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New faculty: Cecilia Hyunjung Mo shares her late father’s passion for politics

Cecilia Hyunjung Mo followed in her father's footsteps to understand the thorniest issues in political science. Read More

New faculty: John Graves plays role in shaping national health policy

John Graves was part of the team hired by the Obama administration to provide statistical and economic evidence that would inform the development of the Affordable Care Act. Read More

Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival begins Nov. 29

(image courtesy of Sarratt Art Studios) The 22nd Annual Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival, scheduled for Nov. 29–Dec. 7, will feature the work of 20 craft… Read More

Take a holiday carriage ride and support Hillsboro-West End neighbors

The Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association is sponsoring horse-drawn carriage rides Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2. See beautiful holiday lights as… Read More

VUCast Extra: Relive the Vanderbilt win over U.T.

Want to get excited about going bowling for the second year in a row—the first time in Commodore Nation history? Watching Vanderbilt beat U.T. 41… Read More

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers toy safety tips for the holiday shopping season

As parents and relatives hit the stores this holiday season to acquire the hottest gadgets, gizmos and toys, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips on buying age-appropriate items and avoiding hidden dangers. Read More

NCS golf tournament raises $15,000 for Children’s Hospital

L-r: Chris Lee, Carol Capps, Jeff Kimble and Luke Gregory. (Vanderbilt University) The Ninth Annual Network Computing Services Golf Tournament was held Sept. Read More

Peters’ introductory image processing lecture notes an online hit

Electrical engineering professor Alan Peters has posted the lecture notes to his popular introductory image processing course online. Read More

Vanderbilt Relevant Religion to examine impact of Karl Barth

Vanderbilt University Divinity School will offer a three-hour community education class Dec. 1 on the life and beliefs of Karl Barth, one of the most influential Christian theologians of the 20th century. Read More

Dores defeat Vols in final home game

(Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Saturday, Vanderbilt rewarded Commodore fans with a 41-18 thumping of Tennessee, ending the Vols’ 29-game winning streak at Vanderbilt Stadium. Read More

Bird’s eye view of gut development

A new map of the developing gut of quail offers valuable tool for studying intestinal diseases. Read More

Community Food Advocates is giving hope to Nashville’s hungry

The face of hunger in Middle Tennessee is changing. Increasingly, those whose basic nutritional needs are not being met include the elderly, people with… Read More

Peabody, Vanderbilt Brain Institute Launch the Nation’s First Doctorate in Educational Neuroscience

Vanderbilt University is leading the way in research that merges the fields of education and neuroscience by launching the country’s first Ph.D. program in educational neuroscience. Read More

Hold the Stuffing deadline extended

If you missed the Hold the Stuffing Challenge initial weigh-ins, it’s not too late. The deadline for Hold the Stuffing, Health… Read More

Examining the Educational Trajectories

Public school students who successfully complete English as a Second Language or bilingual education programs within three years appear to fare better in meeting basic math and reading proficiency standards than their peers who remain enrolled in language acquisition courses for five years or more. Read More

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