Year: 2022

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have found that the change in a single letter of the genetic code promotes, in a mouse model, the development of inflammation, high blood pressure and resulting kidney damage. Read More

Erwin Charles Hargrove Jr., professor of political science, emeritus, and a former director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies, died Oct. 11 in Nashville. Read More

How does daylight saving time impact our health? Join Lisa Monteggia, Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and professor of pharmacology, and panelists as they explore how time changes affect our circadian rhythms. Read More

M. Eric Johnson, who has led the Owen Graduate School of Management through a period of momentum and growth in innovative programs, research collaborations, world-class facilities, alumni engagement and more, will not seek renewal as dean when he finishes his second term of service in June 2023. Read More

Open enrollment is underway now until Friday, Oct. 28, at 11:59 p.m. CT. This year, all benefits-eligible employees must elect a health plan or waive coverage. If you need help enrolling or do not have access to a computer, stop by the Benefits on-campus lab on Thursday, Oct. 20. Read More

Student Organizations, Leadership and Service, an office of Student Affairs, hosted a grand opening for the Leadership and Service Space Oct. 4. The new space is located at 2402 Vanderbilt Place in the West End Neighborhood and will serve as home to several umbrella student organizations. Read More

Vanderbilt University employees who are registered to vote may be absent from work for a reasonable paid period of time, not to exceed three hours, to execute their voting rights. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Read More

Vanderbilt will celebrate the many contributions military veterans and service members bring to their roles at the university with several initiatives to mark Veterans Day 2022. Read More

Applications are now open for the Vanderbilt Staff Mentorship Program. Applications to serve as a mentor and/or mentee are available on the program's website and due on Thursday, Oct. 27.  Read More

Vanderbilt University welcomes 74 new faculty across its schools and colleges for the 2022–23 academic year. Here, some of the new faculty share their work involving creative thinking and expression. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. for “CliftonStrengths for VU Employees.” Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program for 2023. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) may submit Research Grant and Scholar (Career Development) Award proposals for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation spring grant cycle. Read More

Sponsored Programs Administration will offer its first-ever pre-award report/data training this fall. Read More

On Monday, Oct. 17, at 6:38 a.m., VUPD received a report that a vehicle was missing from Lot 24 located at 1410 25th Ave. S. Read More

On Monday, Oct. 17, a female student reported to VUPD that she was sexually assaulted by an unaffiliated male guest in a residence hall on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Read More

Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for outreach, inclusion and belonging and chief diversity officer at Vanderbilt University, has been named a Top 25 Diversity Leader for 2022 by Modern Healthcare magazine. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with faculty about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with undergraduate students about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with postdoctoral scholars about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read More