Photo: Making a splash
Amber Hawkins, R.N., takes a shot during the event. (photo by Joe Howell) Doug Sawyer, M.D.,… Read More
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Upgrade bolsters ‘Wizard’s physician information
Vanderbilt University Medical Center physicians are now able to update more of their own provider information that is contained in the “Find a Doctor” portion… Read More
Lead shielding inspections available
Vanderbilt’s Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences is offering free annual inspections of lead-lined aprons, vests, skirts/kilts, thyroid collars, gonadal shields, gloves and vinyl-type mobile… Read More
Photo: Birthday wishes
Mildred Stahlman, M.D., greets longtime colleague Robert Cotton, M.D., after he spoke during her 90th birthday celebration July 31 at the University… Read More
Methodist campus minister named university chaplain, director of religious life at Vanderbilt
The Rev. Mark Forrester, an affiliated United Methodist chaplain and campus minister at Vanderbilt, will now take on the top job as university chaplain and director of the Office of Religious Life. Read More
Network approach yields glioblastoma clues
MicroRNA “regulatory networks” generated at Vanderbilt aid search for biomarkers and new drugs to treat glioblastoma, the most common and lethal primary brain tumor. Read More
OAK gets new look and functionality Aug. 12
An updated version of OAK, Vanderbilt’s course management system, will launch Aug. 12. (Vanderbilt University) OAK (Online Access to Knowledge), Vanderbilt’s course… Read More
Vanderbilt Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education experts from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available to speak about merit pay, No Child Left Behind, school choice, immigration, pre-K, reading, gifted education, financial aid, ESL, bullying and more. Read More
Blair pre-college and adult series start Aug. 15
(image courtesy of Blair School of Music) Blair School of Music kicks off its pre-college and adult series of classes, private lessons… Read More
Claire Smrekar in The Tennessean: Role of public education is key
Public education is fundamental to the aims of promoting democracy, social efficiency, and social mobility, writes Claire Smrekar, associate professor of leadership, policy and organizations at Peabody. Read More
Vanderbilt Campus Dining has renewed mission, updated logo
Food brings people together, creates a sense of place and a feeling of kinship. It sustains not only our bodies, but also our communities… Read More
Campus publications becoming more sustainable
Vanderbilt’s 2012-13 parking map will be the first campus publication to carry the Forest Stewardship Council TM (FSC) certified mark and will be printed on paper containing 50 percent recycled content and 30 percent post-consumer waste. Read More
Largest 3-D map of the universe released to public
Star gazers – both those who have a telescope and those who don’t – should be happy to learn that the largest-ever three-dimensional map of the universe has been released to the public. Read More
Have questions about Go for the Gold? Get answers here
All Vanderbilt faculty and staff can learn about their health risks and take action to reduce those risks by completing Go for the Gold. Read More
Registration now open for popular Creative Practice Boot Camp
Participants brainstorm and collaborate at the first Curb Creative Practice Boot Camp in September 2011. (Vanderbilt University) The second annual Curb Creative Practice Boot… Read More
SAVY announces fall session; sign up gifted students now
Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) The fall session of Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young will be… Read More
Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters at information session
(image courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee will present a lunch-and-learn session… Read More
Negative ad proves more effective for Obama
Positive ads from President Obama won't get the job done of defeating challenger Mitt Romney in the presidential race, data from the Vanderbilt/YouGov Ad Rating Project continues to suggest. Read More
Off-campus residential fire closes part of 18th Avenue South
A fire at a private residence on 18th Avenue South blocked a street adjacent to The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt on Tuesday… Read More
Ancestry impacts smoking risk for lungs
Smoking is more detrimental to lung function in individuals with high proportions of African ancestry. Read More
