Year: 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
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Health Plus success story: Yan-xia Zhong
Share your success story with Health Plus. Read MoreJul 25, 2014
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Treatments for frog fungus
The fungicide amphotericin B may be a useful treatment for a frog fungus that is killing amphibians worldwide. Read MoreJul 25, 2014
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Dayani Center offers Level 2 bootcamp
This class works on increasing endurance and muscular strength while helping you achieve your wellness goals. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Health Plus ‘Game Plan’ red carpet event is Aug. 8
Join Health Plus for a celebration of the Game Plan for your Health video, “Manage Your Energy, Maximize Your Life,” on Friday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Room 2210. This event… Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Get routine allergy shots at Occupational Health Clinic
Occupational Health Clinic (Vanderbilt University) If you take allergy shots and are at a stable, maintenance dose, the Occupational Health Clinic can administer your shots at no charge. OHC will work with you to obtain your physician’s order and store your medication in the clinic. When it’s… Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Nora Tyson, BA’79, is one of StyleBlueprint.com’s FACES of the South
StyleBlueprint.com profiles 2012 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumna Nora Tyson, BA’79, and her rise to vice admiral and deputy commander of United States Fleet Forces Command. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Vanderbilt Travel helps staffer in Tel Aviv
During a July trip to Tel Aviv, Vanderbilt Travel reached out to the Owen School's Kim Killingsworth to see if she was safe. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Team spots trigger for rare diarrheal disease in infants
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, the University of Arizona and Phoenix Children’s Hospital have discovered what triggers a rare but devastating diarrheal disease in newborns that is fatal without intravenous feeding or intestinal transplant. Read MoreJul 24, 2014