VUMC testing new system to keep donor hearts viable longer
For decades the miracle of organ donation has relied on an ice cooler. Until now. Read More
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Jennie Stuart Medical Center, VUMC launch teleICU patient care
Jennie Stuart Medical Center (JSMC) has launched teleICU technology that provides its doctors and their patients real-time access to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) specialists. Read More
Educational journey begins for new medical students
As family members, friends and faculty gathered in 208 Light Hall, many with cell phones positioned to capture the moment, Bonnie Miller, M.D., MMHC, welcomed them to the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s (VUSM) annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony, and then turned to the first-year students and asked a simple question. Read More
Nashville Sounds partner with VICC for cancer awareness
The Nashville Sounds baseball team recently highlighted cancer care at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) during a special “Cancer Awareness Night.” Read More
HDAC3 role in B-cell development
The histone deacetylase HDAC3 is required for the maturation of B cells, white blood cells that produce antibodies. Read More
Commencement 2017 News
Distinguished Alumnus Mel Chin Visual artist Mel Chin named Distinguished Alumnus Visionary conceptual and visual artist Mel Chin was named as Peabody’s Distinguished… Read More
Research News
$2.5M grant funds research on link between math and reading A study designed to identify the role that language comprehension plays in math… Read More
Awards and Achievements
Peabody College was Vanderbilt University’s highest-ranked graduate school in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate School” rankings, published in March. Peabody ranked… Read More
My Southern Health: Keep an eye on safety during the solar eclipse
On Aug. 21, millions of people will be focused on the sky as day turns into night as the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in nearly a century passes over Middle Tennessee. Specialists at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want to ensure solar eclipse safety as watchers view this incredible event. Read More
New application will enhance protection against email phishing attacks
VUIT will launch a new security program Monday, Aug. 28, to provide more protection to Vanderbilt email users from external phishing attacks. Read More
Opportunity NOW interns research VU’s original library books
Three Metro Nashville high school students researched the earliest books acquired by Vanderbilt Libraries while participating in Mayor Megan Barry's Opportunity NOW youth employment program. Read More
Wireless network changes coming to Medical Center buildings Sept. 5
Beginning Sept. 5, the university’s wireless network, vuNet, will no longer be available in Vanderbilt University Medical Center buildings. Read More
Sync your Higi account to send weight, blood pressure measurements to Health Plus
Faculty and staff can now check blood pressure and weight with Higi machines – making staying on top of your health numbers convenient, simple, fun and rewarding. Read More
University online vehicle registration begins Aug. 7
Vanderbilt University parkers, it's time to renew your vehicle registration for 2017-18. Online registration for University Central faculty and staff, including those in the School of Nursing, opens Monday, Aug. 7. Read More
NIH appoints Miga to scientific review panel
The School of Engineering's Michael Miga has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the Bioengineering, Technology and Surgical Sciences Study Section of the National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review. Read More
Get discounts to ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ ‘Part of the Plan’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read More
Deciphering potent DNA toxin’s secrets
Vanderbilt researchers uncover the secret of the remarkable potency of the DNA toxin yatakemycin, which could someday be harnessed to fight cancer. Read More
Smart underwear prevents back stress with just a tap
"Performance-boosting super suit" hidden under clothing can be activated by a double tap to save users' backs. Read More
Vanderbilt has happiest students again, according to 2017 ‘Princeton Review’ best colleges rankings
The 2017 "Princeton Review" survey asked nearly 140,000 students at hundreds of the nation’s top colleges to rate their schools in more than 60 areas. Read More
Supportive Spaces
Class of 1979's Patricia Meadows is providing support to young teachers who hope to serve in at-risk schools. Read More
