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Ethnicity proves reliable indicator of what microbes thrive in the gut
Dec. 4, 2018—Changing the gut microbiome to beat illness really does hold great potential, but first scientists must answer what constitutes a healthy gut microbiome and in whom.
Statement on flyers containing racist and homophobic language found on campus printers
Dec. 3, 2018—VUPD is investigating reports of flyers containing offensive language discovered on printers in some locations on campus.
Humane dispersal of roosting crows to begin Dec. 6
Dec. 3, 2018—Plant Operations will implement distress calls and other methods in an effort to drive roosting birds from campus near the Chaffin Place and Lewis House residence halls, South Garage and the Veterans Affairs Hospital.
Alumni couple gives $5M to support student scholars, faculty leaders at Vanderbilt University
Dec. 3, 2018—The commitment from alumni Elizabeth Sauereisen Allen, BS’83, and Vanderbilt Board of Trust member Greg Allen, BA’84, builds on their legacy of generosity toward the university and continues their support for faculty and program leadership, as well as current and future student scholars.
Accelerator—Finance bootcamp adds more classes, expands to 5 days for summer 2019
Dec. 3, 2018—The Accelerator—Finance Bootcamp provides college students with an intensive introduction to the world of finance, exposing them to everything from financial modeling to valuation and preparing them for successful summer internships and postgraduate careers.
Executive Education: The best leaders are strong communicators
Dec. 3, 2018—Looking for strategies to improve your communication style? Vanderbilt Professor Kimberly Pace can help you do this in her Communication Strategies for Senior Leaders program.
Michael Vandenbergh elected fellow in the American College of Environmental Lawyers
Dec. 3, 2018—Michael Vandenbergh, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair in Law and director of the Climate Change Research Network at Vanderbilt, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, a professional association of lawyers and scholars who practice and study environmental law.
What’s On My Mind: Embracing neurodiversity in research and practice
Dec. 3, 2018—Exploring neurodiversity is important for educational development, and it is also driving new research with the potential to fuel innovation in a variety of fields, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column.
Give to VSG Angel Tree by Dec. 4
Dec. 3, 2018—With the help of Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students, VSG will provide holiday gifts to approximately 400 local kindergarten students who otherwise may not receive any.
Faculty invited to submit Discovery Grant and Research Scholar Grant proposals
Dec. 3, 2018—The Office of the Provost invites faculty to submit proposals for the next round of Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants.
MS finance Class of 2018 sets record for highest average base salary
Dec. 3, 2018—This year’s graduates from the master of science in finance program reported average base salary earnings of $71,530.
SECURITY NOTICE: Armed robbery off campus
Dec. 3, 2018—On Friday, Nov. 30, at 5:23 p.m., VUPD was notified of an armed robbery that occurred outside an entry door of University School of Nashville.
Vanderbilt to face Baylor in Texas Bowl
Dec. 2, 2018—Vanderbilt officially accepted an invitation Sunday to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl, to be played Thursday, Dec. 27, at NRG Stadium in Houston and televised on ESPN. Vanderbilt will face Baylor of the Big 12 Conference.
Reading curriculum for immigrant children funded by Spencer Foundation
Nov. 30, 2018—Vanderbilt is developing an instructional approach that leverages students’ first language to comprehend English language texts more effectively.
Vanderbilt KidTalk begins clinical trial on intervention for young children with language delays
Nov. 30, 2018—Vanderbilt will conduct a clinical trial of an intervention for young children with language delays in an NIDCD study.