Year: 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennessee Senate race a toss-up; Lee in lead for governor
New horse-race poll: Tennessee Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn (R) is virtually tied with Phil Bredesen (D) at 43-44, while gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee (R) leads Democrat Karl Dean (D) 48-37. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Health insurance plans are changing for 2019 – what are my choices?
For calendar year 2019, Vanderbilt will have two health plan offerings: the Select PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and the Choice CDHP (Consumer-Driven Health Plan). Eligible employees must elect a health plan. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Miller to retire; Brady named successor as senior associate dean for health sciences education
After more than three decades of service to Vanderbilt, Bonnie Miller, senior associate dean for health sciences education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, will retire from her leadership position July 1, 2019. Miller will be succeeded by Donald Brady, senior associate dean for graduate medical education and continuing professional development. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Former White House policy adviser on diversity and disability to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 25
Jonathan Kaufman will deliver a keynote talk on Oct. 25 as part of Vanderbilt’s InclusAbility campaign kickoff and Disability Awareness Month. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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K.C. Potter Center to celebrate 10th anniversary Oct. 24
The K.C. Potter Center, home of the Office of LGBTQI Life, will mark its 10th anniversary Oct. 24 with a celebration open to the entire Vanderbilt community. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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I Am Vanderbilt: Danny Coradazzi
Danny Coradazzi strongly believes that the residential college experience plays a vital role in developing the whole student. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Search launched for vice chancellor for public affairs
A national search has been launched for the leader of Vanderbilt University's local, state and federal government relations and community and neighborhood relations. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Nashville Commuter Challenge is this week
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in this week’s Commuter Challenge by registering and trying at least one new commuting option Oct. 22-28. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Register young Commodore fans for Mr. C’s Kids Club
Register for Mr. C's Kids Club and receive a special Vanderbilt prize pack, tickets to various athletic events and exclusive events. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Watch party for AERA Brown Lecture featuring Rich Milner
The annual BrownLecture in Education Research is designed to feature the important role of research in advancing understanding of equality and equity in education. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Milner to give 2018 Brown Lecture in Education Research
H. Richard Milner IV, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, has been tapped by the American Educational Research Association to deliver the 2018 Brown Lecture in Education Research in Washington, D.C., Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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‘Launching a Startup During the Ph.D. Journey’ Oct. 26
The Enabling Innovation Initiative presents Dr. Sinead Miller, CEO and co-founder of PATH EX, Inc., on Friday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 202. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Complete survey, get discount code for Vanderbilt apparel
The Division of Communications is interested in your thoughts on a variety of topics regarding Vanderbilt apparel. Your participation will help us to better serve you. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Talk by Dr. Amy Heintz, research leader at Battelle
This talk will focus on Battelle’s program in functional coatings, specifically carbon nanotube (CNT)-based systems. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Upcoming community meetings to discuss I-440 project
Motorists will soon see signs of initial construction activity on the Interstate 440 Reconstruction Project. The $152 million project has a projected August 2020 completion date. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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‘An Evening with Anastasia Higginbotham’ Oct. 23
Anastasia Higginbotham is an activist, illustrator and author of the recently published children’s book "Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness," which unravels the thorny topics of racism, white privilege and white supremacy to children and their parents. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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American Cancer Society-Institutional Research Grant funding opportunity
Applications are being solicited for support by the American Cancer Society‐Institutional Research Grant (IRG). These funds are designed to provide seed money to support junior faculty members with an interest in cancer research who do not have external grant support. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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‘Reframing Addiction: Poets and Poetry on the Opioid Epidemic’ Nov. 12
"Reframing Addiction: Poets and Poetry on the Opioid Epidemic," scheduled for Nov. 12, is sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, Vanderbilt Creative Writing, the Center for Medicine, Health and Society, and the Center for Student Wellbeing. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Trick-or-treat with the Greeks and student-athletes moves to Student Life Center
The Vanderbilt Greek community and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee invite members of the university community to trick-or-treat with the Greeks and student-athletes on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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2018 VCAR Science Day to focus on cannabis and society
The second annual Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research Science Day is scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Belcourt Theater. Read MoreOct 16, 2018