Touchstone Project seeks to reinforce positive connections
Those are some of the words engraved on more than 500 palm-sized stones that Vanderbilt’s Department of Pastoral Care will give to staff during Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 20-25. Read More
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Open Enrollment is underway
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to fine tune your benefits package for 2015. Read More
Top class-action law firms are worth hiring, study shows
Top-five plaintiffs’ law firms achieve the best results for shareholders in mergers and acquisitions’ litigation because they aggressively litigate their cases, instead of adopting more passive strategies favored by less well-known firms. Read More
Brain surgery through the cheek
Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull. Read More
Treat yourself to good health with Go for the Gold
Your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle starts with the Health Risk Assessment. Learn about health risks and take action to reduce these risks. Complete the Wellness Actions Log. Finally, watch the Game Plan for Your Health video and take the quiz. Read More
Q & A with Outstanding Senior Ryan McKenney
From Memphis, Tennessee, Ryan McKenney is head resident of Gillette House on The Commons as well as a VUceptor, director of first-year relations for Vanderbilt… Read More
Senior Leader Walk is postponed due to rain chance
Join Health Plus and Vanderbilt senior leaders for a campus walk beginning at one of five locations and ending at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center field house. Read More
From Neurons to Perception: Insights into Brain Function and Dysfunction by Alex Maier
Watch video of Alex Maier, From Neurons to Perception: Insights into Brain Function and Dysfunction, on October 15, 2014. This lecture is brought to you… Read More
‘Ethical Issues of Involvement in Disability Support Organizations’ Oct. 27
A Vanderbilt Kennedy Center panel will discuss "Ethical Issues of Involvement in Disability Support Organizations" beginning at noon Oct. 27 in Room 241 of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center/One Magnolia Circle Building. Read More
Trick or treat with the Greeks and student-athletes Oct. 31
Vanderbilt’s Office of Greek Life and Student Athlete Advisory Council will host the annual Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Student Athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Read More
Fluid power industry, academic leaders discuss advances
An expert panel featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and moderated by Engineering Dean Philippe Fauchet gathered at Vanderbilt’s Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability on Tuesday to discuss ways that America can keep its edge in fluid power. Read More
Antibiotics, fetal vessel defect linked
Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis. Read More
Vanderbilt celebrates Food Day Oct. 24
For the second year, Vanderbilt will observe national Food Day with a number of events to enhance the university community’s awareness of healthy eating. Read More
Vanderbilt students observe fall break Oct. 16-19
You might notice students with bags in hand, packing car trunks or hopping cabs over the next few days. The Vanderbilt campus will be a bit quieter as students enjoy a fall break from classes Oct. 16-19. Read More
Hormonal therapies for transgender individuals Nov. 7
Vanderbilt School of Medicine's Office for Diversity Affairs and the Program for LGBTI Health will sponsor “Hormonal Therapies for Transgender Individuals” beginning at noon Friday, Nov. 7, in Light Hall, Room 415A-C. Read More
Senior releases debut novel as an e-book
An avid reader and lover of fantasy novels, Vanderbilt senior Dean Balaes decided there was no better way to channel his passion than to write… Read More
New website, upcoming book offer effectiveness scores for members of Congress
A measure of the legislative effectiveness of almost any member of the U.S. House of Representatives is easily available with the launch of a new website and upcoming book co-authored by Vanderbilt political scientist Alan Wiseman. Read More
Clinical workstations transitioned to Dell as of Oct. 1
As of Oct. 1, support of clinical workstations and a portion of the IT Help Desk have transitioned to Dell. Read More
Neuronal culprit in genetic disease
A particular neuronal cell population is involved in the pathogenesis of a rare neurological disorder, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read More
New faculty: VanDiver views art through multidisciplinary lens
University students are bombarded with dozens of media images each day. Rebecca VanDiver’s goal is to get them not only thinking critically about what they see, but doing so with trained eyes. Read More
