Year: 2020
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CampusPrint adds mobility enhancements
Vanderbilt Business Services has announced two new enhancements to the CampusPrint print management system, effective immediately. Read MoreJun 9, 2020
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Monthly benefit spotlight: Short- and long-term disability
If you were in an accident or diagnosed with an illness tomorrow, how far could you go without a paycheck? Vanderbilt covers eligible staff at a no-cost base coverage to a certain dollar amount and also offers buy-up coverage. Read MoreJun 8, 2020
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Vernon named engineering school’s interim associate dean for academic success
Julianne Vernon, research assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has been appointed interim associate dean for academic success in the School of Engineering. Read MoreJun 8, 2020
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Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association announces 2020 award winners
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has announced its 2020 award winners. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Statement from August Washington: Our commitment to your safety
Vanderbilt University Public Safety is committed to keeping the VU community safe while never infringing upon the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, writes Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Special Initiatives August Washington. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Staff listening sessions on racial justice continue next week
The university has scheduled additional listening sessions for staff next week to provide a space for discussion about how Vanderbilt can meaningfully respond and take tangible next steps for action in the wake of George Floyd’s death and subsequent protests for racial justice in a number of cities. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Transportation lab predicts “extreme traffic” for some cities following COVID-19
Vanderbilt transportation research group shares possible traffic scenarios post-COVID. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Statement from William H. Robinson regarding violence against Black people
The death of George Floyd has served as a “clarion call”—an unmissable sign that indicates an urgent need for action—and it's up to each of us to hear the call and channel our knowledge, experience and compassion for others accordingly, writes William H. Robinson, vice provost for academic advancement and executive director of the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Transition to Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan begins June 8
Vanderbilt University will begin transitioning to Phase 2 of its Return to Campus Plan on Monday, June 8. The major change that will occur during Vanderbilt's Phase 2 includes on-campus research ramp up to no more than 50 percent capacity. Those who conduct research activities will receive follow-up information with details on Monday. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Data Science Institute welcomes 18 undergraduate fellows for virtual summer research
The DSI Summer Research Program engages students who are interested in carrying out data science-related research with a Vanderbilt faculty member and integrates them into the institute’s community of data science scholars. Read MoreJun 5, 2020
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Divinity School hosts ‘Reclaiming Breath’ conversations June 17, 23
Join Vanderbilt Divinity School and local and regional community members for a series of virtual conversations to process, organize and act. All who are committed to listening, learning and organizing for action are welcome to attend. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Vanderbilt researcher finds COVID-19 pandemic shapes opportunities for radical change to the U.S. health care system
A new article from Jonathan Metzl details how COVID-19 has dramatically revealed the ways that institutionalized inequality and structural racism shape health, and provides recommendations for radical change to the U.S. health care system. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 NEH Summer Stipends
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the National Endowment for the Humanities' 2021 Summer Stipends program. Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences or both. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Searle Scholars
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2021 Searle Scholars Program, which supports the independent research in chemistry and the biomedical sciences of outstanding individuals who have recently begun their first appointments as tenure-track assistant professors. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Protecting the injured kidney
Leslie Gewin and colleagues have upended conventional dogma about Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in the kidney, finding that it protects against chronic kidney disease rather than promoting it. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Markel named SEC Brad Davis Community Service Leader of the Year
Former football student-athlete Cody Markel has been named the 2020 SEC Brad Davis Community Service Leader of the Year. Markel earned national attention last year after creating Turner’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the memory of Vanderbilt classmate and fellow tight end Turner Cockrell. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Potential new cancer target
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered the involvement of a certain type of adenosine receptor in mediating signaling that supports tumor growth and metastasis. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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NEH grant expands the humanities for Vanderbilt’s aspiring scientists
Helping Vanderbilt’s budding scientists develop the best tools to communicate their discoveries to diverse audiences is the focus of National Endowment for the Humanities funding awarded to the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Parenting Group virtual meeting set for June 11
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group will host a virtual meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 4, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How could COVID-19 change traffic patterns?
Dan Work, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, discusses how COVID-19 could affect traffic patterns as people return to work. Read MoreJun 4, 2020