Faculty may apply for 2019 NIH S10 Shared and High-end Instrumentation Grants
Feb. 8, 2019—The NIH has now posted information for the 2019 S10 Shared and High-end Instrumentation Grants programs.
Shellaway appointed vice chancellor and general counsel at Vanderbilt University
Feb. 8, 2019—Ruby Z. Shellaway, an experienced attorney who has held key roles in higher education, federal government and in the private sector, has been named vice chancellor, general counsel and university secretary at Vanderbilt University, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today.
Tichi to discuss research behind ‘What Would Mrs. Astor Do?’ Feb. 10
Feb. 7, 2019—Cecilia Tichi will discuss the research behind her latest book, "What Would Mrs. Astor Do?", when she speaks at Parnassus Books from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Tichi, the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English, utlized 19th-century manners books that are housed in the Heard Libraries Special Collections for her work.
Vanderbilt team wins $750K with AI to manage RF spectrum
Feb. 7, 2019—Scientists at Vanderbilt's Institute for Software Integrated Systems have developed an award-winning AI to to help triage limited radio frequency demands in real time.
New option could increase minority kidney transplants
Feb. 7, 2019—People with blood type B, a relatively rare blood type, can expect similar outcomes from kidney transplants from type A2 donors, which increases the number of available kidneys for these patients. However, it requires additional monitoring and medication that can raise costs for patients.
Fidelity offers online Financial Education Workshop Series
Feb. 7, 2019—Join Vanderbilt University and Fidelity for an educational web workshop, where you'll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence.
International dream comes true for Blair composition major
Feb. 7, 2019—Vanderbilt sophomore Jacob Beranek loves music and his Czech heritage. These passions recently converged in an incredible opportunity for the talented music composition major.
Babies and You: ‘Coping with the Stresses and Emotions of Pregnancy’ Feb. 21
Feb. 6, 2019—Health Plus' Babies and You series presents "Coping with the Stresses and Emotions of Pregnancy" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in Light Hall, Room 419.
Enrollment open for new Health Plus blood pressure management program
Feb. 6, 2019—Control is the Goal is a new blood pressure management program available to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure.
Rokas elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Feb. 6, 2019—Antonis Rokas, who holds the Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Biological Sciences, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. He was among the 109 new fellows welcomed by the academy in 2019.
What’s on My Mind: Black History Month as a call to action
Feb. 6, 2019—Black History Month is a critical time for reflection, for compassion, for improvement. Vanderbilt is celebrating the month with a series of thought-provoking events to inspire action in February and beyond.
Alumnus expands his chronicle of Freedom Riders with new portraits
Feb. 6, 2019—Lessons from the 1961 Freedom Rides and their relevance to today’s racial justice protests were discussed by alumnus and author Eric Etheridge and rider Rip Patten during a recent campus visit.
Employee Appreciation Night at the Theatre: ‘Twelfth Night’ Feb. 22
Feb. 6, 2019—Employee Appreciation invites all Vanderbilt University employees to enjoy a Night at the Theatre on Friday, Feb. 22.
Annual Service Award Ceremony is Feb. 20
Feb. 6, 2019—Vanderbilt University’s annual Service Award Ceremony, which recognizes employees who celebrated significant service milestones in 2018, is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 2:45 p.m. All Vanderbilt University employees are invited to attend.
Choral Prism concert Feb. 8
Feb. 6, 2019—This year’s performance will feature the Vanderbilt Chorale, the Symphonic and Concert Choirs, and several of Vanderbilt’s premier student-led a cappella groups, including The Melodores.