Year: 2019
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Open Mind: Charting the path for the future
In the debut of her "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shares her perspective on the values, opportunities, challenges and priorities that drive Vanderbilt's mission. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Third Friendship House connects young adults with disabilities and Divinity School students
Friendship House, a residential community that brings together Vanderbilt Divinity School students and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently celebrated the opening of its third house in Nashville's Chestnut Hill area. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Experience Vanderbilt funding for 2019-20 open to students
Experience Vanderbilt provides students who qualify for need-based financial aid with up to $500 for extracurricular experiences or an event pass to purchase tickets for on-campus events. The upperclass application for 2019-20 is open until Friday, Sept. 13. The first-year and transfer student application is open Sept. 30-Oct. 18. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Master’s program in biomedical sciences marks year two
The master’s program in biomedical sciences recently welcomed 16 students to its newest cohort. The program, which launched last year, prepares students for a broad array of health professional careers. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Experience PARK(ing) Day Sept. 20
The campus community is invited to experience PARK(ing) Day 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, in front of the Law School along 21st Avenue South. This year’s park will focus on transportation and sustainability efforts underway on campus. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Athletics seeks input from the VU community on strategic priorities
Vanderbilt University Athletics is seeking input from the university community as it develops a new, long-range strategic plan to help bolster Commodore sports programs and ensure the success of student-athletes on and off the field. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Free bike safety class, guided city bus trip scheduled for Saturday
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will offer a free bike safety class, and VUPS and WeGo will partner to offer a guided city bus trip for first-year students to Trader Joe’s, both on Saturday, Sept. 14. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Find Your Impact: HOD major expands music dreams with immersion capstone
Human and organizational development major William Hall is taking his music dreams to the next level with a capstone immersion experience at Nashville's acclaimed Blackbird Music Studio. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Astrocytes and epilepsy
A protein with important functions in astrocytes — star-shaped brain support cells — may alter neuronal excitability and contribute to seizure activity, Vanderbilt researchers report. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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AlertVU test scheduled for Sept. 17
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system, which rapidly sends messages to the Vanderbilt community in the event of an imminent threat or danger, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Nanoscale origami: Smallest-ever, atomically precise structures set stage for quantum breakthroughs
New technique for manipulating graphene opens the door to new breakthroughs in quantum technology. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Posse Scholars program celebrates 30 years of impact at Vanderbilt
More than 50 people attended the Aug. 30 event, which included fellowship, celebratory desserts and remarks given by several Posse scholars and mentors on their experiences as part of the program. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Faculty Senate gearing up for year focused on community, civility and engagement
As the Faculty Senate prepares to hold its first meeting of the fall semester on Sept. 12, Faculty Senate Chair John McLean is laying the groundwork for a year focused on engaging with faculty members and creating a tone of community and civility. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @mingjing0304. While we may not have been successful on the field last week, we love seeing our students rep that black & gold! 🖤💛 Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Faculty Senate to host Sept. 10 community conversation follow-up to Terry Crews CLS event
The Faculty Senate will host a community conversation for faculty and staff from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss themes from the Chancellor’s Lecture Series event with Terry Crews taking place the prior evening. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Space archaeologist and TED Prize winner to deliver University Course special lecture on Sept. 26
Archaeologist and Egyptologist Sarah Parcak, whose work on using modern satellite imagery to study ancient civilizations has received worldwide acclaim, will speak at Vanderbilt on Sept. 26 as part of a special University Course guest lecture. The free lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Vanderbilt Divinity School expansion features water, wood and light
Faculty, staff, students and friends gathered at the Vanderbilt Divinity School to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting for the school’s much-anticipated new expansion. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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University launches centralized gender harassment web portal
A new gender harassment web portal, a cross-campus collaborative effort led by the Office of the Provost, is designed to advance Vanderbilt’s prevention of and response to gender harassment. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Academic Strategic Plan’s five-year progress report shows transformative impact
A newly released five-year progress report on the Academic Strategic Plan highlights many new initiatives, including several that enhance the student experience and elevate teaching and discovery. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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A message from Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans: Deadline extended for Chancellor Search feedback form
To prolong momentum in the search for Vanderbilt's ninth chancellor and enable as much participation in the search process as possible, the deadline for filling out the online feedback form has been extended to Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 p.m. CT. Read MoreSep 6, 2019