Year: 2014

A particular neuronal cell population is involved in the pathogenesis of a rare neurological disorder, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read More

University students are bombarded with dozens of media images each day. Rebecca VanDiver’s goal is to get them not only thinking critically about what they see, but doing so with trained eyes. Read More

Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgery in the United States. Although sometimes necessary for the health of mother or child, Jeremy Neal thinks too many C-sections are done without good rationale, contributing to adverse health outcomes. Read More

As the number of opportunities to participate in research studies continues to grow, the Vanderbilt Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) would like study participants to be aware of the Research Subjects’ Bill of Rights. Read More

Last week, the Association of American Universities released an interactive graphic highlighting the research that made the smartphone possible. Read More

The Peabody College Office of Graduate Admissions will host an open house featuring its professional programs on Thursday, Oct. 30. Read More

Danielle Snyder headed to New York City to pursue a career in fashion after graduating from Vanderbilt in 2007. After a few years, she and her sister Jodie co-founded the jewelry line DANNIJO that is now sold in department stores around the world, but Nashville still remains in her heart. Read More

The Zerfoss Student Health Center is closed temporarily due to a water pipe rupture on Oct. 12 that resulted in widespread flooding and significant damage to all rooms in the facility. Cleanup and repairs are anticipated to take at least a week. Read More

While growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Dan Stephenson, CEO and founder of Dan’s Gourmet Mac & Cheese, loved nothing more than experimenting in the kitchen with his brother. Six years after graduating a semester early from Vanderbilt in 2006, with a degree in economics and corporate strategy, Stphenson was able… Read More

The 2014 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum features more than 15 nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science, as well as guest speaker David Ransohoff, professor of medicine and epidemiology at UNC-Chapel Hill and the inaugural speaker at the National Institute of Health’s “Mind the Gap” seminar series. Read More

An Oct. 14 lecture by Larissa Bonfante, an Etruscan civilization expert, is in honor of retiring Vanderbilt Professor Jack Sasson. Read More

ISSS presents World on Wednesdays, where Vanderbilt and the community discuss global issues. Read More

Jeb Bush, Florida’s 43rd governor and a member of one of America’s pre-eminent political families, will join Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham in conversation Tuesday, Oct. 28. Read More

Kevin Chilton will visit Vanderbilt on Oct. 24 to share his experiences. Read More

Melinda Jones, registered dietitian and activities coordinator at HealthPlus, sorts out accurate nutritional information. Read More

Last year 80 percent of Vanderbilt faculty and staff participated in Go for the Gold and took a step toward good health. Don’t Miss Out! Read More

Learn about plant-based diets from nutritionist Jamie Pope through Coursera, a free, online learning platform. Read More

Whether it was Reunion/Homecoming fun – the Commodore Quake, a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy and more – or the arrival of fall on campus, there were lots of great photos shared by the Vanderbilt community this week. Take a look at our favorite #vandygrams. Got a great… Read More

Watch video of Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Keith Huber, who exercised oversight and control of U.S. detention operations in Afghanistan. Huber was the keynote speaker for Vanderbilt Naval ROTC’s sixth annual National Security Symposium Friday, Oct. 10. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays (WOW) program during spring 2015 as presenters of diverse and international topics. Read More