Communications And Marketing
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Thomas Folland–trapping and concentrating light
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreJun 22, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 TD Ready Challenge–Innovative COVID-19 Solutions
The Toronto-Dominion Bank Ready Challenge will fund grants of up to $1 million (CAD) to provide innovative solutions that address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically for communities that are experiencing disproportionate impacts of COVID-19. Read MoreJun 22, 2020
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Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville begins Phase 3
While Nashville will enter the third phase of its Roadmap for Reopening beginning Monday, June 22, Vanderbilt University will continue to follow its own Return to Campus Plan, which is currently in Vanderbilt Phase 2. Read MoreJun 22, 2020
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10 faculty members named as 2020 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Ten outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2020 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. This group is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read MoreJun 19, 2020
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Vanderbilt announces new standardized testing policies for applicants
To support prospective students and their families during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic—which has impacted the availability and accessibility of the SAT and ACT exams—Vanderbilt University will not require scores from these standardized tests for students applying to enter the university in the fall of 2021. Read MoreJun 19, 2020
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Adaptive Teaching at Vanderbilt: Investing in new classroom technology to support faculty this fall
Vanderbilt University is making substantial investments in classroom technology to support faculty as the fall semester approaches. The strategy includes upgrading classroom technology to support livestreaming and recording in classrooms, building new video recording studios, and training faculty in both new and existing technology available in the classroom. Read MoreJun 19, 2020
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ACCRE launches experimental technologies program ‘ACCREx’
To continue expanding the tools available to its user base, Vanderbilt's Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education is launching new types of resources through a program called “ACCREx.” Read MoreJun 18, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC collaboratively) anticipates the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award Program. The foundation supports early-career biomedical scholars doing pioneering research. Read MoreJun 18, 2020
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News and Interviews: ‘Sunday TODAY’ host Willie Geist, BA’97, reflects on the pandemic, his podcast, and the pride he takes in Vanderbilt
Geist answers questions about working in the media during this tumultuous news cycle, launching his Sunday show, and his strong affinity for Nashville and the Commodore community. Read MoreJun 18, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit two applications from each school for the Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant Program. The program provides support for efforts that will better prepare students for success in business. Read MoreJun 18, 2020
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Apply now for Programs for Talented Youth’s July 2020 Online Academy
Are you looking for an online summer opportunity for an advanced learner in your life? Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth’s Online Academy is providing students going into grades 8–12 with online learning opportunities this July. Read MoreJun 18, 2020
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Vanderbilt receives $5M commitment to honor Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos
An anonymous foundation has made a $5 million commitment to Vanderbilt University in honor of Nicholas S. Zeppos, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chancellor Emeritus. Read MoreJun 18, 2020
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Class of 2020 celebrated with virtual toast
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente was joined by deans, administrators, former and current faculty heads of house on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, coaches, Board of Trust members and alumni in saluting the Class of 2020 with a virtual toast. Read MoreJun 17, 2020
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Women’s Center hosts salary negotiation workshop June 25
Join the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center for an AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Thursday, June 25, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 17, 2020
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Wente, Kopstain to host Return to Campus town hall for staff June 22
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain will host a virtual town hall for staff on Monday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the university’s Return to Campus Plan. A second town hall for faculty is planned for Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. Read MoreJun 17, 2020
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Vanderbilt celebrates Supreme Court decision protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers
Vanderbilt University is celebrating Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers from employment discrimination. The university has prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation since 1991 and expanded its nondiscrimination policy to include gender identity in 2008. Read MoreJun 16, 2020
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Overview of Corporate and Foundation Relations services and resources set for June 23
The Corporate and Foundation Relations team helped faculty and staff secure $8.2 million in gifts and grants last fiscal year. Faculty, postdoctoral candidates, grants administrators and support staff are invited to attend a CFR virtual training on Tuesday, June 23. Read MoreJun 16, 2020
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A message for faculty on the Vanderbilt Return to Campus Plan
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente details the university’s plans for the 2020-21 academic year in a message to Vanderbilt faculty. Read MoreJun 16, 2020
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Our plan for the fall semester
Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente detail the university’s plans for the 2020-21 academic year in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJun 16, 2020
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Wente launches working group focused on pandemic-related child care needs of Vanderbilt community
A new working group launched by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente will focus on the Vanderbilt community’s child care needs with the closing of schools and facilities impacted by COVID-19. Read MoreJun 15, 2020