Year: 2022

Nine graduate students in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences have been named recipients of the 2022 Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies. The students were recognized for the originality, significance and rigor of their dissertation research. Read More

Chris Webb, BE'90, is the CEO and co-founder of Foresight Augmented Reality, a cutting-edge technology that allows those with visual impairments to live more independently. Read More

Paul K. Conkin, Distinguished Professor of History, Emeritus, former chair of the Department of History and author of more than 20 books on a wide range of American intellectual history, died July 23 in Nashville. Read More

MoveVU, Vanderbilt University’s strategic transportation and mobility initiative, has expanded its public transit resources to provide support for group excursions through a commute concierge manager. Read More

Vanderbilt’s new Office of Digital Education, led by Mallika Vinekar, is revamping its partnership with faculty to establish online and hybrid academic programs that will expand access to the university’s educational offerings. Read More

Volunteers are needed on Sunday, Aug. 14, to help with move-in for the 2022–23 cohort of Humphrey Fellows at Vanderbilt. The Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the U.S. for an academic year to study, gain related professional experience, build leadership capacity and foster mutual understanding. Read More

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees should complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2023 benefits coverage. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies will host a welcome event on Zoom for Latinx students new to the university on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. CT. CLACX invites transfer and first-year students to join for an hour of connections and community building. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, Sept. 7, to discuss Nevada by Imogen Binnie. Read More

Vanderbilt's undergraduate houses and colleges are led by faculty who live in community with students. Meet the new faculty head of Murray House, Renã A.S. Robinson, professor of chemistry. Read More

Harry Lee Page Jr., a pioneer of modern cardiology and a presence at Vanderbilt for decades, died Aug. 1 after a long illness. Page was founding partner of the Page-Campbell Cardiology Group at Saint Thomas Hospital in 1970, which merged with Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute in 2006. Read More

Looking for the perfect lunch break? Join Vandy Walks for a monthly guided walk around the Vanderbilt campus. Read More

Eating more meals at home is one strategy for meeting your nutrition goals. Meal planning saves time, money and helps you eat more nutritious foods. The planning process takes discipline on the front end, but the convenience throughout the week makes it worth the effort. Read More

Discard the idea that a healthy diet has to be tasteless, boring and restrictive. For 10 weeks, gain practical information that will help you take your current nutrition status to the next level. Read More

Vanderbilt's three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Complete each step by Oct. 31, 2022, and earn rewards up to $240 per year if paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits in 2023. Read More

Due to rising inflation costs, the university is pausing the planned increase of parking rates announced in July. Use the updated parking calculator for a personalized recommendation based on your parking and transportation needs. Read More

Due to rising inflation costs, the university is pausing the planned increase of parking rates announced in July. Learn more about the different types of parking permits available and other important information. Read More

Vanderbilt School of Engineering’s Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, working in partnership with Fisk University, has won a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to create a system of programs to support neurodiverse students in engineering majors and careers. Read More

Vanderbilt's Aspirnaut STEM pipeline for diversity and wellness recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a daylong scientific symposium, followed by a feature on the Aug. 2 broadcast of NBC Nightly News. Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine welcomed 96 first-year students on July 22 during its annual White Coat Ceremony, marking the students’ journeys to becoming physicians and physician-scientists. Read More