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Targeting HIV’s “cap”

New findings underscore the attractiveness of the HIV capsid – the structure that encloses the viral genome – as a therapeutic target. Read More

Gene profile predicts metastasis

A specific gene expression profile represents a novel, biologically relevant “signature” for identifying colon cancers with high risk of metastatic recurrence, Vanderbilt researchers have found. Read More

Transforming public housing subject of Feb. 20 talk

“Remaking the inner city: Integrationist aims and ends in large‐scale public housing reform” will begin at 2:30 in Room 204 of the Mayborn Building Peabody College. Read More

OAK retired; Blackboard now 21 times faster

Following Vanderbilt IT's migration of OAK to Blackboard-managed hosting in December, the OAK name has been retired. The tool is now called Blackboard and boasts much faster speeds and a more modern environment. Read More

Dance Marathon raises big money for Children’s Hospital

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos jumped in the dance line to join students, volunteers, sponsors and special guests for Vanderbilt University Dance Marathon’s Big Event 2015 on Saturday at the Student Life Center. Read More

New website aims to improve undergraduate research experience

The Office of the Provost has launched a new website celebrating undergraduate research at Vanderbilt, in part to support the new strategic emphasis on the immersion experience for undergraduate students at the university. Read More

VUCast: Homeward Bound

In the latest VUCast: See the special way Vanderbilt nurses help kids heading home after surgery; hear who's to blame for bad boss behavior; and watch Vanderbilt's newest building grow in 3-D. Watch now! Read More

Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week

Members of the Vanderbilt community shared their unique perspectives on our campus; take a look at some of our favorite photos from this week. Read More

Summer Camp Fair scheduled for Feb. 20 postponed due to weather

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host its ninth annual Summer Camp Fair on Friday, Feb. 20. Read More

Lunch and Learn: ‘Aging successfully’ Feb. 18

Gretchen Geagan, a certified professional geriatric care manager and CEO of Life-Links Care Management and Advocacy, will provide tips on aging successfully Feb. 18. Read More

WOW presents ‘The Culture of Poverty’ Feb. 11

ISSS hosts the latest installment of WOW with a discussion on "The Culture of Poverty" Feb. 11. Read More

Retirement plan transition: What happens to annuity investments?

If you currently have annuity investments with TIAA-CREF and/or VALIC as part of your Vanderbilt retirement plan, these investments will remain with TIAA-CREF and/or VALIC unless you initiate an individual transfer of assets. Read More

EDUCAUSE resources available to faculty, staff and students at no cost

All Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are eligible to access the resources of the EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research at no cost through Vanderbilt’s institutional subscription. Read More

‘Beyond Familiar’ opens Feb. 27

Three members of Vanderbilt's Department of Art will exhibit their new show, "Beyond Familiar," at Benton’s Pop Rock Café in Nashville. Read More

Share the Love food drive ends Feb. 27

In Tennessee, one in six people are at risk of hunger, and one in four children do not know where their next meal will come from. Share the love this month by joining Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council in the fight against hunger. Read More