Year: 2023
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Vanderbilt, Pepsi and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation open new community basketball court in North Nashville
Vanderbilt University, Pepsi, Hoopbus and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation unveiled a revamped outdoor basketball court June 15 at the Watkins Park Community Center. The mural on the court honors the legacy of Perry Wallace, BE’70, the Vanderbilt student-athlete who integrated Southeastern Conference varsity basketball. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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Application deadline for Ingram Scholars Program faculty director is July 7
Provost C. Cybele Raver has announced a search for the faculty director of the Ingram Scholars Program. Applications for the position, which are due July 7, should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and an email approval to apply from the candidate’s chair and dean. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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Broadway Bridge closure affects WeGo service July 5-Sept. 7
The TDOT Broadway Bridge construction project will affect WeGo Public Transit riders on some bus routes from June 19 to 23 and then again from July 5 through Sept. 7. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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Tuition benefit applications for fall 2023 now open
The EdAssist portal is now available for submitting fall 2023 tuition benefit applications, including dependent tuition applications. You can find the EdAssist login, step-by-step tutorials and other resources available on the tuition pages of the HR website. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Science of Sight: Advances in Eye Research’ on June 27
Learn about current treatments for cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma and how new technologies are moving these discoveries forward at the next Lab-to-Table Conversation on June 27. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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First cohort of Vanderbilt-Fisk Postdoctoral Fellowship Program announced
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has announced the first cohort of the Vanderbilt-Fisk Postdoctoral Fellowship, designed to offer opportunities for recent Vanderbilt Ph.D. graduates to build their teaching and scholarship portfolios, receive mentoring from faculty at both institutions, and allow time for publishing from their dissertation or preparing other research papers. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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Early-onset CRC germline genetic differences identified by race, ethnicity
A Vanderbilt study that delved into genetic predisposition for early-onset colorectal cancer by race and ethnicity has identified differing germline risk variants. Read MoreJun 15, 2023
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Ken Roberts: Visionary Community and Business Leader
Obituary for Kenneth Lewis “Ken” Roberts, BA’54, JD’59, of Nashville, emeritus member of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust and an active and engaged leader in the Nashville community. Read MoreJun 15, 2023
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Section of Natchez Trace to close starting June 19 for infrastructure project
The section of Natchez Trace between Kensington Place and Jess Neely Drive will be closed beginning Monday, June 19, until November. This closure is part of Phase 2 of Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative, which supports construction projects in the Frist Athletics Village. Read MoreJun 14, 2023
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Amanda Lea and Wenhan Zhu named 2023 Pew Biomedical Scholars
Vanderbilt researchers Amanda Lea and Wenhan Zhu have been named 2023 Pew Biomedical Scholars. The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. Read MoreJun 14, 2023
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Provide feedback on proposed WeGo fall service changes through July 17
WeGo Public Transit wants to hear from the Vanderbilt community about proposed service changes planned for fall 2023. Proposed route, schedule and service changes of note for fall 2023 for Vanderbilt riders include: Route 29 Jefferson will have a… Read MoreJun 14, 2023
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Blair School of Music to host world-renowned Limón Dance Company for two-week residency
The residency will take place June 20–July 1 and include a free, open-to-the-public interactive outdoor movement class on June 23. Limón’s outdoor classes in New York’s Bryant Park have become very popular events, and the company wants to bring the same experience to Nashville. Come ready to move! Read MoreJun 14, 2023
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28 Vanderbilt students named 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellows
The National Science Foundation has selected 28 Vanderbilt students for its 2023 Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Q&A: Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering hosts discussion on intersectionality, gender dynamics and identity
Campus group Women of VISE hosted a discussion on intersectional experiences, gender dynamics in academia and other facets of identity in a “fishbowl” conversation on April 18. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Vanderbilt rocket team wins Altitude Award in 2023 NASA Student Launch competition
The Vanderbilt University rocket, New Ham, successfully flew to within 4 feet of its 4,500-foot altitude target to place first and collect the coveted Altitude Award in the 2023 NASA Student Launch competition. The team also earned a first-place award in the STEM Engagement category. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Final application deadline for online Master of Computer Science is June 30
Delivered through the School of Engineering, the online M.S. in computer science equips you with fundamental computer science knowledge and the critical thinking skills needed to become an innovative problem solver in today’s tech industry. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Final application deadline for online Master of Engineering Management is June 30
Delivered through Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, the online M.Eng. in engineering management prepares you to rise to leadership positions where you can drive impactful technological solutions and influence the engineers on your team to do the same. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Hinton publishes cover story in ‘Cell’ highlighting challenges, solutions to reducing racism in science
Prolific scientist and champion for diversity in STEMM Antentor Hinton Jr. has co-published a cover story in the June edition of the journal Cell that addresses barriers to equitable science, including the toll that institutional racism takes on the mental health of Black individuals. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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V150: American Soundtrack
Vanderbilt's partnership with the National Museum of African American Music aims to enrich educational opportunities and inspire innovative research in the arts. Read MoreJun 13, 2023
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Recent Books by Alumni 2023
Books written by alumni that have recently been published Read MoreJun 13, 2023