Lyder, UCLA nursing dean, to give MLK Day lecture
Courtney H. Lyder (UCLA School of Nursing) Courtney H. Lyder, dean of the UCLA School of Nursing, will present “To Dream Again: Lessons From… Read More
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Nominate a faculty or staff member for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award will be presented Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, to a faculty or… Read More
Watch Vandy Beat Kentucky and Make History
Vanderbilt becomes bowl eligible for the third year in a row—a first in Vanderbilt football history—with a win over Kentucky. Watch this VUCast Extra and… Read More
Patents should not have to be ‘useful’ to be approved: Vanderbilt professor
New inventions should not have to be useful to merit a patent, says Vanderbilt professor Sean B. Seymore. Read More
Second annual Vanderbilt Surgery and Engineering Symposium and Poster Session Dec. 11
L. Nelson Hopkins Neurosurgery innovator and pioneer L. Nelson Hopkins will present “Innovations in Vascular Care” at the second annual Vanderbilt Surgery and Engineering… Read More
Make note of modified hours, closings over Thanksgiving holiday
(Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Most Vanderbilt schools are observing a break from classes Nov. 23-Dec. 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Residence halls close at 9 a.m. Read More
Frequent moves hinder children’s early education
The present housing crisis has disrupted the residential stability of families, which is adversely affecting many children’s educational development, according to researchers at Peabody College. Read More
Peabody Welcomes New Faculty for 2013-2014
Department of Human and Organizational Development Sarah VanHooser Suiter (Ph.D., Vanderbilt, 2009), associate professor of the practice of human and organizational development, previously with Centerstone… Read More
Vanderbilt’s Peabody No. 1 education school for fifth consecutive year
In March, Peabody College was named the top graduate school of education in the country for the fifth consecutive year by U.S. & News World… Read More
Voices of giving: A Schola Prophetarum perspective
Keith Caldwell came to study at the Vanderbilt Divinity School because he wants to help reimagine a better version of this world. Read More
AlertVU desktop alert program expanded
The AlertVU desktop alert program was recently expanded to include more than 6,300 clinical workstations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More
Vanderbilt research institute celebrates regional impact, global reach
Founded in 1998, the Institute for Software Integrated Systems at Vanderbilt is a key national player in an effort to design the software-integrated systems that have become an integral part of human lives today – in consumer appliances, vehicles, planes, hospitals, schools, design shops, factories, space systems and energy. Read More
Our favorite fall images of the week
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Vanderbilt responds to Philippines typhoon
As the people of the Philippines continue the long process of recovery from the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan, the Vanderbilt community is reaching out to those who may have been affected. Read More
Actor, director, producer, political activist Danny Glover headlines 2014 MLK celebration at Vanderbilt
An actor on screen, stage and television for more than 25 years, Danny Glover has also become known for his community activism and philanthropic work. He will headline Vanderbilt University’s MLK Day celebration Jan. 20. Read More
Jon Kaas wins major neuroscience award
Jon Kaas is the 2014 recipient of the George A. Miller Prize in Cognitive Neuroscience, which recognizes individuals whose research has had a revolutionary impact on the field. Read More
Engineering student to play for Colombian women’s soccer team
Sophomore Lina Granados has been invited by the Colombian Soccer Federation to be part of the U-20 Colombian Women’s National Team that will represent Colombia… Read More
Seminar on understanding new FDA guidelines for medical software, apps and devices Nov. 19
Seth Mailhot (courtesy Michael Best and Friedrich, LLP) Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization will host a special seminar, “When Does… Read More
Dayani deal for Health Plus members
The Vanderbilt Dayani Center is waiving its enrollment fee for Health Plus members who join during the months of January and February. Read More
Lunch and Learn: Caregivers need care, too
Whether you are caring for an elderly parent or spouse, every family caregiver needs a break from the 24/7 responsibilities of caring for their loved ones. Read More
