Month: July 2014
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New target for breast cancer therapy
The protein MTBP is overexpressed in an aggressive type of breast cancer, and it regulates another protein implicated in many cancer types, suggesting that it may be a good target for new therapeutics. Read MoreJul 31, 2014
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VUMC’s patient engagement efforts lauded
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named one of the “100 Best Hospitals for Patient Engagement” by Becker’s Hospital Review, the latest accolade for Vanderbilt’s continued emphasis on patient- and family-centered care. Read MoreJul 31, 2014
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White coats a fine fit for incoming medical students
The White Coat Ceremony held at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine that recognizes first-year medical students’ transition from college to professional school serves as a rite of passage and carries a powerful symbolism. Read MoreJul 30, 2014
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Lost and Found: When my dad died just weeks into my freshman year, he left me a priceless legacy
By Sidney DeLair, BA’75 It was my first hello and my last goodbye. As I stood by the green dumpster overflowing with boxes discarded by freshmen moving into the Kissam Quadrangle, I waved goodbye to my dad and mom while their blue 1965 Buick LeSabre slowly inched onto West End… Read MoreJul 30, 2014
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Baseball historian to sign new book Aug. 9
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will welcome Phil Dixon, one of America’s foremost experts on baseball history, for a very special signing and discussion of his latest book, 1938, on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. The summer of 1938 was pivotal for baseball and American history. That year, John… Read MoreJul 30, 2014
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Community Research Day set for Sept. 23; poster deadline is Aug. 27
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core is sponsoring its annual Community Research Day from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the offices of the United Way of Metro Nashville, 250 Venture Circle. The event will feature an interactive poster session in which community organizations present research… Read MoreJul 30, 2014
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Seligson: People want legislatures to listen to them
Centennial Professor of Political Science Mitchell Seligson gave the keynote address at the First Inter-American Meeting of the Presidents of the Legislatures of the Americas held in Peru. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Meet football team at free Dore Jam event Aug. 10
Dore Jam, which attracts thousands of Commodore football fans to campus for an afternoon of autographs, photos and family fun, will be held at Vanderbilt's Indoor Multipurpose Facility this year for the first time. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Children’s Hospital offers back-to-school safety tips
As another summer draws to a close, the change in routine can create dangers on neighborhood streets for children and drivers. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Take a virtual tour of campus with Vanderbilt Admissions
"Walk" the campus with student tour guides and experience Vanderbilt through photos, video, university history and more. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Media Advisory: Education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education experts from Vanderbilt Peabody College are available to comment on a wide variety of education topics. Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Perfect Taste: Amy Christine Ellis, BA’96
Like the vineyards that produce the classic vintages she adores, Amy Christine Ellis’ palate has been carefully cultivated for years. Recently, she was named a master of wine by the Institute of Masters of Wine—one of only 312 people to hold that title worldwide, and one of only 10 women… Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Trauma Surgeon Fights Violence in Middle School and Gets Significant Results
It’s an all too familiar story – teens attacking teens. But a Vanderbilt medical doctor is working to stop the violence in middle schools. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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VUCast: Cougar Cravings
In the latest VUCast: See what cougars eat to help them avoid extinction; look inside Warren and Moore colleges, Vanderbilt’s newest living-learning community; and hear what Commodore football coaches are doing to create a winning team. Watch now! Read MoreJul 29, 2014
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Historically black and Hispanic-serving colleges are performing better than previously thought
A Vanderbilt study sheds new light on the completion rates at minority-serving institutions. Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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Director’s Cut: Piper Hendricks, BS’99
A disappointing court decision led attorney Piper Hendricks to an unusual change of career—documentary filmmaking—with a little help from a nun. “I was working in international human rights litigation,” recalls Hendricks, “and was handling cases against corporations, including one against [a tire manufacturer] for using child labor in Liberia. It… Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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Vanderbilt alumna among ‘Faces of the South’
Nora Tyson, a 1979 Vanderbilt graduate, is vice admiral and deputy commander of United States Fleet Forces Command and one of StyleBlueprint's "Faces of the South." Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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Costco special shopping event Aug. 1-3
Vanderbilt employees and their families are invited to a special shopping event at area Costco stores from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3. Shoppers who purchase a Costco membership at the event will receive an… Read MoreJul 28, 2014
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Behavior-focused therapies help children with autism: study
Vanderbilt researchers this week reported updated findings regarding the benefits of behavior-focused therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read MoreJul 26, 2014
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The Uplifting Project builds schools in impoverished nations
Alumna cultivated her passion for service while at Peabody. Read MoreJul 25, 2014