Month: August 2021
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Phased launch of new VERA system begins mid-September
The phased “soft launch” of the new, single Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system from Huron that will replace Vanderbilt University’s current electronic research administration systems, Coeus and PEER, will begin in mid-September. Read MoreAug 22, 2021
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Tents return to campus lawns for outdoor gatherings
The Facilities Department is installing nine tents throughout campus for general use by the Vanderbilt community this fall. The tents are designed for individuals and groups to gather, share meals, conduct classes, socialize and more. Read MoreAug 22, 2021
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Move-In Weekend
Welcome to Vanderbilt, Class of 2025! See all of the #VU2025 excitement on VanderbiltU's Instagram. Read MoreAug 21, 2021
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Royal Society award gives international exposure to work in polar sciences, computational mechanics
The School of Engineering’s work in polar and climate science, as well as computational mechanics, will get international exposure with a two-year travel grant from the Royal Society, the independent academic society of the United Kingdom, for a collaboration between a Vanderbilt faculty member and a professor in England. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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COVID health and safety protocols: Important reminders
Vanderbilt offers these important reminders about current COVID health and safety protocols as students, faculty and staff return to campus. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Royal Society award gives international exposure to work in polar sciences, computational mechanics
The School of Engineering’s work in polar and climate science, plus computational mechanics, will get international exposure with a two-year travel grant from the Royal Society, the independent academic society of the U.K., for a collaboration between a Vanderbilt professor and a professor in England. The project will establish new approaches for simulating fracture propagation... Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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COVID-19 antibody ‘cocktail’ discovered at VUMC protects chronically ill: study
A monoclonal antibody cocktail against the COVID-19 virus discovered at VUMC is the first non-vaccine modified to demonstrate the prevention of COVID-19 in a clinical trial of more than 5,000 participants. The antibody treatment could afford up to 12 months of protection from COVID-19, and preliminary laboratory findings also suggest that it can neutralize the delta variant. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Political and medical trust issues: Expert panel debates why some Americans doubt the COVID vaccine
National and local leaders who played key roles in the original rollout and current support of the COVID-19 vaccine came together for a panel, “Vaccine Hesitancy: The Politics of Public Health in Tennessee,” hosted by The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Aug. 18. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Vanderbilt faculty gives talk on equity in evaluation for POTUS Executive Office
Velma McBride Murry, professor of education and human development and health policy at Vanderbilt University, was recently invited to present her research on equity in evaluation for the Office of Management and Budget at the White House. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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College of Arts and Science announces strategic reorganization of dean’s office
John G. Geer, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science, has announced changes in the dean’s office that will drive further excellence and support a strategic approach to propel the college forward. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Historical marker in memory of Betty Nixon to be dedicated Sept. 3
The Vanderbilt community is invited to the dedication of a historical marker honoring the life and legacy of community activist Betty Nixon. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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African Americans and stroke focus of Aug. 26 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Dawn Aycock, associate professor and director of the nursing Ph.D. program at Georgia State University's Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, will discuss “Addressing Primary Stroke Prevention in African Americans” on Thursday, Aug. 26, at noon in the Nursing Annex, Room 155. The in-person lecture is free and open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Watch Game Plan for Your Health video: ‘Making our Comeback with Compassion’
The Game Plan for Your Health video features Vanderbilt experts and provides practical ways to take charge of your health. Watch the 2021 Game Plan for Your Health video, "Making Our Comeback with Compassion." Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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‘Black Death at the Golden Gate’ author to discuss SF bubonic plague outbreak’s applications to coronavirus pandemic Sept. 20
David K. Randall, a senior reporter with Reuters and author of "Black Death at the Golden Gate," will discuss "How the Lessons of the San Francisco Bubonic Plague Outbreak Apply to the Coronavirus Pandemic" via Zoom as part of the School of Medicine's Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series on Monday, Sept. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Eric J. Barth
Meet the new faculty head of Hank Ingram House, Eric Barth, professor of mechanical engineering. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative offers analytics workshop Sept. 14-15
The Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative will conduct a two-day workshop to introduce scientists to microbiome analytics Sept. 14-15. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Aaron Berndtson, BS’06 and Zach Blitz, BS’06: They’ve Got Game
The success of Aaron Berndtson and Zach Blitz contradicts every parent who has warned their teenager that they can’t make a living playing video games. The 2006 graduates, whose friendship was forged over Madden NFL and NCAA Football, now hold leadership positions on the cutting edge of the video-game industry. Read MoreAug 19, 2021
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Vanderbilt welcomes diverse new faculty with enhanced orientation
As Vanderbilt prepares for the coming school year, the university is celebrating the arrival of a diverse group of more than 100 esteemed scholars from many institutions and areas of expertise. Read MoreAug 19, 2021
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Kimberly Robinson, BE’89: A New Space Age
Kimberly Robinson, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, believes that the nation is on the brink of another exciting Space Age, similar to the 1960s. Read MoreAug 19, 2021
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Churchwell, Creech, Wilkins among NBJ award winners
Three leaders of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community are among the winners of the Nashville Business Journal’s 2021 Health Care Innovation awards. Read MoreAug 19, 2021