Year: 2024
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VUSN matching program to inspire philanthropy, drive research and work to ease health inequities
In support of its commitment to fighting health inequities, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has launched an ambitious campaign to raise and match $1 million to support health disparity research. Dean Pamela Jeffries recently announced the school’s Nursing Health Equity Fellowship program, setting aside $1 million for health equity research at the school and asking VUSN supporters to make a 1:1 philanthropic match to fund this critical research. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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New faculty appointed to lead residential colleges
Six faculty have been appointed as residential leaders in shaping student learning experiences beyond the classroom. Dean of Residential Colleges and Residential Education Melissa Gresalfi announced the appointments for the 2024–25 academic year. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Vanderbilt College Democrats and Republicans to host debate series in fall 2024
Each month, from September through November, the College Democrats and College Republicans will face off in front of a public audience composed of students, faculty, staff and community members. Shortly after each of these debates, the Advocacy, Dialogue and Debate Lab will host an Agnon Dialogue, during which approximately 50 student participants will have the opportunity to make their case in front of and have their arguments tested by their peers. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Vanderbilt University Native Meadow flourishing with collaborative research projects
Tucked behind the 6 Magnolia Building on Vanderbilt’s Peabody Campus is what might look to some like a lush garden of weeds. In reality, it’s a strategic Native Meadow full of pollinator-friendly plants. Since its inception, the meadow has flourished, and many faculty, staff and students have found ways to collaborate and interact with the space, thought of as a ‘living lab.’ Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Last Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year is Thursday, May 2
The final Faculty Senate meeting of this academic year is Thursday, May 2, from 4:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Faculty Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Signs of spring: VU Arboretum grows by 35 trees
Springtime in the Vanderbilt University Arboretum fills campus with buds and blooms, and new trees find their home across the grounds. At the beginning of April, people walking around campus may have noticed landscapers planting trees in the arboretum. The trees were planted in clusters across campus, including on Alumni Lawn and near Rand, Sarratt and Curry Field. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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WATCH: These Class of 2024 students use ‘dare to grow’ passion to help others
Meet members of the Class of 2024 with a unique passion and perspective on how to live out the Dare to Grow motto. Read MoreApr 26, 2024
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VUSN faculty honored with advocacy award, fellowships
Three Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty members were recently recognized for excellence across various nursing disciplines with fellow designations and major awards. Read MoreApr 26, 2024
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A powerful stage for learning: Vanderbilt and TPAC celebrate successful wrap of InsideOut events
Vanderbilt and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center concluded their 2023-2024 InsideOut series with an impactful event showcasing The Color Purple on Apr. 12. InsideOut is a free community learning program sponsored by Vanderbilt, which celebrated 21 years of partnership with TPAC in February. Read MoreApr 26, 2024
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Staff volunteers needed for Class of 2024 Commencement
Sign up to be a volunteer for Graduates Day and the Commencement celebration on Thursday, May 9, and the Class of 2024’s undergraduate ceremony on Friday, May 10. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Seven Vanderbilt faculty members named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
After a rigorous nomination and review process, Vanderbilt University professors -- Jada Benn Torres, David Cliffel, Volker Haase, Janet Macdonald, Xiao-Ou Shu, Keith Wilson and Zheng Wei -- were named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Tapping Into The Past
With a prestigious new grant, archaeologist Ari Caramanica will explore what ancient people can teach us about dealing with the most pressing environmental issue of our time. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator)
Vanderbilt University may submit two nominations to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards—one nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Each nomination can be for either of the Pathway Program funding mechanisms. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt Unity Poll confirms Trump support declining
Americans saw an uptick in unity for the first time in over a year, with widespread agreement that the U.S. political system needs to be more responsive and an overall distrust of social media influencers, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of national unity and the democratic process. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt students participate in Bush Institute democracy listening sessions
Students from across Vanderbilt joined representatives from the George W. Bush Institute to share their thoughts and views on democracy, leadership and practicing good citizenship. These sessions took place April 10 in the relaxed environment of the Dialogue Vanderbilt offices. The Bush Institute’s aim is to understand and promote views on democratic values, responsible civic participation and civility—which mirrors Dialogue Vanderbilt’s focus on modeling, researching and showcasing free expression and civil discourse. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Blair’s Kathryn Plummer celebrates 50 years of teaching and performing with May 4 concert
Vanderbilt Blair School of Music Professor of Viola Kathryn Plummer will celebrate 50 years of performing and teaching in a special concert, 3 p.m. May 4 in Turner Recital Hall. Read MoreApr 25, 2024
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Locally sourced foods take center stage at Campus Dining’s Earth Month events
During Earth Month, Vanderbilt Campus Dining hosted a series of events centered around locally sourced foods, which included the largest Rand Farmer’s Market to date! Plus, over 5,000 community members have enrolled in ReusePass, reducing single-use plastic on campus. Read MoreApr 24, 2024
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School of Medicine in top 10 in NIH funding: survey
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, which received $527.7 million in direct and indirect NIH grant support in FY23, has been among the top 10 U.S. medical schools in NIH funding for six of the last 10 years. Read MoreApr 24, 2024
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Peabody College to collaborate with MNPS on lab school at John Early Magnet Middle School
From left to right: Sarah Chin, chief strategy officer; TK Fayne, District 5 member; Renita Perry, chief of innovation; Sharon Gentry, District 1 member; Peabody College faculty members Andrew Hostetler and Marcy Singer-Gabella; Rachael Anne Elrod, Board chair and District 2 member; and Adrienne Battle, director of schools, photographed following… Read MoreApr 24, 2024
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Basic science research featured at 2024 Vanderbilt Alzheimer’s Disease Research Day
The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center hosted its fifth Annual Vanderbilt Alzheimer’s Disease Research Day on April 10 with the theme of “big data.” Aside from presentations from faculty from across campus and the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, the day featured data blitzes, a keynote presentation, and a poster reception with more than 45 posters. Read MoreApr 24, 2024