Kara Furlong

The Vanderbilt University Auditory Development Laboratory is conducting a pediatric research study on the effects of remote microphone system use in home environments of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have joined the Share Virtual Discovery Environment, an international collaboration that uses linked data to facilitate the discovery of resources and increase the visibility of library collections. Read More

The University Counseling Center offers groups and workshops for undergraduate, graduate and professional students that provide a supportive and affirming space for students to discuss challenges and build connections. Read More

Each spring the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association recognize postdocs and their mentors who demonstrate excellence in research, service, mentorship and a commitment to the postdoc community. The deadline to submit nominations for this year's awards is Feb. 27.   Read More

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and Vanderbilt University community members are the first line of defense. Foundational cybersecurity training is an annual requirement for staff, and refresher assignments will begin on Feb. 1. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2024 Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one concept note to The Henry Luce Foundation’s 2023 American Art Exhibition Competition, which supports scholarly loan exhibitions that significantly advance the study and understanding of art of the United States, including all facets of Native American art. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2024 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. Read More

Current biomedical sciences Ph.D. students, postdocs affiliated with the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center postdocs interested in transitioning from research to entrepreneurship are invited to apply for the next ASPIRE to Innovate Postdoctoral Fellowship through the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Read More

The Center for Student Wellbeing aims to create a culture that supports the personal and academic success of students using an integrative, holistic framework. The CSW offers weekly well-being practices, skill-building workshops and drop-in coaching services. Read More

Rich Germano, a veteran Vanderbilt administrator whose experience spans roles in information technology, business services, human resources operations and payroll for the university, has been named assistant provost and senior director of University Enrollment Affairs. Germano is assuming the role held by Executive Administrator and Director of UEA Susie Coleman Archer, who will retire from Vanderbilt this spring after 31 years of service to the university. Read More

The National Institutes of Health S10 Shared and High-end Instrumentation Grant programs support purchases of state-of-the-art shared instruments that enhance the research of NIH-funded investigators. Read More

"Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings" will be held online on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Read More

Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Jemele Hill will kick off Black History Month at Vanderbilt as the featured speaker of the university’s 15th annual Murray Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. The event is free and open to the public. Read More

The James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements is awarding a total of seven grants to undergraduate, graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars at Vanderbilt. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, Feb. 7. Read More

The deadline to apply for one of the Data Science Institute’s paid summer programs is approaching at the end of January. The DSI Summer Research Program is open to undergraduates and encourages those from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. Data Science for Social Good is open to both undergrad and graduate students with a base knowledge of coding. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate one early career scientist and one senior scientist in a field of cancer immunology for the 2024 Innovators in Science Award, sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and administered by the New York Academy of Sciences. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Mellon Foundation’s 2023 Sawyer Seminars. Read More

Vanderbilt has unveiled artists’ renderings detailing approximately $11 million in significant upgrades to the men’s and women’s golf teams’ facilities at the Vanderbilt Legends Club, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to the home that has helped the Commodores grow into SEC and NCAA champions. Read More

Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music’s Blair Big Band placed in the top four among elite college jazz orchestras from across the nation at the third annual Jack Rudin Jazz Championship. The event was held Jan. 14 and 15 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Read More