Communications And Marketing

Weight-loss surgery is very effective helping some people lose 50 to 75 percent of excess body weight, producing great control of health conditions and improving quality of life. There are several myths associated with surgery; here they are with the facts. Read More

The holidays are fast approaching, which means lots of folks are planning trips to visit family. How do we stay healthy when we have so many family and friends together with so much potential to spread germs? Read More

University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Nov. 6. Read More

In this special evening Lunch Box event, we will enjoy Mark Cabus’ one-man performance of the Charles Dickens classic novella A Christmas Carol. In this one-hour version, Cabus plays 18 different parts, acting as both the narrator and the characters that have come to signify the holiday season. Read More

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2017 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt University’s highest staff honor, and the inaugural Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Distinguished Leadership Award is this Wednesday, Nov. 15. Read More

Lipids in the plasma membrane regulate the position of the contractile ring that is required for cell division, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read More

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has issued the following statement regarding The Tax Cut and Jobs Act, the House tax reform package. Read More

Vanderbilt University, through the Chancellor’s Office and the Office of Federal Relations, is working to make its voice heard on Capitol Hill about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the current tax reform plan being considered by lawmakers. Vanderbilt University has serious concerns with the bill, particularly provisions that could erode support for graduate students and affect financial aid. Read More

Two former Vanderbilt basketball players who helped break the color barrier in the Southeastern Conference 50 years ago have been named recipients of the Michael L. Slive Distinguished Service Award, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Thursday. Read More

Riders, aerialists, stilt walkers and acrobats of the “Odysseo by Cavalia” show recently performed for and visited with patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More

International Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 13-17, will feature a roster of diverse programs across campus. Read More

International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where the Vanderbilt community engages in presentations, informal conversations and topical lectures on global issues. Read More

Through a special partnership with Medals of Honor, Vanderbilt’s Deep Water uniforms will feature names of fallen soldiers on the back with the soldiers’ military branch patch on the front of the jersey. The Commodores’ coaching staff will wear special Salute to Service sweatshirts with names of fallen soldiers on… Read More

Come celebrate the holiday season and shop for gifts and treats made by Owen School and Vanderbilt staff and students. Read More

Rosette Chakkalakal, assistant professor of medicine, will present "Caring for Your Family and Yourself" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read More

The Office of Risk and Insurance Management will host its second annual risk management session Nov. 16. Enjoy light refreshments and door prizes in honor of National Risk Management Month. Read More

The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Owen Graduate School of Management's Averbuch Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read More

Food allergies continue to be an important topic as more are diagnosed. They can develop for anyone, at any point, at any age. Read More

Faculty proposals for the 2018 cycle of University Courses, which promote new and creative trans-institutional learning, are due Monday, Nov. 13. Read More

University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 30. Read More