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November 4, 2024
FEATURED
Camilla P. Benbow reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
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Camilla P. Benbow has been reappointed as dean of Peabody College of education and human development for a final three-year term. Benbow plans to retire at the end of her 30-year deanship on June 30, 2028, which will make her the longest serving dean in Peabody College history. Read More
MEET THE DEAN
Leading with an appreciation for teamwork: College of Arts and Science Dean Tim McNamara
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Learn more about Dean Tim McNamara, what's kept him teaching and leading for over 40 years and what he loves to do most when he's not working. Read More
BOWL DREAMS
Vanderbilt Victorious at Auburn 
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Vanderbilt’s football team, which is receiving votes in both rankings, became bowl eligible for the first time since 2018 Saturday afternoon as it defeated Auburn 17-7 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It was the Dores’ first-ever win on The Plains. Read More
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Grants were awarded to 66 professors across seven schools and colleges to advise a total of 470 students during spring and summer 2024. This represents an increase of more than 40 percent in the number of faculty and students supported compared to the previous year. Learn more about how to apply for the Provost’s Faculty Grants for Immersion Vanderbilt. The deadline to apply is Nov. 7.
This Week at VU
 
Nov. 5, 2024
Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: A guide to the November ballot
Nov. 7, 2024
4:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m. • Faculty Commons Building
Faculty Senate meeting
Nov. 7-10, 2024
7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. • Neely Auditorium
Dores to the Past
Nov. 7, 2024
Noon • Sarratt Student Center Room 325/327
Bridging the gap between classroom curriculum and the needs of today's workforce: AdvancED industry insights panel
Nov. 9, 2024
3:15 p.m. • SEC Network
Football vs. South Carolina
Upcoming Events
 
Nov. 11 | Veterans Day breakfast

Nov. 12 | Parenting Group: Future Finance - Preparing Your Kids for Financial Success

Nov. 12 | Post-election insight dialogue
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Latest Headlines
 
Giving
Act now: Vanderbilt fall incentive program with exclusive limited-edition merch ends Nov. 8
 
In Remembrance
Memorial for beloved senior lecturer in Asian studies Yinghui Guo to be held Nov. 5
 
Benefits
Last chance for open enrollment: Detailed guide and health insurance premiums now available
 
Student Resources
Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt
 
Libraries
Tennessee, national political history celebrated in new Heard Libraries collection
 
Engineering
Mechanical engineering graduate student designs prosthetic for Army veteran athlete
 
Research
New study sheds light on seasonality in mood disorders

Volunteering
Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science celebrates 30 years of STEM outreach
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VU in the News
 
Voice of America: Report says college rankings have the potential to mislead
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
The Washington Post: How can polls be right if nobody answers their phones?
Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, is quoted.
 
The Boston Globe: Markey renews his push to eliminate the end of daylight saving time
Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, is quoted.

USA Today: Flu can be dangerous. Study found hospitalization is threat for old and young.
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. 
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