Year: 2017
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Seigenthaler Series features Pulitzer Prize winner Sept. 28
Eric Eyre, the 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner for investigative reporting, will discuss his series on the opioid crisis at Vanderbilt's John Seigenthaler Center Sept. 28. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2018 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards
Vanderbilt is anticipating the opportunity to nominate up to two junior faculty for the 2018 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2018 Mallinckrodt Scholars Program
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) is anticipating the opportunity to nominate two candidates for the Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Scholar Award Program. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Kohl’s grant supports child passenger safety initiative at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received a $240,000 grant over two years from Kohl’s to support a child passenger safety initiative housed out of the hospital’s injury prevention program. The Kohl’s grant will support the new Kohl’s Stay Seat Smart Program. This multifaceted program addresses car… Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Goal of new tissue-chip research is to assess efficacy of novel epilepsy drugs
An interdisciplinary team of Vanderbilt University researchers has received a two-year, $2-million federal grant to develop an “organ-on-chip” model for two genetic forms of epilepsy. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Charlie Brain, BS’15, is co-founder of Lubanzi, a wine label with a social conscience
Inspired while spending his junior year abroad in South Africa, Charles Brain, BS’15, became the co-founder of Cape Venture Wines. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, BA’79, to retire
Nora Tyson, BA’79, the 2012 Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumna, has enjoyed a career highlighted by firsts. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Taylor Dickinson, BS’13, wins $50,000 grant for Bronx Freedom Fund through Goldman Sachs Gives
Taylor Dickinson, BS’13, was on the third-place team that earned a $50,000 grant for the Bronx Freedom Fund through Goldman Sachs Gives. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Career Center hosts ‘SLAM’ events, career fair
The Vanderbilt Career Center hosted three networking events Sept. 18-19 to help students connect with potential employers. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Vanderbilt IT adds initiatives to Highlights site
Vanderbilt IT has added new articles showcasing fiscal year 2017 projects to the Highlights site, which captures major projects and initiatives from June 30, 2015, through today. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Implications of the Holocaust topic of Relevant Religion fall series
Vanderbilt Divinity School's Relevant Religion series, "Meanings and Implications of the Holocaust: Names/Dates/Numbers," will be led by Jay Geller and hosted by three West End congregations. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Unique premed program teaches new approach to race and health
A premed program that teaches undergraduates about institutional racism is up and coming at Vanderbilt Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Democracy threatened in Latin America and Caribbean, new data shows
New data about the state of Latin America will be presented at a news conference in Miami Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Attend the SkyVU fair on Oct. 3 to learn more about training
During the fair, participants can learn more about Oracle Cloud from the experts, view system demonstrations, and sign up for training sessions. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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NSAIDs, genetics and miscarriage
A certain genetic variant, in combination with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen during early pregnancy, may protect women from miscarriage. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Save the date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31
Open Enrollment for all benefits-eligible Vanderbilt University employees begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 17 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Undergraduate Research Fair showcases more than 140 student presentations
The fourth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair was a successful showcase of 147 student poster presentations, with more than 300 faculty, students, staff and community members in attendance. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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HR workshop: ‘Leading Teams Through Conflict’
This course, offered Sept. 27, will help supervisors and managers build and implement a strategy for helping others work through their conflict. Read MoreSep 19, 2017
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Medical Center Drive reduced to one lane Sept. 23
From 6 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound lane of traffic and one northbound lane from the pedestrian crosswalk in front of Vanderbilt University Hospital to the south exit of the hospital. Read MoreSep 19, 2017
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Holocaust Lecture Series marks 40th year; Saul Friedlander to give keynote Sept. 26
Saul Friedlander, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Israeli-American historian, will give the keynote presentation for the 40th annual Holocaust Lecture Series at Vanderbilt. His talk, scheduled for Sept. 26 at Vanderbilt Law School, is titled "Where Memory Leads." Read MoreSep 19, 2017