Year: 2017
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Ways to give to those affected by Hurricane Harvey
Several Vanderbilt University organizations have come together to organize VU for Texas—an opportunity for staff, faculty and students to give assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Read MoreSep 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt celebrates historic eclipse
The university community marked the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse with campus viewing parties, conducted research and prepared for the big day with months of educational and creative programming. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Celebrate the opening of Vanderbilt’s Latin American Garden Sept. 7
The species selected reflect the Vanderbilt Center for Latin American Studies’ particular research strengths in Mexico, Central America, Brazil, the Andes, and the Black Atlantic regions and will serve as a multidisciplinary teaching tool. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Experts to explore the ways of being Muslim across diverse environments
Specialists on Islam will come together Sept. 7-9 at Sarratt Student Center to discuss the historical and contemporary facets of being Muslim in a wide variety of locales and language communities. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Yates, who clashed with Trump administration on travel ban, to join Zeppos, Meacham for Sept. 26 talk
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 26, featuring Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. The panel will discuss “The Presidency and the Rule of Law” beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Sandra Sue Jaggard, BS’87: Passionate prosecutor
Known for her encyclopedic command of the law, Florida Senior Assistant Attorney General Sandra Jaggard helped keep some of Miami’s most notorious killers on Death Row. She died unexpectedly Oct. 11, 2016, at age 51. Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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The Wond’ry lands $500K I-Corps site grant, ramps up efforts to launch start-ups
The I-Corps site grant will support programs to match students and faculty with teams of experienced professionals who can teach, guide and mentor them as they pursue startup endeavors. Participating teams receive grants to help them interact with potential customers and explore the commercial potential of devices they’ve designed. Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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Author of Perry Wallace biography has unique role at Vanderbilt
Andrew Maraniss, who wrote Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South, is working with Vanderbilt students from a unique position this academic year. He is spending part of his time as a writer-in-residence at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, where he is… Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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VUToday: University’s $30M faculty investment in weekly roundup of VU news stories
University News and Communications publishes "VUToday," a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Aug. 28. Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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Bring your family to Blair’s Precollege Festival of Music Sept. 10
The Blair School of Music presents its Precollege Festival of Music on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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Registration open for Sarratt Art Studios, Vanderbilt Dance Program
Registration is now open for Sarratt Art Studios and the Vanderbilt Dance Program. Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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Restricting HIV-1 infection
Vanderbilt researchers are discovering ways that host proteins block HIV-1 infection, which could suggest new avenues for treatment. Read MoreSep 1, 2017
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Get your scuba certification at the Recreation and Wellness Center
You may now plan to get your scuba diving certification in September and October at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Walk the labyrinth for reflection and prayer at Children’s Hospital
The Department of Pastoral Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt invites all patients, families, staff and visitors to "Walk the Labyrinth," an opportunity for reflection, prayer and meditation. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Undergraduate research fair and poster session Sept. 14
The fourth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is set for Sept. 14 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Pancreatic cancer development
Elevated levels of the factor G-CSF appear to promote the development of aggressive pancreatic cancer, suggesting a new therapeutic approach for this devastating disease. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Program for scientists to move discoveries into clinical practice
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has established a new career development program for scientists in implementation research. The goal is to speed the uptake and translation of scientific discoveries into routine clinical practice. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Round Wing unit lauded for infection control efforts
The General Medicine unit on the third floor of the Round Wing of Medical Center North is celebrating more than four years without a catheter-associated urinary tract infection. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Study seeks to streamline validation of EHR data
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been approved for a $1 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study more efficient and feasible ways to validate electronic health records (EHR) and incorporate this information into medical studies. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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End-stage kidney disease study seeks to delay dialysis
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is studying the safety of a possible treatment for diabetic kidney disease that would delay or prevent the need for kidney replacement such as dialysis. Read MoreAug 31, 2017