Preschoolers can do more math than you think
Aug. 16, 2019—More complex math concepts can be easily introduced through simple games and tasks at home, according to a new Vanderbilt report.
Posse Scholars to celebrate 30th anniversary with Aug. 30 celebration
Aug. 16, 2019—The Posse Scholars program will recognize its 30th anniversary with a campus celebration on Friday, Aug. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sarratt Student Center Promenade. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to join in the event.
2019 Commodore Quake to feature Megan Thee Stallion, Bren Joy; tickets on sale Aug. 23
Aug. 16, 2019—Vanderbilt’s 19th annual Commodore Quake will feature headliner Megan Thee Stallion and Bren Joy performing on Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Gym. Tickets for the event go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23.
‘No pause button’: Wente takes the helm as Vanderbilt’s interim chancellor
Aug. 16, 2019—As Susan R. Wente assumes the role of interim chancellor, she looks to further the university’s commitment to learning, discovery and creative expression with the same drive and optimism she’s cultivated as an academic leader, scholar and mentor.
Our favorite #vandygram of the week
Aug. 16, 2019—While we're ready for our college students to start classes next week, some of our mini-Commodores are already grinding away! We love this photo from @cierrangelicaprice of her little one's first day. 😍 Have any first-day-of-school throwback pics? Share them with us using #vandygram.
REDCap training: ‘REDCap/eStar Integration and Use’ Sept. 6
Aug. 16, 2019—REDCap/eStar seminars have been established as a platform for introducing those interested in using Clinical Data Pull (CDP) on their REDCap project.
REDCap training: ‘Getting Started with Forms and Surveys’
Aug. 16, 2019—This is an introductory training appropriate for those who want to use REDCap but have little to no experience.
Upload height, weight, blood pressure to Health Plus for credit toward Go for the Gold
Aug. 16, 2019—Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program.
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology’s Monday Seminar Series begins Aug. 19
Aug. 16, 2019—Monday’s weekly seminars are on a cutting-edge topics in Cell or Developmental Biology, as well as Stem Cell and Epithelial Biology.
Weight loss study looking for African American male participants
Aug. 16, 2019—The Center for Research on Men's Health at Vanderbilt University is conducting a weight-loss program in the Nashville area called Tailor Made: Solutions for Your Health. Tailor Made is specifically tailored to overweight and obese African American Men ages 35-64.
Learn about progress in Peabody Neighborhood newsletter
Aug. 16, 2019—Read about construction progress made at Peabody College over the summer months, as well as upcoming milestones, student Move-In plans, events and more.
Potential second-line melanoma treatment identified
Aug. 15, 2019—A study led by Anna Vilgelm, MD, PhD, and Ann Richmond, PhD, has identified a possible second-line treatment for melanoma patients.
Protein’s role in inflammation-related cancer studied
Aug. 15, 2019—Investigators are exploring the molecular mechanisms behind the association of chronic inflammation and colon cancer.
REDCap data management tool reaches million user mark
Aug. 15, 2019—Fifteen years after it was launched, REDCap, Vanderbilt University’s research data management tool, has reached 1 million users throughout the world.
All of Us Research Program Takes Aim at Precision Population Health
Aug. 14, 2019—Scarcely a year after its national launch, the “All of Us” research program, which aims to accelerate the prevention and treatment of disease, has enrolled more than 230,000 research participants — more than a fifth of its recruitment goal of 1 million people. All