Communications And Marketing
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Deadline extended: Pew-Stewart Scholars Program
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the 2018 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. This program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Comprehensive campus accessibility project underway
Vanderbilt Facilities is in the process of examining accessibility features on campus, with the long-term goal of making indoor and outdoor areas accessible and inclusive for all members of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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New three-part HR workshop available to employees
“Charting your Professional Future: Creating an Individual Development Plan” is designed for individuals who are serious about their continuing professional and career development and are ready to take ownership of that process. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning announces spring Macrogrant recipients
This seed-funding program promotes development and research in digital learning, with the goal of jumpstarting innovative projects that may not otherwise receive pilot funding. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Precision Medicine & Health Disparities Collaborative now accepting applications for PMHDC Pilot Project Awards
The Precision Medicine & Health Disparities Collaborative, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Meharry Medical College and the University of Miami, is now accepting applications for Precision Medicine and Health Disparities Collaborative Pilot Project (PMHDC) Awards. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Blair School offers ‘Music Theory Without Fear’ June 5-9
This lively, interactive class is designed for all who want to gain a fundamental understanding of music theory in a short amount of time. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Men’s golf falls to Oregon, 3-2, in Commodores’ first Final Four appearance
The Commodores’ bid for their first-ever national championship fell one match short, with the men's golf team dropping a 3-2 decision to defending national champion Oregon in the NCAA Semifinals at the Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Webb, mentor to students in the biological sciences, has died
Donna J. Webb, professor of biological sciences and of cancer biology who mentored graduate students and undergraduate researchers in the Department of Biological Sciences and served on the Steering Committee of the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, died May 15. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Men’s golf loses to Ducks in first Final Four appearance
The Commodores’ bid for their first ever national championship fell one match short on Monday afternoon, dropping a 3-2 decision to defending national champion Oregon in the NCAA Semifinals at the Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill. The dramatic match came down to the fifth and final match… Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Men’s golf advances to Final Four
The Commodores’ men’s golf team advanced to their first ever Final Four after knocking off UNLV, 3-2, in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship Tuesday morning at Rich Harvest Farms Club in Sugar Grove, Ill. Read MoreMay 30, 2017
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Threat deemed not credible; federal authorities investigating
Federal authorities are investigating a template bomb threat sent to fax machines/networked printers at various locations around the country, including Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMay 30, 2017
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Men’s golf wins NCAA stroke play by 12 shots
The Vanderbilt men’s golf team captured the NCAA Championship stroke play title and advanced to their third straight appearance in match play competition Monday at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, while also placing three players in the top eight on the individual leader board. Read MoreMay 30, 2017
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Enjoy free Nashville Symphony concert June 8
Make plans now to visit the Musicians Corner at Centennial Park on Thursday, June 8, for a free performance by the Nashville Symphony. The event is Employee Appreciation’s Vanderbilt Family Night. Read MoreMay 30, 2017
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The Care and Keeping of Commodores: Editor’s Letter, Spring 2017
When I think of Vanderbilt, my mind immediately goes to my friends and classmates. But what about alumni from the graduate and professional schools, staff and faculty members, sports fans, even prospective students? Each one of these individuals helps make the Vanderbilt community a special place filled with smart, capable people willing to lend a hand when needed. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Markets Master: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, MBA’93, charts the future of finance
As CEO, Adena Friedman has laid out a bold vision to build upon Nasdaq’s foundational legacy as a leading provider of the technology that powers financial markets. It’s an ambitious goal that could transform Nasdaq—and exchanges around the world—for years to come. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Common Good: Alumni who discovered a passion for service at Vanderbilt—and have devoted their lives to giving back
At Vanderbilt, which includes in its mission “service to the community and society at large,” numerous graduates have dedicated their life’s work to helping improve conditions around the world. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Lights, Cameras, Teach!: Online curriculum and custom software bring computer science to students worldwide
Fitzpatrick and Lédeczi developed an introductory computer programming class that, by one account, ranks as the fifth most popular free online course of all time. They have taught more than 170,000 students in 192 countries and racked up more than 2 million lecture views. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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How to Argue: Advice from Robert Talisse and Scott Aikin
Vanderbilt philosophy professors Robert B. Talisse and Scott F. Aikin offer some rules of thumb on how to argue. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Courtside Commemoration: Vanderbilt Athletics Honors Civil Rights Leaders During ‘Equality Weekend’
Equality Weekend, a three-day event that honored 21 of Nashville’s civil rights leaders, celebrated the 50th anniversary of Vanderbilt’s breaking the SEC color barrier with men’s basketball players Perry Wallace, BE’70, and Godfrey Dillard. The 21 leaders were honored at the Commodore men’s basketball game Feb. 18 and the women’s game Feb. 19—both of which were Vanderbilt victories. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Speak Up: MLK, Strom Thurmond and Others Put Impact on the Map 50 Years Ago
Vanderbilt celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Impact Symposium, an event that will always be remembered as one of the signature moments in the university’s history. Read MoreMay 29, 2017