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Vanderbilt prison conference to rethink justice system

More than 100 prison scholars, activists and practitioners from across the United States and other nations will gather at Vanderbilt University May 3-5 to explore issues ranging from prison rehabilitation and education to the impact of racism, gender and sexuality on incarceration. Read More

Vanderbilt’s role in new planet-finding space mission

A team of Vanderbilt astronomers will play a key role in the planet-seeking space telescope that NASA has just approved and scheduled for launch in 2017. Read More

Learn more about Saturday program for gifted students at open house May 21

(Jenny Mandeville/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth offers academically gifted students in grades K-6 the opportunity to attend accelerated courses at Vanderbilt… Read More

Stay physically active this spring with these upcoming events

Stay physically active this spring with these opportunities in the Nashville area. May 4 – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is challenging all Nashvillians to… Read More

VANTAGE lab’s Gold LEED certification is 14th certified project at Vanderbilt

The Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics laboratory, located in the basement of Medical Center North, recently achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read More

Children’s Hospital offers playground safety tips for spring

As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury-free. Read More

Taking the ‘noise’ out of protein data

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel algorithm to improve results from proteomic studies. Read More

Free Vanderbilt teacher professional development course to be offered online

K-12 teachers across the country will have the opportunity to take a professional development course from Vanderbilt University faculty next spring via the university’s partnership with leading massive online open course provider Coursera. Read More

Consumer taste for high altitude beans shifts opportunity to small farmers

Economic prospects improved for small mountain farmers in Guatemala when consumers developed a taste for coffee brewed with beans grown at high altitude, according to a new study from the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies. Read More

Commodores set record for best league start with wins over Mississippi State

Vanderbilt’s dominance has begun to challenge some historic marks on the heels of another weekend sweep — this one against Mississippi State. Read More

VU alumni honor John Lachs for educational contributions

John Lachs, the Centennial Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, has received the 2013 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read More

Fava beans’ impact on urine sodium

Eating fava beans increases dopamine in blood and urine, but does not stimulate urinary sodium excretion. Read More

Toni Morrison to appear at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt

Toni Morrison (Angela Radulescu) Literary legend and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison will make an appearance at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt… Read More

University Club announces board appointments

The University Club of Nashville has announced the 2013 Board of Directors. Read More

Science and math students take ‘green’ campus tour

On April 8, first-year students in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) participated in the annual “Earth, Wind and Fire” tour to learn about energy production and the sustainable features of Vanderbilt’s campus. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and Plant Operations act as hosts each year. Read More

Shop at Costco without a membership May 18-19

Shop at Costco without a membership on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., thanks to a special… Read More

Nashville Kids Triathlon is May 19

The Nashville Kids Triathlon takes place Sunday, May 19. There is still time to Join Team Vanderbilt! Read More

Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams: End of the semester edition

Nostalgia and excitement are in the air this week. Students are ready for finals to be over, but for those who are graduating,… Read More

Factor reduces virus-related asthma attacks

An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections. Read More

Saturday’s marathon to force road closures around campus

There will be several Vanderbilt-area road closures on Saturday due to the St. Jude Country Music Marathon and half Marathon. Read More