Year: 2017

A simple blood test is allowing Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers to determine which patients should be prescribed varenicline (Chantix) to stop smoking and which patients could do just as well, and avoid side effects, by using a nicotine patch. Read More

The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning invites applications for Macrogrant awards for the fall 2017 cycle. These grants provide seed funding to promote development and research in digital learning. Read More

A smartphone application called mUzima, developed for healthcare workers by Vanderbilt’s Martin Were, MD, MS, and his team, is catching on in eastern Africa. Read More

Mark your calendar for Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, slated for Friday, Dec. 8. Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty and staff will receive an additional 10 percent discount when they present a Vanderbilt ID. Read More

This summer the Vanderbilt Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center (MMPC) began its 17th year of continuous operation and federal support with a $5.5 million, five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read More

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma has recertified the Vanderbilt Trauma Center with its Level 1 ranking. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has named a committee of university leaders, faculty, staff, a student and an alumna to lead the search for the next vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion. Read More

Maxine Ebanks is known among her colleagues for the warmth and care she shows for Vanderbilt students, including hosting an annual Thanksgiving meal in her home for those who can’t leave town for the holiday. Ebanks, a 42-year employee of Campus Dining, was recognized Wednesday by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos for going above and beyond her workplace duties. Read More

The Department of State Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF) has 13 open funding opportunities, and Vanderbilt can submit one application to each opportunity. HRDF is the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor’s flagship program. Read More

Jason Grissom will discuss his new research on school leadership Monday, Dec. 4, at the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Read More

Do you find yourself busier and more distracted than ever as the holidays approach? To slow down, create focus, and live more purposefully this holiday season, watch “Unclutter Your Mind, Revitalize Your Life." Read More

Portions of Jess Neely Drive and Natchez Trace will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, for Vanderbilt women’s basketball's annual Education Day, when the team will host more than 3,000 elementary and middle school students. Read More

Writing in the Office of Cross-College Initiatives' BreakThru blog, political science Ph.D. student SangEun Cecilia Kim finds that poverty is the most common factor driving the tax aversion of Malawi citizens. Read More

To develop strategies for preventing radiation-induced lung fibrosis (scarring), Vanderbilt investigators are exploring the cell types and factors that contribute to the fibrotic response. Read More

Most Vanderbilt schools are observing a break from classes Nov. 18-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Campus Dining locations, Vanderbilt libraries and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will modify their hours over Thanksgiving Break. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is operating and providing clinical services at 14 retail health clinics within Walgreens stores located across Middle Tennessee as of Nov. 14, 2017.  The clinics build upon the continued relationship between Walgreens and Vanderbilt Health, which has included infusion services provided throughout the Middle… Read More

The FutureVU team turned a portion of Kensington Place into a park for Vanderbilt community members to enjoy last week in advance of beautification efforts slated to begin in mid-December. Read More

Come to Sarratt Gallery Dec. 1-9 for the annual Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival. Get creative help for your gift list from local potters, jewelers, fiber artists, candy makers, glass artists and more. Read More

Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in Langford Auditorium. During this one-hour event, members of the executive steering committee will discuss program updates. Read More

REDCap Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Light Hall. The event is open to all Vanderbilt and Meharry REDCap users. Read More