Vanderbilt applications up from all regions for fall 2012
Vanderbilt University has received a record 28,306 undergraduate applications for the fall 2012 semester, 3,658 (15 percent) more than at the same time last year. Read More
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Help put childhood cancer on ice at Predators game March 10
When the Nashville Predators hit the ice in Nashville March 10, you can score an assist when it comes to childhood cancer. A portion… Read More
Rebecca Cummins’ exhibit ‘Apparent Light’ opens March 1
"Seattle Sky," by Rebecca Cummins. Image courtesy of the artist. The movement of light is explored through image sequences and installation in… Read More
Feb. 4 geology walk POSTPONED
(Photo courtesy of Earth and Environmental Sciences/ Vanderbilt University) The geology walk through Percy Warner Park’s Mossy Ridge Trail scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4,… Read More
Prostate size may help in predicting cancer severity
Severity of cancer could be predicted by prostate size. Read More
María Elisa Velásquez: “Africans and Afrodescendant Women in Mexico City during Colonial Times”
Watch video of María Elisa Velásquez delivering the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities’ 2012 Black Atlantic Lecture Feb. 2. Renowned experts on preservation of… Read More
VU researcher has personal motive for investigating malaria
Vanderbilt researcher and Gabon, Africa, native is working to discover ways to kill malaria-spreading mosquitoes. Read More
Waste disposal and recycling support service awarded to Waste Management
After nearly 30 years with another disposal service, Vanderbilt has awarded its contract for waste disposal and recycling support service to Waste… Read More
Balser says opportunities, challenges ahead for VUMC
Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser discussed strategic initiatives for VUMC at the Winter Faculty Meeting Feb. 1. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) Speaking to a… Read More
Black Migration Symposium set for Feb. 10-11
(Image courtesy of the Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco) Vanderbilt and Fisk universities will co-host the Black Migration… Read More
‘Pitch in’ for RecycleMania during February and March
Recycled "tin man" (image courtesy of SustainVU/Vanderbilt University) With recycling bins in most hallways and break rooms throughout Vanderbilt’s campus, it’s easier than ever… Read More
VUMC surgeon and LifeFlight nurse team to serve their community with amazing canines
Dogs experience the world through their noses. With an average of 200 million scent receptors (compared to a measly 5 million in humans), dogs can… Read More
Improving disability services through public policy focus of Kennedy Center event
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (Vanderbilt University) Three panelists experienced in working with public policy makers will share their strategies on how to advocate effectively… Read More
Faculty members Gerald Greer and Scott Hoffman have a houseful of 20 dogs, and are trying to find homes for dozens more
Walk into Dr. Scott Hoffman’s office, and it’s clear you are in the domain of a dog lover. There are photographs of dogs framed and… Read More
Dr. Michael Neuss: “How much progress has been made in the fight against cancer?”
Watch video of Dr. Michael Neuss speaking about the fight against cancer. Neuss spoke Feb. 1 as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning class, “Medical… Read More
David Lewis: “Polarization and the Presidency”
Watch video of David Lewis, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Political Science, speaking at the Osher Lifelong Learning class, “Politics in a Polarized… Read More
Football signing day class lives up to hype
Coach James Franklin addresses fans gathered at the Student Life Center for Vanderbilt's National Signing Day celebration Feb. 1. (Vanderbilt University) After months of… Read More
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center offers new summer programs for struggling readers
(image courtesy of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Reading Clinic) The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will offer two new summer reading programs for… Read More
Pizza Perfect offers catering special for February
Pizza Perfect is offering the following catering special to Vanderbilt departments in February: Beef or spinach lasagna Fresh bread… Read More
Monthly test of Vanderbilt outdoor warning sirens Feb. 4
(iStockphoto) The monthly test of the Vanderbilt outdoor warning sirens will be Saturday, Feb. 4, immediately following the test of the Metro sirens at… Read More
