Communications And Marketing
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Watch: Chancellor Diermeier hosts sustainability webinar
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain and distinguished environmental economist Michael Greenstone discuss the series of innovative solutions putting Vanderbilt on track to become the first member of the Association of American Universities to achieve carbon neutrality this spring—decades ahead of the university's initial sustainability goal. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is back on Thursdays through Oct. 28
The Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is back. Join us on Medical Center Plaza every Thursday between 1:30 and 5 p.m., now through Oct. 28. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Join the Spring into Summer Step Challenge
Record your daily steps from June 14 to July 12 and be entered for prize drawings based on the number of steps recorded. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Merrikh named finalist for Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists for second year
For the second year in a row, Professor of Biochemistry Houra Merrikh has been named a finalist for the 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists in the life sciences category for her discovery of a potential solution to prevent the evolution of antimicrobial resistance and, in some cases, even reverse existing resistance. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Three receive Keegan Fellowships
Class of 2020 graduates Frances Burton and Matt Zhang were named Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellows for 2020-21, and Class of 2021 graduate Barton Christmas was named a Keegan Fellow for 2021-22. The Keegan Fellowship aims to enhance the development of future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Two Vanderbilt students named 2021 Goldwater Scholars
Rising senior Minna Apostolova and rising junior Joseph Sexton have been named 2021 Barry A. Goldwater Scholars, the nation’s most competitive scholarship for undergraduate STEM students who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation’s next generation of research leaders. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Portion of West End Avenue closed June 17–20 for crane removal
West End Avenue between 24th and 25th avenues will be closed June 17–20 for the removal of a 20-story construction crane used to complete the exterior and masonry work on the West End Tower connected to Nicholas S. Zeppos College. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Staff and postdocs who submit vaccination record by July 19 eligible for $1,000 prize drawing
COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all members of the Vanderbilt community for the 2021–22 academic year. To thank those who submit their vaccination records early, the Division of Administration will conduct a drawing for 25 Vanderbilt University-employed staff and postdocs who submit their records to the university’s vaccine portal by 8 a.m. on July 19. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Blood drive marking 9/11 anniversary set for July 2
Vanderbilt University Public Safety is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VUPS Training Annex, 115 28th Ave. S. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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VandyBoys head to College World Series; team sendoff is Wednesday
The VandyBoys are Omaha bound for their fifth College World Series appearance. National champions in 2014 and 2019, Vanderbilt is one of eight teams playing for the 2021 national title starting Saturday, June 19. Fan are invited to send off the team from Hawkins Field Wednesday and may begin lining up at 11 a.m. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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The Tennessean: Strong academics paired with SEC athletics is a blueprint for greatness at Vanderbilt
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee co-authored this opinion piece that details how Vanderbilt’s rigorous academics, membership in the competitive SEC conference and location in Nashville make the university a desirable destination for student-athletes and coaches, as evidenced in the success of head baseball coach Tim Corbin, whose 2021 College World Series team excels in the classroom and on the playing field. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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Faculty share importance of Juneteenth; events to be hosted throughout week
Leading up to Vanderbilt’s annual observance of Juneteenth, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell hosted a discussion with Reverend James M. Lawson Professor of History Dennis C. Dickerson and Associate Professor of History Brandon Byrd about this important date in history. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt advances to College World Series
The Commodores beat East Carolina 4-1 on Saturday at Hawkins Field to win their Super Regional and advance to the College World Series. Vanderbilt, national champions in 2014 and 2019, will be one of eight teams playing for a national title starting June 18 in Omaha, Nebraska. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 communications efforts recognized with top industry award
Vanderbilt University has been honored with the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award—one of the highest national honors in the communications industry—in recognition of the "Anchor Down. Step Up." campaign. In addition, Vanderbilt was recognized with an Award of Excellence from PRSA for “Best Organizational Pivot” in overcoming COVID-19 communications challenges. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Chancellor to host virtual event on sustainability and climate change June 15
Members of the campus community are invited to attend a virtual event to learn more about the future of climate change and how Vanderbilt will play a unique role in identifying and modeling solutions. The event on Tuesday, June 15, begins at 12:15 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Vandy United momentum surges
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier asked alumni, fans and supporters to “help start a new chapter in the history of Vanderbilt Athletics.” Two months later, Commodore Nation is already writing a success story through its robust support of the Vandy United Fund. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Baseball Super Regional begins today
Vanderbilt will host East Carolina in the NCAA Nashville Super Regional for a best-of-three set beginning Friday morning at 11 a.m. CT, with action airing live on ESPN2. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Curb Scholars, ArtLab Studio collaborate on ‘See You Again: Students Respond to COVID-19’
"See You Again: Students Respond to COVID-19," an exhibit of Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy Scholars' artwork about the pandemic and vaccine rollout, is currently showcased through virtual reality on ArtSteps and augmented reality on the mezzanine level of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's adult hospital. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Data Science Institute kicks off undergraduate summer research program
Vanderbilt’s Data Science Institute has kicked off the third year of its undergraduate summer research program. The program engages students who are interested in carrying out data science-related research with a Vanderbilt faculty member and integrates them into the institute’s community of data science scholars. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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REDCap ‘News You Can Use’ series launches June 15
REDCap News You Can Use is a new educational series for users of the Vanderbilt REDCap installation. The first installment of the series is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreJun 10, 2021