Year: 2011

Alumna Dinah Shore rose to fame in music, radio and television. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center's Zana Bojic (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Seventeen years ago, Snjezana Bojic left her home in war-torn Bosnia as a refugee looking to escape the brutality and deprivation of that devastating conflict. She was 22 years old, and it was the second year of a war characterized… Read More

Your work has enabled Vanderbilt to remain strong during the economic crisis Read More

Richard McCarty (Daniel Dubois / Vanderbilt) Dear Faculty Colleagues, With the ongoing negotiations in Washington over issues that will affect the economy and undoubtedly our own institution, the university’s leadership has been fully engaged in planning for what is a most uncertain time. While the university’s financial and academic health… Read More

iStockPhoto Captain Maggie Lawrence of the Nashville Fire Department spoke with Stacey Bonner on staying safe while grilling. Listen to the Wellcast here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care to healthy dining to the civilized… Read More

Hear the inspiring story of a young man who survived a shark attack and went on to assist Vanderbilt researchers in developing a prosthetic leg. Read More

New research on tuberculosis offers an important development in preventing the centuries-old disease. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers are seeking healthy adults ages 18-49 for a study testing a new vaccine against H5N1 influenza, a strain which has the potential to be the next pandemic flu virus. Read More

Identification of a gene that is involved in the development of heart valves offers new insights into congenital heart valve disease. Read More

Abnormalities of the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region involved in learning and memory, may play a role in the psychotic symptoms and cognitive deficits of schizophrenia. Read More

The Vanderbilt Software Store offers great deals to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Abdiweli Mohamed Ali (courtesy Niagara University) Abdiweli  Mohamed Ali has big problems on his mind these days. Ali, a Vanderbilt alumnus and prime minister of Somalia, is the guiding force as his nation seeks prosperity after decades of religious conflicts, civil wars and colonial subjugation. Obstacles include a devastated… Read More

Course offerings for the semester include the study of Russian cinema, American slavery, economics, fiction writing and ethics. Read More

Volunteers are needed for the Neighborhoods Inspire Health Fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 20. Read More

Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise, contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing and possibly triggering asthma attacks. Prior to heading out the door each day, be sure to check the Air Quality Index, especially if you have asthma or other breathing problems. Read More

Country rocker Gary Allan still belts out his hit song “Get Off On The Pain” when performing in music venues, big and small – just not as the opener. Allan spent a good part of last year starting his shows with the powerful screamer, but eventually lost his high-end falsetto… Read More

The Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young will resume Sept. 10 and will be held consecutive Saturdays through Oct. 15. Read More

The Division of Sponsored Research received notification in June that the following grants in excess of $25,000 had been awarded. Read More

Determining what children with intellectual disabilities need to thrive by building on their strengths and interests is the aim of a new federally funded project in the Department of Special Education. Read More

Barnes & Noble is holding a career day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Marriott at Vanderbilt on West End Avenue in room Acorn B. A meet and greet session with applications and company information will be… Read More