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Vanderbilt again lauded for savvy use of health information technology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s leadership in embracing medical technology has once again resulted in the institution being named among the nation’s “most wired” hospitals and health systems. Read More

A Sign from God: Q&A with Karen Graham, BA’87

Guided by little more than a desire to learn sign language and perhaps some divine intervention, longtime Atlanta television news personality Karen Graham, BA’87, has… Read More

Decoding ants’ coat of many odors

A team of biologists report a major advance in deciphering the molecular genetics underlying the ant's high-definition sense of smell, an ability that underpins their highly complex society. Read More

New Box.com web experience slated for September

On Sept. 8, Box.com will upgrade all accounts to a new look and feel that will include other improvements based on customer feedback. Read More

Veteran receives rare dual transplant of heart and liver at Vanderbilt

A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard recently received a new heart and liver at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), one of only a handful of hospitals that have performed the dual transplant surgery this year. Read More

HR workshop: ‘Becoming a Leader’ set for July 18

Learn how to make the transition from individual contributor to a leadership position at work in this workshop, "Becoming a Leader," presented July 18 by Human Resources. Read More

VUToday: How America justifies inequality 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 3. Read More

A message from Vice Chancellor John Lutz regarding email phishing attacks

Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz discusses a recent increase in email phishing attacks and what you can do to protect your information and the Vanderbilt community. Read More

‘Fall Gardening and Composting’ at VRWC Aug. 10

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center presents “Fall Gardening and Composting” with Ryan Cooper, an irrigation specialist with the Vanderbilt Grounds department, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the VRWC teaching kitchen. The talk is part of the Life Phase Series. Read More

All steps of Go for the Gold 2017 now available

Vanderbilt's award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Read More

Get Know Your Numbers, Go for the Gold help July 12

Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program. Read More

TASTE Challenge registration is open

Enjoy the TASTE of eating right through a 10-week experience of eating delicious food, saving money and minimizing your time in the kitchen. Read More

Vanderbilt’s longest-serving K-9 officer sniffs out retirement

Cpl. Gauge, Vanderbilt’s longest-serving K-9 officer, retired July 1 after 10 years of service to VUPD. Due to his strong work ethic, however, Gauge may have some trouble settling into retirement. Read More

Alex’s Lemonade grant allows new engineering grad student to join neuroblastoma fight

Graduate student Kyle Garland is diving into his studies with eight weeks of intense immunology research. Read More

Eskind Biomedical Library to close for transformative renovation

The Eskind Biomedical Library will close Aug. 1 for a a yearlong renovation, and updated information on services and collections will be available on the library's homepage. Read More

Vanderbilt celebrates historic eclipse with special events for campus community Aug. 21

The Office of the Provost has planned a number of campus events for the Vanderbilt community to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event. Read More

Read the latest issue of ‘iNCLUSIVE’

The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents “iNCLUSIVE,” a biweekly blast of diverse news and events from across campus. Read More

Bile acids, microbiota and colon cancer

Bile acids produced by a western diet alter the composition of the gut microbiota and promote intestinal carcinogenesis. Read More

NOTCH1 role in heart development

The identification of a genetic culprit for hypoplastic left heart syndrome could lead to new treatments for the condition. Read More

Summer 2017 Staff

The Peabody Reflector is published in January and July by Peabody College in cooperation with Vanderbilt University News and Communications. Read More