Year: 2020

CNBC interviewed Joshua Clinton, professor of political science, about Americans' shifting political priorities due to the coronavirus. Read More

While the world is practicing social distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, two Vanderbilt community members have created a virtual gathering space for students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars to engage with uplifting musical performances, artistic presentations, poetry readings and more. Read More

Many Vanderbilt non-academic programs, camps and special events are being canceled for summer 2020 to protect the health and safety of the community during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More

In her latest video message, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses the strategies Vanderbilt is developing to control costs in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, and expresses deep gratitude for staff, faculty and researchers for their dedication, strength and steadfastness during this challenging time. Read More

Dylan Burnette and colleagues have discovered that two forms of the molecular motor protein myosin have distinct roles in regulating cell shape during cell division. Read More

The Provost's Office for Inclusive Excellence, through its identity centers, has continued to promote academic success, cultural and professional education, and inclusivity and belonging for the Vanderbilt community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

New findings suggest that treatments that decrease oxidative damage might help with postoperative delirium that occurs in up to 30% of cardiac surgery patients. Read More

Primary voters prefer incumbents with a proven record of success, according to a new working paper from the Center for Effective Lawmaking, coauthored by Alan Wiseman. Read More

Take music lessons and classes online with Blair Academy this summer. Read More

The Business of VU program, sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance, is accepting applications through Friday, May 29, for its fourth cohort in fall 2020. The program offers Vanderbilt community members an opportunity to learn about the business operations of the university and the higher education landscape. Read More

The paper, sharing findings from a study of pyrite nanoparticles led by undergraduate mechanical engineering student Masahiro Kato and Ph.D. students Nicole Moering and Madeleine Fort, appeared this week in Materials Today Advances. Read More

Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, a renowned scholar on race, gender and culture and chair of African American and Diaspora Studies, has won a Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award. Read More

Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has extended its application deadline for graduating Vanderbilt seniors who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in areas such as public policy, higher education, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, community development, teaching, or counseling. The new deadline is May 30. Read More

As we confront dual health and economic crises, we must remain steadfast in the constant pursuit of our mission and the ideals outlined in our Academic Strategic Plan. These core commitments are front of mind as we consider scenarios that will ensure the university’s success today and into the future, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Vanderbilt University Social Networks, Aging and Policy Study (VUSNAPS) is recruiting older LGBT adults, between ages 50-76, across the South to participate in a study on relationships, health and aging. Read More

Health Plus Mindful Breaks are now offered via Zoom teleconferencing. Mindful Breaks allow faculty and staff to join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Read More

The Health Plus video "Resilience: Turning Challenges Into Success" provides information on ways to build attitude, skill set and healthy lifestyle practices to support having the ability to "spring" back from life’s challenges and unexpected stressful events. Read More

As the Vanderbilt community continues to engage in new modes of online collaboration for remote teaching, learning and work, it is essential that we boost our cybersecurity posture to protect Vanderbilt systems and data. Multi-factor authentication is one of the best ways to protect our systems from cyberattacks. Read More

The Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program is now accepting applications through July 15. NISE engages students across STEM disciplines in the development, deployment and commercialization of Future of Work at the Human Technology Frontier (FW-HTF) approaches and devices that support neurodiversity individuals and/or that are inspired by their abilities. Read More

With families facing unprecedented stress during the COVID-19 crisis, parents need to prioritize mental wellness in order to be present for their children, Vanderbilt psychology professor Bruce Compas says. Read More