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Foundation chair, former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young to speak at MLK celebration at Vanderbilt University
Civil rights leader and former U.S. ambassador Andrew Young will deliver the keynote address at Vanderbilt’s MLK Day celebration Monday, Jan. 19. The theme for this year's commemoration is “Dismantling Segregation: Race, Poverty and Privilege.” Read MoreJan 12, 2015
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Area leaders host community forum on poor health and effects on quality of life, economy
Leading business, health care and civic officials will hold a Nashville Community Health Forum at Vanderbilt on Jan. 14 focused on the chronically poor health condition of Davidson County and Tennessee residents. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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Vanderbilt students pledge ‘It’s On Us’ to end sexual violence
About 300 Vanderbilt students recently turned out to sign an online pledge and declare “It’s On Us” to end power-based personal violence on campus. Read MoreNov 25, 2014
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Vanderbilt University names Women’s Center director
Rory Dicker will assume the role of director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center at Vanderbilt University beginning January 2015. Read MoreOct 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt marks African American milestones
It's been 50 years since eight African American students first enrolled as undergraduates at Vanderbilt. The university is marking this and other milestones with a new website and with banners displayed in a central location on campus. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Panel discussion highlights life and legacy of Bishop Joseph Johnson
An esteemed group of panelists will reflect on Bishop Joseph A. Johnson Jr. as a scholar, a bishop and a civil rights activist in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth and the 60th anniversary of his graduation as Vanderbilt’s first African American student. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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Annual reports on crime statistics, security and fire safety available Oct. 1
In compliance with the law, Vanderbilt publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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U.S. military leader to discuss what’s next for Afghanistan
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Keith Huber, who exercised oversight and control of U.S. detention operations in Afghanistan, will be the keynote speaker for Vanderbilt Naval ROTC's sixth annual National Security Symposium Friday, Oct. 10. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Renowned physicist to discuss limits of science and the search for meaning
Renowned theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser will discuss his latest book, "The Island of Knowledge: The Limits of Science and the Search for Meaning," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Vanderbilt University’s Benton Chapel. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s Project Dialogue marks 25 years with concert by Matisyahu
Project Dialogue is marking its 25th anniversary with a concert by Matisyahu, an artist who blends Orthodox Judaism themes with reggae, rock and hip hop. Read MoreAug 27, 2014
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Open houses set for Warren and Moore Colleges
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students will have the opportunity to get a firsthand look at Warren and Moore colleges at a series of open houses scheduled in June and July. Read MoreJun 16, 2014
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Founder’s Medals awarded at Vanderbilt Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt's undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder’s Medals May 9, 2014. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Commencement events May 8-9 at Vanderbilt University
PLEASE NOTE: Commencement has been moved to Memorial Gym due to inclement weather. Read MoreMay 7, 2014
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Vanderbilt University names two Keegan Traveling Fellows
Vanderbilt University has awarded its 2014 Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship to graduating seniors David Sanchez and Emily Yount. The goal of the fellowship is to develop future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Construction of new Engineering and Science Building at Vanderbilt set to begin May 2014
Vanderbilt University’s Board of Trust has approved the construction of a seven-story tower on campus as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Athletics Director David Williams, Coach Derek Mason team up with YWCA on new initiative to reduce violence against women
Vanderbilt is a sponsor of a free, inaugural event that will bring together coaches and others who mentor boys and young men to address the important role they play in developing young men of character and reducing violence against women and girls. Read MoreApr 4, 2014
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Dr. Drew final speaker in 2013-14 Project Dialogue series at Vanderbilt
Physician Drew Pinsky, host of the nightly show "Dr. Drew On Call" on cable television network HLN, will deliver a talk, “When Painkillers Become Dangerous,” Thursday, March 20, at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center ballroom. Read MoreMar 18, 2014
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Vanderbilt adopts new honor code statement for 10 schools
Vanderbilt has adopted a new statement of its honor code designed to continue the tradition of preserving and promoting academic integrity. Read MoreMar 11, 2014
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Author Courtney E. Martin to discuss best-selling book ‘Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters’ March 25
Award-winning author Courtney E. Martin will deliver the 2014 Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society at Vanderbilt University March 25. Her talk, “Perfect Girls: A Generation of Young Women Were Told We Could Do Anything and Somehow Heard that We had to be Everything,” is free and open to the public. Read MoreMar 5, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium marks 50th anniversary; Colin Powell headlines
Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium marks its 50th anniversary this year with a slate of speakers that includes former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe and former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank. Read MoreFeb 26, 2014