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Investing in Hope

Patricia and Rodes Hart have endowed eight chairs at Peabody and two at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read More

While survival rates continue to rise for children with once-fatal health conditions like brain tumors, leukemia and congenital heart disease, that survival comes at a cost: long-term, and sometimes permanent, learning deficits. Psychology and Human Development’s Bruce Compas has released a groundbreaking new study on the magnitude of this problem—and what can be done Read More

Overcoming Obstacles

A racquet ball-size brain tumor was no match for Makenzie Matthews. Read More

Nursing’s Maxwell honored with National Hartford Center Award

The National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence has named Cathy Maxwell, assistant professor of nursing, its 2017 Innovation Award recipient. The award recognizes and celebrates innovative programs and projects that highlight excellence in gerontological nursing. Read More

Psychological and Counseling Center director transitions to faculty role

Catherine Fuchs, director of the Psychological and Counseling Center, will transition from center director to return to child and adolescent specialty care in her capacity as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Read More

Vandy Cooks: ‘Herb Recipes Worthy of Sharing’ Aug. 11

Join Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian and Stone Soup blogger, as she introduces healthy recipes using fresh herbs you can purchase or grow in your own containers or garden. Read More

Leadership Pipeline

A new partnership with the Governor's office is seeing its members rise in the ranks. Read More

Wear black and gold for College Colors Day, chance to win prizes

In the lead up to College Colors Day on Sept. 1, Commodore fans on campus and across the nation are encouraged to show their black and gold on social media for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship. Read More

Levine’s scholarship on Jesus’ parables featured in new children’s book

Amy-Jill Levine's scholarship on Jesus' parables is the basis for a new children's book that she co-authored with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Read More

VUToday: Electricity from human motion in weekly roundup of VU news stories

University News and Communications publishes "VUToday," a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of July 24. Read More

Perry Brandt, BA’74, JD’77: Lifelong Loyalty

Forty-six years ago Perry Brandt arrived at Vanderbilt for a seven-year experience that remarkably changed the trajectory of his life. “I owe Vanderbilt a huge… Read More

Living the Dream: How One Doctor’s Journey Has Spurred a Virtuous Cycle of Giving

As a talented high school senior in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Tiara Aldridge, BA’10, MD’14, always dreamed of becoming a doctor one day. But both the… Read More

For Erica Santiago, It’s Good to Be G.O.L.D.

Growing up in Staten Island, New York, Erica Santiago, BS’10, never dreamed of being able to attend Vanderbilt. A four-year, full-tuition Posse Scholarship she received… Read More

Love Circle energy park project to reach five years of continuous operation

On Aug. 1, the renewable energy pilot facility atop Nashville’s Love Circle—a joint venture between the Vanderbilt School of Engineering and Metro Water Services featuring a wind turbine and solar panels—will complete five years of continuous operation. Read More