Month: August 2021

A multi-institutional team led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has isolated monoclonal antibodies that prevent infection by alphaviruses, including the often-lethal Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a potential way to reduce atherosclerosis: blocking the modification of an HDL-associated enzyme by reactive molecules called isolevuglandins. Read More

The School of Engineering has created two new departments from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to encourage innovation, accommodate enrollment growth and focus on areas of strategic excellence. Read More

Music Row becomes Technology Row The School of Engineering has created two new departments from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to encourage innovation, accommodate enrollment growth, and focus on areas of strategic excellence. The existing degree programs in computer science will be housed in the new Department of Computer Science chaired by... Read More

Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, individuals who are unvaccinated with an approved accommodation will be required to complete weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing at the university’s testing center. This decision comes as data shows that unvaccinated individuals are more likely to contract COVID-19 and that case counts are increasing in Nashville and surrounding communities. Read More

Warren Haviland, JD’69, and Karen Heffron funded a charitable remainder unitrust that will eventually establish the Warren E. Haviland and Karen M. Heffron Summer Stipend. The stipend will provide financial support to students at Vanderbilt Law School who are pursuing public interest careers. Read More

Move-In is one of Vanderbilt's most beloved traditions. Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's activities. Read More

Professor Celso Castilho will lead the Center for Latin American Studies with a vision to expand its research agenda to include Latinx studies, increase engagement with the local Latinx community and establish Vanderbilt University as a thought leader in the study of Latinos in the South. Read More

Nominations are now being sought for the annual Levi Watkins, Jr. Faculty Award and Levi Watkins, Jr. Student Awards. The 20th Annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Read More

The Center for Teaching and the Digital Commons will host a Digital Media Lab Open House on Monday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the new Digital Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S. Read More

The annual fall Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30. A virtual fair will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Zoom, followed by an in-person event in the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students who have completed research while an undergraduate at Vanderbilt are encouraged to apply. Read More

Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer André L. Churchwell reflects on the recent merger of the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence with the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a way of broadening and deepening Vanderbilt’s resources for fostering a welcoming and supportive culture across campus. To subscribe to the monthly "Inclusive Connector" newsletter, visit vanderbilt.edu/diversity/stay-informed. Read More

L.J. Zwiebel and his lab show that mosquito larvae, the age group targeted for most control programs, are far more sophisticated than previously thought. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read More

The Parking Services office will continue to offer annual parking permits for the 2021–22 academic year. Current parking permits expire on Aug. 31, and vehicle registration for the new year is open now. Read More

The Vanderbilt community is stepping up to keep campus as safe as possible from the spread of COVID-19. More than 94 percent of students, faculty, staff and postdocs are entering the school year fully vaccinated. Read More

Kosha Tucker has been named associate vice chancellor and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost effective Aug. 24, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has announced. In addition, Alex Sevilla, vice provost for career advancement and engagement and Evans Family Executive Director of the Career Center, began his five-year term Aug. 9. Read More

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bongo Java to supply fresh roasted coffee for its network of residential dining halls and Munchie Marts. Read More

Vanderbilt's Oracle Cloud environment will undergo its next quarterly upgrade the weekend of Aug. 20-21. This update will include an enhanced staff onboarding experience through the Journeys module. Read More

As staff, faculty and students return to campus, the Vanderbilt community is stepping up to prevent COVID-19 infection. The university is following safety guidelines for workspaces issued by the American College Health Association. Read More

To help Vision Zero better understand your experiences traveling in Nashville and to share your ideas for improving safety for all roadway users, please take this survey. Read More