Year: 2014
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Vanderbilt Student Teaching Kids in Pakistan
Meet Vanderbilt Human And Organizational Development major Lisa Koenig. She wakes up in the middle of the night to help change kids’ lives In one of the most controversial parts of the Middle East. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt Student Documentary: “Endless Abilities”
Meet Vanderbilt Arts and Science major Harvey Burrell. Harvey’s creative story-telling and desire to elevate the image of people with physical disabilities turned his college experience into an epic cross-country adventure and an inspirational documentary called “Endless Abilities.” [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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VUH receives top safety score from Leapfrog Group
Vanderbilt University Hospital recently earned a Spring 2014 patient safety grade of “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a coalition of public and private purchasers of employee health coverage that works to encourage health care safety, quality and affordability. Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital data… Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt University names two Keegan Traveling Fellows
Vanderbilt University has awarded its 2014 Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship to graduating seniors David Sanchez and Emily Yount. The goal of the fellowship is to develop future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Should principal evaluations be based on student test scores?
Evaluating school principals based on student achievement date yields inaccurate and unfair results according to new study. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Murry honored for HIV prevention research
Velma McBride Murry has been selected to receive the 2014 Community, Culture and Prevention Science Award by the Society for Prevention Research. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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VUIT launches Tech Hub pilot for walk-up support
Vanderbilt IT is piloting a new service called the Tech Hub, modeled after Apple’s Genius Bar, designed to provide walk-up tech support for Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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How to create nanowires only three atoms wide with an electron beam
A Vanderbilt graduate student has used a focused beam of electrons to create some of the smallest nanowires ever made, which could bring us closer to flexible, paper-thin tablets and television displays. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Construction of new Engineering and Science Building at Vanderbilt set to begin May 2014
Vanderbilt University’s Board of Trust has approved the construction of a seven-story tower on campus as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Target cell entry to halt Chikungunya virus
Understanding how chikungunya virus binds to and enters cells offers a new target for antiviral medications. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Vanderbilt Alumni Association recognizes Student-Alumni Program volunteers
Vanderbilt student-alumni volunteers in action The Vanderbilt Alumni Association is proud to recognize more than 500 volunteers who have made an impact through our Student-Alumni Programs. Through these campus programs, students and alumni connect about their shared Vanderbilt experiences and the many paths a Vanderbilt… Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Diamond named Udall Scholar
Michael Diamond, a junior in the College of Arts and Science, has been named a 2014 Udall Scholar. The federally funded scholarship recognizes college students intending to pursue careers related to the environment. Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Alumna runs for children with Down syndrome
Andrea Sanders, MEd’06, became the reading tutor for William Spickard, who has Down syndrome, while she attended Vanderbilt. The student-teacher relationship inspired Sanders to start running the Country Music Marathon 10 years ago in his honor to raise awareness and money for a scholarship endowment that would allow children like… Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Telephone service will be interrupted May 18
Vanderbilt University Information Technology will upgrade the Vanderbilt telephone system on Sunday, May 18, 2014, beginning at 4 a.m. Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Increased cell permeability may protect from colitis
Having a “leaky” gut may protect against colitis, a paradoxical finding that alters understanding of the role of cell permeability in intestinal homeostasis and immune regulation. Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Wellcast: ‘Say Goodnight to Insomnia’
Listen to a discussion on Gregg Jacobs' book, Say Goodnight to Insomnia. Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Mayor’s Field Day is May 3; volunteers needed
The third annual Mayor’s Field Day with the Tennessee Titans will be held at LP Field on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 9 a.m. Activities will last until noon. Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Restructuring congressional oversight would bring more influence to Congress
When Congress gets too many hands on an issue, its influence actually decreases, researchers from the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at Vanderbilt University found. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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Jumpstart Foundry, CTTC work to strengthen entrepreneurial programs
Vanderbilt’s entrepreneurial community will have greater access to Jumpstart Foundry’s proven program for education, mentorship and networking through a new collaboration. Read MoreApr 24, 2014