Year: 2014

Vanderbilt University researchers are closer to understanding the link between obesity, chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes. Read More

Kenya struggles with a dearth of pediatric anesthesiologists, having a grand total of five. And that’s for a general population of 45 million, some 43 percent of whom are under the age of 15. Read More

Those are some of the words engraved on more than 500 palm-sized stones that Vanderbilt’s Department of Pastoral Care will give to staff during Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 20-25. Read More

Open Enrollment is your opportunity to fine tune your benefits package for 2015. Read More

Top-five plaintiffs’ law firms achieve the best results for shareholders in mergers and acquisitions’ litigation because they aggressively litigate their cases, instead of adopting more passive strategies favored by less well-known firms. Read More

Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull. Read More

Your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle starts with the Health Risk Assessment. Learn about health risks and take action to reduce these risks. Complete the Wellness Actions Log. Finally, watch the Game Plan for Your Health video and take the quiz. Read More

From Memphis, Tennessee, Ryan McKenney is head resident of Gillette House on The Commons as well as a VUceptor, director of first-year relations for Vanderbilt Student Government, a member of Delta Tau Delta, an Ingram Scholar and a new member of Common Denominators. McKenney also works with Best Buddies, Next… Read More

Join Health Plus and Vanderbilt senior leaders for a campus walk beginning at one of five locations and ending at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center field house. Read More

Watch video of Alex Maier, From Neurons to Perception: Insights into Brain Function and Dysfunction, on October 15, 2014. This lecture is brought to you by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt. Read More

A Vanderbilt Kennedy Center panel will discuss "Ethical Issues of Involvement in Disability Support Organizations" beginning at noon Oct. 27 in Room 241 of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center/One Magnolia Circle Building. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Office of Greek Life and Student Athlete Advisory Council will host the annual Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Student Athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Read More

An expert panel featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and moderated by Engineering Dean Philippe Fauchet gathered at Vanderbilt’s Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability on Tuesday to discuss ways that America can keep its edge in fluid power. Read More

Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis. Read More

For the second year, Vanderbilt will observe national Food Day with a number of events to enhance the university community’s awareness of healthy eating. Read More

You might notice students with bags in hand, packing car trunks or hopping cabs over the next few days. The Vanderbilt campus will be a bit quieter as students enjoy a fall break from classes Oct. 16-19. Read More

Vanderbilt School of Medicine's Office for Diversity Affairs and the Program for LGBTI Health will sponsor “Hormonal Therapies for Transgender Individuals” beginning at noon Friday, Nov. 7, in Light Hall, Room 415A-C. Read More

An avid reader and lover of fantasy novels, Vanderbilt senior Dean Balaes decided there was no better way to channel his passion than to write a book. His first novel, “The Rise of the Ancients,” was published electronically with Amazon online this fall and follows the adventures of a modern-day… Read More

A measure of the legislative effectiveness of almost any member of the U.S. House of Representatives is easily available with the launch of a new website and upcoming book co-authored by Vanderbilt political scientist Alan Wiseman. Read More

As of Oct. 1, support of clinical workstations and a portion of the IT Help Desk have transitioned to Dell. Read More