Black Church’s ‘divided mind’ focus of Vanderbilt KMSI forum
Raphael G. Warnock of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, will speak on social justice. Read More
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Ancient Civilizations of the Americas by Anna Guengerich 2.25.2015
Watch video of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s winter term on February 25th, “Ancient Civilizations of the Americas” by Anna Guengerich, Ph.D., Anthropology. Read More
Antibiotics with anticancer potential
A series of experimental antibiotics may be a good starting point for developing new anticancer drugs. Read More
Start preparing now for severe spring weather
Historically, the spring months are the most active for severe weather throughout Middle Tennessee. A number of resources are available to help members of the Vanderbilt community prepare and have a plan in place should severe weather threaten campus. Read More
Zeppos asks Senate for streamlined higher education regulations
Oversight of higher education has expanded to the point of undermining the ability of colleges and universities to function in a dynamic economy, testified Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Feb. 24. Read More
Increased security measures in place at Wesley Place Garage
Vanderbilt University Police has implemented security measures and initiatives to address concerns following a fatal shooting Feb. 21 at Wesley Place Garage. Read More
February issue of provost’s ‘Open Door’ newsletter now available
Vanderbilt fosters a distinctive culture characterized by strengths of collaboration, creativity and civility. It is a good time to reflect on these distinctions, writes Provost Susan Wente in the February issue of "The Open Dore," her monthly newsletter. Read More
Scholarship applications for Blair’s 2015-16 precollege program due March 13
The Blair School of Music is privileged to award a number of merit and need-based scholarships to precollege students. Applications for 2015-16 are now available and due to be completed by March 13. Read More
Contributors to coronavirus ‘fitness’
Understanding the role that host membrane modification plays in coronavirus replication is essential for developing novel approaches to block the viruses that cause SARS and MERS. Read More
VUMC mourns award-winning photographer Dana Johnson Tallman
Dana Johnson Tallman, an award-winning photographer in Vanderbilt University Medical Center News and Communications from 1999 to 2009, died Sunday, Feb. 22,… Read More
Provost, others to discuss building trust in the workplace March 25
Provost Susan Wente; Meg Rush, chief of staff at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt; and Capt. Scott Kraverath, professor of naval science with Vanderbilt's Naval ROTC, will discuss building trust in the workplace at a campus-wide event March 25. Read More
VUMC responds to the winter storm
During the predawn hours last Monday, Vanderbilt University Medical Center activated its Emergency Operations Center and initiated an Orange Alert for inclement weather in response to the worsening ice storm. Read More
Students count on continuity of service during winter storm
The cancellation of classes doesn't mean a campus shutdown. Many of the university’s vital services, including Vanderbilt Campus Dining and the Office of Housing and Residential Education, remained in operation during the winter storm. Read More
Time when climate was topsy-turvy in Western U.S. aids climate prediction efforts
Researchers have reconstructed the climate in the Western United States 21,000 years ago and are using the data to improve climate models that forecast future precipitation patterns. Read More
Making ‘the call’ no easy decision
A lot of information goes into the decision to hold or cancel classes when a storm hits the Nashville area. Here's an inside look at the decision process. Read More
Legal expert explains how Supreme Court should rule in Affordable Care Act suit
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a lawsuit challenging the Obama Administration’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Vanderbilt University legal expert James Blumstein says the true issue surrounding the King v. Burwell case is separation of powers. Read More
Provost focuses on synergy and balance between the humanities and sciences
Last April, Susan Wente, a cell biologist who most recently served as associate vice chancellor for research and senior associate dean for biomedical sciences… Read More
Security Notice: Fatal shooting at Wesley Place Garage; investigation ongoing
On Feb. 21 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Vanderbilt University Police Communications received a call of possible shots fired in the area of Wesley Place Garage. Responding officers located a non-affiliated male victim with injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Read More
AlertVU: Wesley Place Garage secured; no ongoing threat
Update: 3:30 a.m. Feb. 22 Police confirm that one person was killed. The victim is not affiliated with the university. The shooter… Read More
Our favorite winter weather photos of the week
The week brought snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures to Middle Tennessee, and for some, the opportunity to experience campus in whole new ways. Check out how Vanderbilt documented the winter weather on social media. Read More
