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U.S. News again ranks VUMC among nation’s elite

U.S. News and World Report’s newly released Best Hospitals edition again places Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the best in the nation, and shows that VUMC’s specialty programs continue to grow in national prominence. Read More

Fyffe wins first place in DOE fuel cycle research competition

Lindsey Morgan Fyffe, a doctoral student in environmental engineering, has been awarded a first place prize in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Innovations in Fuel Cycle Research Awards competition. Read More

LAPOP: Politically tolerant people use social media

A study by Vanderbilt University's Latin American Public Opinion Project shows that the use of social media for political purposes in the Americas can be an effective complement to conventional forms of political engagement. Read More

Defining patient retention

Vanderbilt researchers propose guidelines for defining patient retention in clinical studies – an important parameter that affects study conclusions and program evaluations. Read More

Getting ready for the new travel system: Step 1 – Access training

Training is now available for the new Vanderbilt travel system, which will go live July 30. Read More

Early spatial reasoning predicts later creativity and innovation, especially in STEM fields

A new Peabody study found that early spatial ability – the skill required to mentally manipulate 2D and 3D objects – predicts the development of new knowledge, and especially innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) domains, above and beyond more traditional measures of mathematical and verbal ability. Read More

Vanderbilt family shows CPR street smarts

Mark Schoenfield, chair of Vanderbilt’s English department, and his family were a little behind schedule a few weeks ago as they prepared to drive to the airport. The slight delay may have saved Pastor Rob Taylor’s life. Read More

Our favorite Tweets of the week: PreVU edition

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McGugin Center Training Room Renovations

An upgraded Training Room within the McGugin Center will help keep all 325 Vanderbilt student-athletes in top competitive form by supporting injury prevention and recovery. Read More

Commodore Award nominations due Friday

Nominations are being sought for the 2013 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor. Read More

ACM, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center camp culminates in Grand Ole Opry performance

ACM Lifting Lives® and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities partnered again for the 4th… Read More

Universitywide limited submission opportunity for Beckman Young Investigators Program

Award sponsored by Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the 2014 Beckman… Read More

Wellcast: How to choose protective sunglasses

Sunglasses aren’t just fashion accessories but an important tool in protecting your eyes against UVA and UVB rays emitted from the sun. Rebecca Anderson,… Read More

Babies and You: Preparing for labor and delivery

Learn about the signs and stages of labor, ways to cope, giving birth, common fears and questions. Read More

Life Phase Series: Financing your first home

Sam Coleman, a Nashville area realtor with Fridrich & Clark Reality, will help answer your questions about buying a home. Read More

Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements

Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read More

Methods for imaging myelin loss

Certain MRI metrics can be used to assess myelin loss in multiple sclerosis, which is important for planning and monitoring therapy. Read More

Vanderbilt engineering grad student wins NASA fellowship

Engineering graduate student Electa Baker is one of 65 individuals selected as 2013 NASA Space Technology Fellows. Read More

New office integrates VUSM continuing education efforts

As the nation seeks to more fully integrate quality improvement with all aspects of health care delivery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) is restructuring its Continuing Medical Education (CME) office to achieve similar goals. Read More

Brown to lead new Interventional Oncology division

Daniel Brown, M.D., has been named chief of Interventional Oncology, a new division within the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. Read More