Year: 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Stephanie Pearlman–Diagnosis of infectious diseases in low-resource settings
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreJul 6, 2020
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Submit tuition benefit applications for fall 2020
The EdAssist portal is now available for submitting fall 2020 tuition benefit applications, including dependents' tuition applications. You can find the EdAssist log-in, tutorials and other resources on the tuition pages of the HR website. Read MoreJul 6, 2020
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Parenting Group virtual meeting set for July 16
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group will host a virtual meeting via Zoom on Thursday, July 16, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreJul 6, 2020
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Single Parent Group virtual meeting July 9
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will host a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 9, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreJul 6, 2020
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Research team isolates antibodies that may prevent rare polio-like illness in children linked to a respiratory infection
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have isolated human monoclonal antibodies that potentially can prevent a rare but devastating polio-like illness in children linked to a respiratory viral infection. Read MoreJul 3, 2020
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Kidambi receives ECS-Toyota Young Investigator fellowship for fuel cell research
Piran Kidambi, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is one of three recipients of an Electrochemical Society Toyota 2020-21 Young Investigator Fellowship awarded for projects in green energy technology. The fellowship is a partnership between the ECS and Toyota Research Institute of North America, a division of Toyota Motor North America. Read MoreJul 3, 2020
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Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville reverts to prior phase
The university remains in phase 2 of its Vanderbilt Return to Campus Plan as the city of Nashville reverted to phase 2 of its Roadmap to Reopening Nashville Plan with modifications late last week. Vanderbilt moved to Phase 2 of its Return to Campus Plan on June 8. Read MoreJul 2, 2020
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‘Disrupting Everyday Bias’ workshop now available every weekday through Sept. 30
In this two-hour online instructor-led workshop, participants will learn the skills to disrupt the impact of bias in their interactions, behaviors and decision-making and the various ways unconscious bias can impede the development of a diverse and inclusive work environment. September dates are currently available for registration in Oracle Learning. Read MoreJul 2, 2020
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Our commitment to an inclusive Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is committed to doing whatever it takes to create an environment in which all members of our community can thrive and contribute to their full potential, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer André Churchwell in a message to the university community. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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VUMC-led network to focus on polygenic risk for common diseases
With the aid of a $75 million, five-year grant renewal, the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics Network (eMERGE) will venture beyond its current focus on monogenic disease to scoring research participants relative risk for complex heritable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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Alumni Association Board announces new leadership, adds six members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and the addition of six new members. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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Message from Chancellor Diermeier on looking ahead with purpose, energy and hope
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflects on the challenges of the moment, his plans for the university, and his optimism for its future in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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The Tennessean: New Vanderbilt University chancellor pledges bold action during national crisis
Vanderbilt University's new chancellor, Daniel Diermeier, is arriving on campus in the midst of national upheaval. (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED) Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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Watch: Vanderbilt welcomes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
The Vanderbilt community is delighted to welcome Daniel Diermeier on July 1, 2020, as the university’s ninth chancellor. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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Watch: Embarking on Vanderbilt’s next chapter of excellence
Daniel Diermeier greets the Vanderbilt community and shares his optimism in the university’s future on his first official day as chancellor. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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New Aspirations: Vanderbilt welcomes Daniel Diermeier as the university’s ninth chancellor
In a wide-ranging interview, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discusses growing up as a first-generation student in a divided Germany, taking the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the collaborative culture that has fueled Vanderbilt’s success. Read MoreJul 1, 2020
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Adams to lead TIPs-funded, soldier-inspired innovation hub
A new innovation incubator will amplify existing collaborations among researchers and soldiers, building on Vanderbilt's partnership agreement with Army Futures Command. Read MoreJun 30, 2020
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To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter
On a quest to find the Universe’s largest black holes, Vanderbilt researcher identifies the center of the solar system within 100 meters. Read MoreJun 30, 2020
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Enhanced e-book helps close the word gap in children from families of low socio-economic status
New research from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development asks whether the use of an enhanced electronic book can train parents in reading methods that facilitate parent-child conversations, which are known to spur preschool vocabulary development and the language processing skills necessary to close the word gap. Read MoreJun 29, 2020
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Watch: Honoring Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente
Members of the Vanderbilt community pay tribute to Susan R. Wente for guiding the university—with visionary strength and compassion—during her time as interim chancellor. Read MoreJun 29, 2020