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Listen: Vanderbilt senior to read from her published novel

  A scene from the book trailer for Kat Zhang's debut novel "What's Left of Me." (image courtesy of Mainstay Productions) Kat… Read More

Carrie A. Russell: “We the People: American Citizenship and Voter Identification Laws”

Watch video of Carrie A. Russell, senior lecturer in political science present “We the People: American Citizenship and Voter Identification Laws,” part of this year’s forum to… Read More

Vanderbilt senior’s ‘Jeopardy!’ run comes to end

David Schuman, a Vanderbilt senior, is pictured with "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Television. Vanderbilt’s David Schuman, a senior in… Read More

More than 500 caregivers available through Vanderbilt Sitter Service

(iStockphoto) More than 500 caregivers are currently available through the Vanderbilt Sitter Service directory. Vanderbilt students and employees who enjoy providing care… Read More

Liberia retold through late documentarian’s work, film

‘Long Story Bit by Bit’ opens Oct. 12 at Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery "Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold, Photography by Tim Hetherington"… Read More

Dwindling undecided voters have lost much of their power

There now is only a small and ever dwindling chance that the remaining undecided voters might influence the outcome of the presidential election, said a Vanderbilt University political scientist. Read More

LifeFlight goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is going pink during October to show its support for breast cancer awareness. LifeFlight medical crews will wear a special pink name badge on… Read More

Former teachers’ return to classroom feeds workforce, gender differences prevalent

New research examines what factors lead to teachers re-entering the teaching profession after exiting. Read More

Lunch and Learn: John Geer

Watch video from the September 21 Lunch and Learn event with John Geer. John Geer, chair of political science, spoke on “Negativity and the 2012… Read More

Cell entry ports for cold virus

The respiratory virus HMPV uses its fusion (F) protein – which interacts with cellular receptors called integrins – to bind to and enter target cells. Read More

Get free admission to the Frist Sept. 29

Frist Center for the Visual Arts On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts will open its doors free… Read More

Listen: Bruce Morrill: “Encountering Christ in the Eucharist”

Listen to an interview with Bruce Morrill, Edward A. Malloy Chair of Catholic Studies and Professor of Theological Studies, about his new book Encountering Christ in… Read More

Construction work to affect Medical Center Drive

Medical Center Drive (Vanderbilt University) From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, construction work is planned for the area in front of Vanderbilt… Read More

Kleinman to discuss ‘Stigma and Human Rights’ Oct. 2

Harvard physician and anthropologist Arthur Kleinman will discuss “Stigma and Human Rights: Their Role in Global Health” from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 in… Read More

GGIG lecture: Role of clinical pharmacist in reducing medications

VUMC’s Debbie Harrell and James Powers will discuss “The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in Reducing Medications” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Medical… Read More

Gerontology Continuing Education Series hosts events in October

The Gerontology Continuing Education series will host events on Oct. 5, 12 and 19 at Meharry Medical College. Read More

Sustaining, ‘scaling up’ effective practices of urban high schools focus of research

Researchers are examining what characteristics make some large, urban high schools particularly effective with low-income and minority students. Read More

Little evidence supports medical treatment options for adolescents with autism

Despite studies that show that many adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders are being prescribed medications, there is almost no evidence to show whether these medications are helpful in this population. Read More

VU move-in day sees 83 percent increase in cardboard recycling

During the student move-in time period this year, Vanderbilt successfully recycled 32.66 tons of cardboard. This number is an 83 percent increase in cardboard… Read More

Our favorite tweets of the week Sept. 15-21

We love hearing from our fans, friends and followers, and we have some very vocal ones on Twitter. Below are just a few of our… Read More