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Nominate university champions for women for MCWC awards

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominees for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. Read More

When teachers get bonuses, do test scores rise?

A new Vanderbilt study examined a national pay-for-performance program in Texas. Read More

Engineering alum’s 3-D printer grabs attention at Consumer Electronics Show

There’s little sign that the Voxel8 team is just back from impressing visitors to this month’s Consumer Electronics Show. But talk to co-founder and software engineering lead Jack Minardi (EE’12), and the excitement becomes apparent. Read More

Life Phase Series: What you need to know about your finances

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center presents the next installment in its Life Phase Series on Thursday, Feb. 12. “My Finances: Need to Know” is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 415. Read More

Christians of Syria and Iraq topic of Divinity Community Breakfast

A Feb. 5 community breakfast at Vanderbilt Divinity School features a professor who focuses on the study and preservation of endangered Syriac Christian culture. Read More

Retirement transition workshops begin next week; webinars also available

Fidelity will hold onsite and online workshops covering the details of Vanderbilt’s new retirement plan structure and the transition process for current employees beginning Monday, Feb. 2. Read More

Hillsboro High student partners with VU researcher on cave drug study

Hillsboro High School senior Alex Jolly advanced to the semi-finals in the Intel Science Talent Search with his research project on cave drugs. Read More

Vanderbilt social entrepreneurs to compete for $1M prize

A team of Vanderbilt students will compete in a challenge to find improve education opportunities for young children in urban slums. Read More

Brain study sheds light on how children with autism process social play

Brain scans confirm significant differences in play behavior, brain activation patterns and stress levels in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)… Read More

Stay on top of the latest Vanderbilt research

Subscribe to Research News @ Vanderbilt to receive a weekly roundup of Vanderbilt's research news every Friday. Read More

Study: Bad middle managers are just a reflection of their bosses

Keeping middle managers happy with their supervisors is the key to retaining the lower-level workers they manage and avoiding expensive turnover costs, according to a Vanderbilt University study. Read More

Virtual Vanderbilt Engineering and Science Building rises from your cellphone

Download the interactive, high-tech rendering that shows the building’s exterior and design in 360-degree detail. Read More

Fortune named ‘mentor of the year’ by CASE III

Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune is the recipient of the Mentor of the Year Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District III. Read More

W-2 forms mailed this week; also available in C2HR

W-2 forms will be mailed this week to employees. Your form will be sent to the most current mailing address in C2HR, typically your home address. Read More

Immune response depends on force

New studies explain how T-cell receptors use force to recognize and protect us against pathogens. Read More

Juliet Crupi, BS’04, and seeds of change

With nothing more than a willingness to make a difference and a $150 grant, high school science teacher Juliet Crupi was able to turn an… Read More

Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week

Martin Luther King Day celebrations, Black & Gold Day visits from prospective students, sunny-and-60-degree days to a late-night snowfall: Our favorite #vandygram photos have it… Read More

Humane dispersal of roosting crows is underway

Plant Operations will implement distress calls and other noisemakers in an effort to drive roosting birds from campus. Read More

Homeward Bound: A Nurse-Parent Partnership

Taking your child home from the hospital after surgery can be very difficult and scary, trying to meet their many medical needs. But Homeward Bound,… Read More

Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center announces new programs

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center has announced new programs for fitness and fun. Read More