Year: 2018
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Five questions with Marvel Comics writer Gabby Rivera ahead of VU visit
Gabby Rivera, the award-winning writer of "Juliet Takes a Breath" and the Marvel Comics series "America," will visit the Vanderbilt community Sept. 24-25 for a keynote and Q&A, meet and greet and writer’s workshop presented by the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Executive Education: Be the leader others want to follow
Lead your team through change effectively with Executive Education. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Watch Chancellor, students run Anchor Dash
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos joined first-year and transfer students and student VUceptors as they stormed the field ahead of the Commodores’ 35-7 victory over MTSU on Saturday. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Celebrate Immersion Vanderbilt with Choir!Choir!Choir!
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the spirit of Immersion Vanderbilt—exploration, collaboration and creativity—with Choir!Choir!Choir! Sept. 12. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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‘I AM’ exhibit opening draws capacity crowd to Fine Arts Gallery
More than 200 attendees filled the Fine Arts Gallery Aug. 30 for the opening reception of "I AM: Middle Eastern Women Artists and the Quest to Build Peace," hosted by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Osheroff to receive Richard Armstrong Mentoring Award
The Department of Biochemistry will present the inaugural Richard Armstrong Mentoring Award to Dr. Neil Osheroff, the John Coniglio Chair and professor of biochemistry, from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in Light Hall, Room 214. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Center for Cognitive Medicine open house and Alzheimer’s screening
Interested in the treatments and prevention of Alzheimer's disease? The Center for Cognitive Medicine is hosting an open house and screening event on Sept. 7. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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VKC TRIAD’s Families First program celebrates 10 years with festival
The TRIAD Families First Program is celebrating 10 years of serving parents of young children with an autism spectrum disorder. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Lisa Abramson, BA’05: Empowering Mama
After Lisa Abramson gave birth to her first daughter in 2014, she descended into a dark period of postpartum depression and psychosis, a mood disorder that is estimated to affect more than 3 million women—roughly one in seven new moms—every year. The experience influenced her to write The… Read MoreSep 2, 2018
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Experience Vanderbilt funding for 2018-19 open to students
Students eligible for need-based financial aid may apply for and receive up to $500 in Experience Vanderbilt funding to participate in registered student organizations and official university programs. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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My Southern Health: Exercise and breast cancer
Physical activity boosts health, including for people being treated for breast cancer. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Kindergarten children needed for developmental study on numbers learning
Vanderbilt researchers are looking for children in kindergarten this year to participate in a study about how children learn to process numbers. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Vanderbilt to offer dockless bike and scooter options on campus
Vanderbilt will begin allowing dockless and electric bike and scooter companies to operate on campus starting Sept. 6. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Beverly Asbury, ‘conscience’ of Vanderbilt University, dies
The Rev. Beverly A. Asbury, who worked tirelessly as Vanderbilt's first chaplain to eliminate racial- and religious-based hatred and to promote inclusion and respect for others, has died. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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FutureVU lecture and visioning session focuses on sustainability
More than 150 community members participated in a two-day series of events focusing on FutureVU’s BlueSky Vision. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Provost launches planning process for campus initiative on status of women faculty and students; input sought
As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to a welcoming, inclusive community, the provost has launched a planning phase for an initiative on the status of women faculty, students and postdoctoral trainees. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Honoring the lessons that John McCain taught us
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos remembers Senator John McCain and how he modeled civil discourse through his service to our country in this week's edition of his column. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Campus Dining expands options, updates menus at Branscomb, Kissam
Beginning Sept. 3, community members can now enjoy expanded options and menu offerings at the Branscomb and Kissam dining locations. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Committee report on University Press recommends bold changes for future direction
A new committee report recommends improvements to the University Press to better engage faculty and the Vanderbilt community and build on regional strengths, positioning the press for success. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Team isolates antibodies that neutralize GI bug norovirus
The discovery of these antibodies could significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of the leading cause of stomach illness in the world. Read MoreAug 30, 2018