Year: 2017

Vanderbilt University is part of a national NASA project to give scientists a view of the eclipse from the edge of space. The high altitude balloon, launched by Vanderbilt, will carry a 12 pound payload or scientific instruments for research and a camera for live streaming. Follow Vanderbilt on Twitter:… Read More

A collaborative project between Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received funding to pilot a project aimed at demonstrating the influence of nurse practitioners in reducing unnecessary testing. Read More

My Southern Health and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt offer "Champ's Total Eclipse Activity Book," a free download. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty, administrators, staff and students pursuing education-related opportunities away from campus can get help with health or safety issues that might arise by calling a new 24-hour service. Read More

In this role, Thomas-Hunt will help advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the trans-institutional research and educational missions of the university, building on the numerous efforts currently underway in the provost’s office and across academic affairs to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty and academic staff. Read More

The influence of Haitian vodou rituals on Colin Dayan's research on marginalized populations and the law is depicted in a performance monologue that she recorded for an international art exhibition. Read More

Vanderbilt University will celebrate the rare total solar eclipse with an open house at the Wond'ry, a viewing party on Alumni Lawn and a weather balloon carrying research sensors and cameras into the stratosphere. Read More

Carwil Bjork-James is an expert on indigenous environmental rights issues and conflicts that arise when governments seek to develop indigenous territories, and has studied this conflict since 2010. Read More

Beginning Saturday, Aug. 12, the 21st Avenue South pedestrian bridge and associated stairs and walkways connecting the bridge to MRB III and Medical Center North will be partially obstructed for emergency repairs. Read More

University News and Communications publishes "VUToday," a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of July 31. Read More

In this Human Resources workshop, you will gain helpful tools and strategies for dealing with the stress and anxiety that change can produce. Read More

Nearly 3,700 frozen treats were given out to Vanderbilt University employees during the Aug. 10 "Vandy Chills" event. Read More

Beginning Aug. 16, postdoctoral appointments will be managed in REDCap and processed through the Graduate School. Read More

Vanderbilt football will host an open practice for university faculty and staff and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The event will be held at the outdoor practice field adjacent to the McGugin Center. Read More

Associate Professor Laura Stark of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society has won the prestigious Star-Nelkin Award. Read More

The School of Medicine announces the date of the 16th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture and also seeks nominations for the annual faculty and student awards named in his honor. Read More

Check out these tips for minimizing waste and recycling during Move-In. Read More

Verizon has reduced its discount for Vanderbilt University employees by 2 percent as the result of a new agreement. Read More

Fidelity invites you to join the “Role Reversal: Taking Care of Older Loved Ones” webcast, which will explore the financial impact that caring for older loved ones can have and how to address your needs while helping those you care for most. Read More

Chronic illnesses do not affect only the body. They can also affect the brain. Peabody researchers are doing something about it. Read More