Year: 2015
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Register now for Sarratt’s Summer Youth Art Institute
The Sarratt Summer Youth Art Institute at Vanderbilt is planning another exciting summer of art for ages 5-16. Read MoreFeb 11, 2015
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Vandy Cooks: Cooking heart healthy with Executive Chef George Moran
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus will present “Heart Healthy with VUMC Executive Chef George Moran” on Friday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read MoreFeb 11, 2015
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They seem like four best friends on the playground.
Nine years ago, the Rice quadruplets entered the world too soon. They were born at 26 weeks, barely over halfway through the normal 40-week pregnancy gestation period. The staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt did everything they could to ensure… Read MoreFeb 11, 2015
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‘All in’ for the children
A familiar face greets frequent customers at Twice Daily convenience stores—a life-size cardboard cutout of Dalton Waggoner, a patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. For five years, Dalton has been the face that customers at the convenience stores associate with all the children they are helping through… Read MoreFeb 11, 2015
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Vanderbilt health educator suggests nine steps to a healthier heart
Nine steps to a healthier heart. Read MoreFeb 11, 2015
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Kidney disease impacts HDL function
Chronic kidney disease impairs the protective functions of HDL, Vanderbilt researchers report this month. Read MoreFeb 11, 2015
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Osher Center’s gentle yoga for back care begins March 5
Vanderbilt’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine will offer an eight-week gentle yoga series for back care beginning March 5. Read MoreFeb 10, 2015
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Recipe: Salmon with Sweet Chili, Scallion and Lime Butter Sauce
Vanderbilt Campus Dining’s Salmon with Sweet Chili, Scallion and Lime Butter Sauce serves up lots of flavor using just a handful of ingredients. Get the recipe to make it at home. Read MoreFeb 10, 2015
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Freedom Rider Jerry Moore featured at Vanderbilt Religion in the Arts event
Musician Ivor "Jerry" Moore, one of the original Freedom Riders, will be featured at a Feb. 23 performance event sponsored by Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreFeb 10, 2015
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Targeting HIV’s “cap”
New findings underscore the attractiveness of the HIV capsid – the structure that encloses the viral genome – as a therapeutic target. Read MoreFeb 10, 2015
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Gene profile predicts metastasis
A specific gene expression profile represents a novel, biologically relevant “signature” for identifying colon cancers with high risk of metastatic recurrence, Vanderbilt researchers have found. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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Transforming public housing subject of Feb. 20 talk
“Remaking the inner city: Integrationist aims and ends in large‐scale public housing reform” will begin at 2:30 in Room 204 of the Mayborn Building Peabody College. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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OAK retired; Blackboard now 21 times faster
Following Vanderbilt IT's migration of OAK to Blackboard-managed hosting in December, the OAK name has been retired. The tool is now called Blackboard and boasts much faster speeds and a more modern environment. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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Dance Marathon raises big money for Children’s Hospital
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos jumped in the dance line to join students, volunteers, sponsors and special guests for Vanderbilt University Dance Marathon’s Big Event 2015 on Saturday at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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New website aims to improve undergraduate research experience
The Office of the Provost has launched a new website celebrating undergraduate research at Vanderbilt, in part to support the new strategic emphasis on the immersion experience for undergraduate students at the university. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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VUCast: Homeward Bound
In the latest VUCast: See the special way Vanderbilt nurses help kids heading home after surgery; hear who's to blame for bad boss behavior; and watch Vanderbilt's newest building grow in 3-D. Watch now! Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Members of the Vanderbilt community shared their unique perspectives on our campus; take a look at some of our favorite photos from this week. Read MoreFeb 6, 2015
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Summer Camp Fair scheduled for Feb. 20 postponed due to weather
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host its ninth annual Summer Camp Fair on Friday, Feb. 20. Read MoreFeb 6, 2015
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Lunch and Learn: ‘Aging successfully’ Feb. 18
Gretchen Geagan, a certified professional geriatric care manager and CEO of Life-Links Care Management and Advocacy, will provide tips on aging successfully Feb. 18. Read MoreFeb 6, 2015
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WOW presents ‘The Culture of Poverty’ Feb. 11
ISSS hosts the latest installment of WOW with a discussion on "The Culture of Poverty" Feb. 11. Read MoreFeb 6, 2015