Communications And Marketing
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Graduate School’s Sesquicentennial celebration showcases interdisciplinary student research
The Vanderbilt Graduate School showcased groundbreaking research by 10 exceptional students—from prenatal diets and diabetes in babies, to opinions on immigration, to how brains respond to cocaine on a cellular level—in the Sesquicentennial Scholarship Exhibition on Feb. 15 at Alumni Hall. Read MoreFeb 29, 2024
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Nominations are open for the 2024 Spring Staff Awards
The awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the third annual Spring Staff Assembly on May 20. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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MLK Day at VU: Snow, storytelling and service converge for memorable commemorative series
This year’s MLK Day commemoration theme—“One Vanderbilt. One Nashville. One Dream.”—was a nod to the history of the university, which celebrates its sesquicentennial this year and where generations of Nashvillians have come together to learn and serve. Read MoreJan 18, 2024
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Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2024
As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings, which include wellness and mental health programs, are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across all key aspects of their lives. Read MoreJan 11, 2024
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Khalil Ekulona, host of WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville,’ to speak at Vanderbilt’s 2024 MLK Day Commemorative Event
Khalil Ekulona, host of the Nashville Public Radio program This Is Nashville, will be the keynote speaker for Vanderbilt University’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration. Ekulona will address the Vanderbilt community on Monday, Jan. 15, at 1:30 p.m. Read MoreDec 14, 2023
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Navigating stress during the holiday season
The holiday season is often portrayed as a joyous time. Unfortunately, for many people, this time of year can create more stress than joy. Expectations about what can and should happen for having memorable holidays can be hard to live up to. It helps to acknowledge that most people feel some sort of stress this time of year. If you are stressing out about the holidays, know that this is normal. Read MoreDec 11, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Posse Scholars Program moves to Office of Undergraduate Education
Vanderbilt’s Posse Scholars Program has moved to the Office of Undergraduate Education under the leadership of Vice Provost Tiffiny Tung to better align with campus resources that support fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate students. The transition to OUE reflects and reaffirms Vanderbilt’s top-level commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all vice provost areas at the university. Read MoreDec 4, 2023
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Sip and Study: 5 must-try coffee spots in the university neighborhood
Finals season is fast approaching. To help with increased caffeine needs during this time, we’ve assembled this list of four coffee spots on campus you may not have tried yet—and one with a “special” secret. Read MoreDec 4, 2023
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Annual emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 7
Vanderbilt University’s Office of Emergency Management will conduct its annual tabletop exercise on Thursday, Dec. 7. The exercise is a crucial component of OEM’s ongoing commitment to improving and ensuring campus safety and preparedness. Read MoreDec 4, 2023
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Vanderbilt welcomes Nashville leaders, hosts Metro Council orientation
On Sept. 22, Vanderbilt hosted the newly elected Metro Council for an orientation led by Metro staff and departments. Council members heard remarks from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and received presentations from officials covering topics ranging from planning and zoning to transportation and Metro’s charter. Read MoreOct 6, 2023
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Student Affairs announces new leadership for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion area and Housing and Residential Experience
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students G.L. Black has expanded the Student Affairs leadership team to support the addition of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion area and to enhance the work of Housing and Residential Experience. Read MoreSep 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center volunteers help literacy, math achievement grow at Ida B. Wells Elementary
What started out as a service project for the Association of Vanderbilt Black Faculty and Staff affinity group quickly turned into a strong community partnership between members of the Vanderbilt community and Ida B. Wells Elementary School in East Nashville. Throughout the 2022–23 school year, faculty, staff and students put in more than 400 service hours with the school. Read MoreSep 22, 2023
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Everything you need to know about getting around campus and Nashville
MoveVU, part of the Office of Transportation and Mobility, can assist you with your daily travel decisions and help reduce your carbon footprint while getting around Nashville and campus. Check out the following resources to help you get where you need to go. Read MoreSep 1, 2023
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Register now for Sept. 21 Fall Staff Assembly
Register for the Fall Staff Assembly. All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend either in person or virtually, at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, in the Student Life Center ballroom. Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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Top 10 places to experience in Nashville
Nashville is known for its music and entertainment, but it’s also a hub for a variety of other industries, including sports, health care management, technology, printing and publishing, and tourism. Read our list of Nashville's top 10 places to experience. Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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Everything you need to know about campus traditions
Since Vanderbilt’s founding in 1873, a number of campus traditions have evolved over time as the university has grown. Here are a few favorites that highlight community, belonging and history at the university. Read MoreAug 28, 2023
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BCC welcome event provides community for incoming students of color and their families
The Vanderbilt University Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center hosted its annual Family Welcome and Harambee March on Saturday, Aug. 19. More than 200 first-year students of color and their families marched across campus to the beat of African drummers and the cheers of upper-division students, faculty, staff and alumni. Read MoreAug 25, 2023
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Advice for Parents: Supporting the mental health of children and teens during change
Lyra can help you clarify your family’s needs and identify a plan of action, so you don’t have to do it alone. Lyra offers easy online sign-up, a personalized match with a coach or counselor and minimal wait times for families, parents and children of all ages. Read MoreAug 25, 2023
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Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt
The Student Care Network (SCN) offers robust health and wellbeing resources for Vanderbilt students. The primary offices of the Student Care Network are Student Care Coordination, the Center for Student Wellbeing, theUniversity Counseling Center and the Student Health Center. Read MoreAug 21, 2023
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Everything you need to know about move-in 2023
It's an exciting time for all students and preparations are underway to welcome them back for the new academic year. Check out everything you need to know about campus move-in this year! Read MoreAug 16, 2023