Year: 2021
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Pioneering Vanderbilt scholars Amy-Jill Levine and Hortense Spillers elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced today the election of two esteemed members of Vanderbilt’s faculty, Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies, and Hortense Spillers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English. They are among 252 new members selected for the academy in 2021. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Last Call: Legendary burger joint Rotier’s closes after 75 years
After 75 years, an unofficial Vanderbilt institution has vanished. Rotier’s, originally opened in 1945 and famous for its cheeseburger served on french bread (not to mention its cold beer), closed in March after struggling as a result of the pandemic. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Thomas G. Burton, MA’58, PhD’66, Serpents and Stories
A profile of Graduate School alumnus Thomas G. Burton, whose book 'The Serpent and the Spirit' was the basis for the recent HBO documentary 'Alabama Snake.' Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 American Honda Foundation
Vanderbilt University may submit one proposal to the American Honda Foundation's Grants for Youth Education and Scientific Education. The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Black (and Gold) Magic: ‘Vandy Voodoos’ team claims World TeamTennis National Championship
Vandy Voodoos, a team that included three former Commodore student-athletes, swept through the Open Division of the 2020 World TeamTennis National Tournament last fall to claim the championship at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Health Care Heroes: Dean Linda Norman on how COVID-19 has reshaped the nursing profession and patient care
As I retire from my position as dean of Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing in July, with plans to return to the faculty, I am eager to use the painful lessons of the past year to help train a new generation of nurses who will reshape the health care profession for the better. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Julie Barroso to discuss patient-driven research on ‘long COVID-19’ in virtual event April 27
Professor of Nursing Julie Barroso will discuss patient-driven research as it relates to “long COVID-19,” the range of symptoms that can last weeks or months after first being infected with the virus on Tuesday, April 27, at noon CT. She also will discuss nursing care for long COVID-19 patients. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Arts Remix
A compilation of recent awards, events and research in Vanderbilt's arts community. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Return to Campus update for staff for April 21
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard; updates regarding the university's testing program; a reminder to the VU community that safety protocols remain in place on and off campus; and the importance of submitting your vaccination records are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Return to Campus update for graduate and professional students for April 21
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard; updates regarding the university's testing program; a reminder to the VU community that safety protocols remain in place on and off campus; and VUMC now offering vaccinations to all students are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Return to Campus update for undergraduates for April 21
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard; updates regarding the university's testing program; a reminder to the VU community that safety protocols remain in place on and off campus; and planning ahead to schedule your vaccine through VUMC are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Return to Campus update for postdocs for April 21
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard; updates regarding the university's testing program; a reminder to the VU community that safety protocols remain in place on and off campus; and the importance of submitting your vaccination records are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Return to Campus update for faculty for April 21
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard; updates regarding the university's testing program; a reminder to the VU community that safety protocols remain in place on and off campus; and the importance of submitting your vaccination records are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Senior Associate Dean of Basic Sciences Roger Chalkley to retire
Roger Chalkley, professor of molecular physiology and biophysics and senior associate dean for biomedical research education and training, will retire this summer, his department has announced. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Alumni Association Board’s philanthropic gifts endow fund supporting undergraduates
Vanderbilt University’s Alumni Association Board recently met its goal of endowing a fund supporting undergraduate students nearly two years ahead of schedule. Board members made gifts and pledges exceeding the initial goal of securing $100,000 in philanthropic support, allowing the fund to begin distributing awards to students this summer. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Bruff named assistant provost and interim director of Digital Commons
Derek Bruff has been appointed assistant provost and named interim director of the Digital Commons, a new faculty development initiative from the Office of the Provost launching in the fall of 2021. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Gretchen Person
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Saving a sinking Venice topic of Engineering’s Parker Lecture April 23
Georgia Institute of Technology professor Rafael Bras will discuss “Saving Venice: Triumphs and Failures” on Friday, April 23, at noon CT as part of the School of Engineering's Frank L. Parker Distinguished Professor Lecture Series. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Vanderbilt researcher explains Pizzly bear hybrid species
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Larisa DeSantis discusses pizzly bears (grizzy + polar bear hybrid species)! Read MoreApr 20, 2021
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How to be a hydroponic farmer: Expert advice from agricultural entrepreneur Hassan Sharaff, BE’07
Sharaff is the owner of HydroHouse Farms, a commercial hydroponics business in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, that supplies leafy greens to many restaurants and businesses in Nashville—including Vanderbilt Campus Dining. Read MoreApr 20, 2021