Year: 2022

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Maulik Patel and his lab have received a Pilot Research Grant from the Vanderbilt Evolutionary Studies Initiative to study reproduction and aging. Read More

Ege T. Kavalali, William Stokes Professor of Experimental Therapeutics, has been named chair of the Department of Pharmacology in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Read More

Melvin Duane Joesten, an emeritus chemistry professor and co-founder of Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science, died Jan. 17 in Nashville after a brief illness. He was 89. Read More

The Nashville area is under a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, until 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4. The forecast calls for potential freezing rain. Read More

The next installment of the ’Dores in Dialogue series will explore decades of the Vanderbilt Black experience through the lens of alumni memories, current student life and new leadership initiatives for the future. The Feb. 10 event is presented by the Vanderbilt Alumni Association in partnership with the Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been awarded two Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications for the School of Nursing building and 1101 19th Avenue South, formerly the Disciples of Christ building. The university now has 24 LEED-certified buildings as designated by the U.S. Green Building Council.   Read More

Virtual learning for Vanderbilt debate students opened doors halfway around the world this spring, as a friendly virtual competition with the Rwanda National Debate Team brought deeper opportunities to learn about that nation’s genocide in 1994.  Read More

As part of a multiyear Central Utility Infrastructure project, geotechnical company TTL Inc., under the direction of the Campus Planning and Construction office, will conduct exploratory soil testing and boring on campus starting Feb. 8. Read More

Meredith Hunter, a sophomore electrical engineering major, has been named a Brooke Owens Fellow, a prestigious award that recognizes exceptional undergraduate women and other gender minorities with space and aviation internships, senior mentorship and a lifelong professional network. Read More

February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Health Plus encourages you to take action to reduce your risk for heart disease. Join in a variety of fun and informative events and programs with Count on Your Heart. Read More

Fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, but some types of fat can have a more positive impact on your health than others. Read More

Author and sexuality educator Emily Nagoski will be a featured presenter on Thursday, Feb. 17, during Sex Ed and Healthy Relationships Week. Nagoski will discuss “Demystifying the Science of Sexuality” beginning at 5 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read More

Erin Hafkenschiel, executive director of Vanderbilt's mobility and transportation initiative MoveVU since 2018, has been named president of the nonpartisan statewide research and advocacy group ThinkTennessee. Michael Briggs, assistant director of mobility, will serve as interim director when Hafkenschiel departs at the end of February. Read More

Vanderbilt research has revealed an important mechanism in the kidney by which a cell surface receptor known as DDR1 fans the flames of inflammation and fibrosis that ultimately lead to kidney failure. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer André L. Churchwell issue a statement in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Read More

New research from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development challenges conventional thinking about the benefits of state-sponsored pre-K instruction, even as experts note that its findings call for more nuanced discussion. Read More

Vanderbilt University is honoring all employees who reached a service milestone anniversary during calendar year 2021. More than 800 honorees marked service milestones in 2021.  Read More

The second REDCap Day virtual event will be conducted over Zoom Feb. 16–18, with sessions scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon CT on Wednesday, Feb. 16, and from 8 to 11 a.m. CT on Thursday, Feb. 17, and Friday, Feb. 18. Read More

The Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety has changed its name to the Office of Emergency Management to reflect the accelerated growth and expanded technical specialties of the office. OEM recently added two new divisions—Operational Continuity and Special Events—which join Fire and Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Occupational Safety and Health.    Read More

Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement and Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections will present “A Microlearning Series on Positive Psychology: Gratitude” on Monday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to noon CT. Read More