and future African Americans on campus during a series of events Oct. 15-17. Read MoreOct 9, 2009
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Vanderbilt founding member of new online research news channel
Concerned with the dramatic decline in the traditional media's coverage of newsworthy scientific and academic activities, Vanderbilt has joined with 34 other top research universities to create Futurity.org, an online news channel designed to showcase the achievements of their scientists and engineers, medical researchers and scholars. Read MoreSep 23, 2009
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Vanderbilt welcomes most academically talented and most diverse class in school history
Vanderbilt University's class of 2013 ranks as the school's most academically prepared and most diverse class in school history, with the most competitive selection process. More than 19,353 students applied, up from 16,944 last year. Of the 1,599 students enrolled in the class, 86 percent came from the top 10 percent of their graduating class. A total of 167 were valedictorians or salutatorians, 187 National Merit Scholars and 12 National Achievement Scholars. Read MoreSep 17, 2009
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Gmail will power all undergrad email beginning Oct. 2
On Oct. 2, VU Gmail will become the exclusive email service for Vanderbilt University undergraduates. To claim their Gmail account prior to Oct. 2, students should visit http://its.vanderbilt.edu/gmail and follow the instructions. All remaining undergraduate mailboxes will be automatically directed to Gmail by Information Technology Services Oct. 2. Read MoreSep 2, 2009
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Vanderbilt ranked as No. 17 national university by U.S. News
Vanderbilt University had its best-ever overall ranking in the history of the U.S. News & World Report survey in rankings released Thursday by the magazine. Read MoreAug 20, 2009
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Composer and artist DBR appointed visiting professor at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music
Nationally hailed composer, performer, violinist, bandleader and Vanderbilt alumnus Daniel Bernard Roumain (known professionally as DBR) has been appointed visiting associate professor of composition for the 2009-2010 academic year at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. Read MoreJun 19, 2009
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Vanderbilt University students’ commitment to environment pays off with prestigious Udall Scholarship
The Morris K. Udall Foundation has selected Vanderbilt University students Jeremy Doochin and Rebecca S. Maddox among its crop of 2009 Udall Scholars. Read MoreJun 11, 2009
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The Commons wins state Environmental Stewardship Award for Green Buildings
Vanderbilt University's Commons campus recently received the 2009 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for the "Building Green" category. Vanderbilt University was one of 14 winners announced by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke. Read MoreMay 21, 2009
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Zeppos to grads: Balance key to success in life
Despite the occasional need to take a courageous stand, balance is the key to success over the long haul, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the class of 2009 during the traditional Commencement address. Read MoreMay 8, 2009
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Vanderbilt University honors top students during Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt University's undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder's Medals during Commencement on May 8. Read MoreMay 8, 2009