Month: October 2016

Chris Williams, one of the finest offensive linemen in modern Commodore history, will be celebrated as Vanderbilt's Southeastern Conference Legend this December. Read More

The next time you need help looking after your two- or four-legged loved ones, make the Vanderbilt Sitter Service directory your first stop. Read More

The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors leads efforts to support the association’s mission to engage alumni in the life of Vanderbilt University and its students and to encourage lifelong connections among alumni and in support of the university’s goals. The board is currently accepting nominations for seven new board… Read More

Construction near the Engineering and Science Building will close part of Highland Avenue beginning Monday, Oct. 10. Read More

Rooted Community Health has been named winner of the 2016 Vanderbilt Football Sustainability Competition. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s 2016 Cancer Survivorship Celebration will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. The annual event is being hosted in partnership with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More

Vanderbilt chapters in 10 cities hosted welcome parties for recent graduates and other young alumni who are new to their city. The events introduced these new alumni to their local chapter and served as a great way for them to start making new connections in their city. Read More

A complete list of new university faculty for the 2016-17 academic year Blair School of Music Nelson Tyler Nelson, associate professor of voice B.M., University of Utah, 2004 M.M., University of Utah, 2006 D.M., Florida State University, 2009 Nelson is one of America’s most promising young tenors. Read More

A complete list of new School of Medicine and School of Nursing faculty for 2016 School of Medicine Allison Adams Instructor in clinical medicine Margaret Adgent Research assistant professor of pediatrics Alexander Agthe Assistant professor of pediatrics Aimalohi Ahonkhai Assistant professor of medicine Rami Al-Rohil… Read More

The Tennessee Education Research Alliance will be rolled out at an Oct. 20 reception. Read More

Findings from archaeologist Tom Dillehay's dig at Huaca Prieta and Paredones include the world's earliest known use of indigo dye. Read More

Community Research Partners presents a talk on the Siloam Family Health Center Community Health Outreach Program on Friday, Oct. 7, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Siloam Family Health Center is a primary and specialty care clinic that serves uninsured patients. About 90 percent are foreign-born, representing more than 80 homelands and speaking more than 70 languages. Read More

Know the facts about breast cancer, celebrate survivorship, honor and remember loved ones, and raise awareness about steps to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer--including having an early detection plan. Read More

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will sponsor a “Women in Politics” lecture series during October and early November. The series kicks off Monday, Oct. 10, with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry discussing “Women, Politics and Progress in 2016.” Read More

Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read More

Ingrid Mattson, a prominent Islamic studies scholar and Muslim religious leader, is the 2016 Cole Lecturer at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read More

Ensuring that graduate and professional students and postdoctoral fellows have access to mental health and well-being support is the aim of new enhancements being launched this fall. Read More

Vanderbilt IT has added new articles showcasing Fiscal Year 2016 projects to the Highlights site. This site captures major projects and initiatives from June 30, 2014, through today. Read More

Read the September issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read More