VUCast: Shocking Eels!
In the latest VUCast: Watch how some shocking predators lure their prey; learn how a supercomputer uncovered a hummingbird mystery; and see Vanderbilt's national baseball champs celebrate the holidays. Watch now! Read More
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Cochlear implants focus of symposium
More than 1,200 attendees from more than 40 countries are in Nashville this week for the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children. Read More
Photo: The Nutcracker
Beloved characters from “The Nutcracker” recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to help kick off the holiday season. Read More
Urological Surgery resident lands new health policy fellowship
A Urological Surgery resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was recently named the recipient of a new fellowship aimed at training urologists in health policy. Read More
Frontline Leadership Academy honors McCormick
Darlene McCormick, R.N., a nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital, has been awarded the Frontline Impact Award for her project, “Reducing the Duration of Central Lines.” Read More
Photo: Being in the zone
The Allstate Foundation recently presented a $72,000 check to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s teen motor vehicle safety program, “Be in the Zone — Turn off Your Phone.” Read More
Fleming embraces role as medical students’ advocate
Twenty-one years ago while seated at a small group gathering at the home of University of Virginia Medical School’s dean for student affairs, Amy Fleming, M.D., saw her future. Read More
Attend free women’s basketball game Jan. 5
The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team will take on Tennessee at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, and Vanderbilt employees and their families are invited to attend for free. Read More
Visit unites stem cell transplant patient, donor for first time
When Darlena Clark of Hendersonville, Tennessee, saw Jon Strong for the first time at Nashville International Airport she, “just grabbed him and hugged him and just held on.” Read More
Study finds few meet criteria for healthy cardiovascular lifestyle
When it comes to taking care of our hearts, there is a big divide between what we should do and what we actually do, a new multi-institution study reports. Read More
VUMC’s Swoosh takes home ‘Top Dog’ pet therapy award
A tiny Vanderbilt University Medical Center volunteer has received a giant award from a national organization. Read More
Tennessee’s STEM investment showing promise
The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network is demonstrating progress, according to a Vanderbilt research study. Read More
A wingman can help when trying to resist sweet holiday treats
Need some help resisting those fattening cakes and cookies this holiday season? One difference maker could be the company you keep at holiday parties. Read More
Former Redskins linebacker and Mechanical Engineering grad honored by SEC
Former standout linebacker Jonathan Goff was saluted as Vanderbilt’s legend as part of Southeastern Conference Championship activities in Atlanta Dec. 6-7. Read More
2015 Re:VU brochures now available
The 2015 edition of the Re:VU brochure, a concise summary of Vanderbilt’s vital statistics featuring the most commonly requested facts and figures pertaining to the university, is now available. Read More
Forget shouting: Guide to productive family arguments over holidays
Vanderbilt philosophy professors Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse offer specific steps for managing what some dread most during the holidays: the heated arguments at the family dinner table. Read More
Pantelides elected electrical engineering association fellow
Sokrates Pantelides has been elected a 2015 fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. His election brings the total number of IEEE fellows on campus to a dozen. Read More
Aerospace Club works on simulated Mars sample recovery vehicle for NASA competition
The Vanderbilt Aerospace Club, defending champions in the NASA Student Launch Challenge for the past two years, is tackling the agency’s 2014-15 design challenge. Read More
Sustainability experts: A dozen ways to go green for the holidays
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environment Management Office offers 12 steps that everyone can take to make the season a little greener. Read More
Vanderbilt dietitian offers tips to prevent holiday weight gain
With family get-togethers, holiday parties and the abundance of special treats available during the holidays, it can be a real challenge to avoid putting on… Read More
