Year: 2019
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Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory offers summer camp for rising 5th and 6th graders
The Dyer Observers Space Science Camps support middle school students in their exploration of science, math, engineering and technology and open their minds to future career possibilities in these fields. Spots are still available for the camp for rising fifth- and sixth-graders scheduled for July 8-12, and financial aid is available. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Scott receives Karen Dolan Spirit Award, USAC recognizes service at year-end meeting
Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council concluded its year by recognizing council members for their service during 2018-19. Carjamin Scott, associate director of admissions operations at the Owen Graduate School of Management, was honored with the Karen Dolan Spirit Award, which recognizes a USAC representative for stewardship, devotion and service to the council. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Weather pushes Vanderbilt, Mississippi State game to Wednesday
Due to inclement weather in Omaha on Tuesday, Vanderbilt's College World Series matchup against Mississippi State has been postponed to Wednesday at 1:07 p.m. from TD Ameritrade Park. The game can be seen on ESPN and heard on WNSR 560 AM/95.9 FM and VUCommodores.com. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Why are STEM students abandoning academic career paths?
Vanderbilt researchers have found that many Ph.D. STEM students today do not pursue an academic career track because of the pressure-filled norms and culture of the tenure process. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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It’s not always dog-eat-dog: Sometimes not having enough makes us more generous
In a recent TEDx Nashville talk, Vanderbilt marketing professor Kelly Goldsmith discussed how being a contestant on "Survivor" helped illustrate a novel finding in behavioral science: Sometimes not having enough actually makes you...nicer. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Nine engineering design projects earn awards for seniors
Nine exceptional student design projects have been recognized as winners in the School of Engineering’s annual design competition for the 2018-2019 academic year. More than 70 teams of senior engineering students in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science presented their final projects on April 22—Design Day 2019. The... Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Study identifies critical regulator of tumor-specific T cell differentiation
A study published June 17 in Nature offers clues as to why blocking inhibitory receptors on tumor-infiltrating T cells may not always work Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Address changes in West End Neighborhood take effect July 1
As part of FutureVU, the West End Neighborhood continues its transformation into a park-like community atmosphere. The restructuring of this area has necessitated the renumbering of Greek Row houses. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Human rights treaties benefit the world’s most oppressed
International human rights treaties really do work, and they work most effectively against the most repressive governments, argues political scientist Emily Hencken Ritter in a new book. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center U54 Research Project Grant deadline extended to June 21
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development announces a call for proposals for the U54 Research Project Grant. This grant award competition is open to VU and VUMC faculty who are investigators or members of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, or who have begun the process for membership at the time of the application submission. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt, Nashville Fire Department team up for unique training opportunity at university’s Carmichael Towers
More than 800 Nashville firefighters from across Davidson County will participate in a unique training opportunity on the Vanderbilt campus June 18-29, when they conduct high-rise fire response drills in the university’s Carmichael West Tower 4 residence hall, slated for demolition later this summer. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Best wishes to the Vandy Boys at the College World Series
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and alumnus Willie Geist wish the Vanderbilt baseball team luck as they embark on their quest for a national title at the 2019 College World Series. Read MoreJun 16, 2019
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Vanderbilt wins College World Series opener
Vanderbilt's Austin Martin crushed two homers—including a two-run shot in the seventh inning—to lift the second-seeded Commodores to a 3-1 win against seventh-seeded Louisville in their College World Series opener on Sunday afternoon at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Read MoreJun 16, 2019
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‘Opportunities in Defense Health’ webinar set for June 28
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research will host a webinar on Friday, June 28, to help Vanderbilt faculty learn about funding opportunities from agencies in the Department of Defense that fund health science research. Read MoreJun 16, 2019
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New method tested to block chikungunya infection
Scientists are testing a new way to fight chikungunya virus that involves injecting genetic material into the bodies of infected and at-risk individuals to trigger rapid production of potent, virus-neutralizing antibodies. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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VU engages Lewis-Burke to connect faculty with federal sponsors
Vanderbilt University has engaged Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a specialty consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., to afford faculty more opportunities for enhancing their research and scholarship. Through this engagement, Lewis-Burke will collaborate directly with faculty, provide advice on funding trends, identify new opportunities, discuss strategies to overcome funding challenges, and connect faculty with federal decision-makers... Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Churchwell named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief university diversity officer
André L. Churchwell, chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for diversity affairs in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @beingbotanical, who spent some of this last week exploring the @vugreenhouses! As we keep saying, Vanderbilt has something for everyone. 😉 Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Study seeks to expand treatment options for rare airway disease
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis is an unexplained narrowing of the windpipe just below the vocal cords. The disease is progressive, slowly affecting the patient’s ability to breathe, and can be fatal due to airway obstruction if left untreated. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Cardiac toxicity risk factors identified with relapsed multiple myeloma therapy
More than half of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma treated with carfilzomib experienced cardiac issues during treatment, according to a multi-institutional study published June 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Read MoreJun 14, 2019