Vanderbilt psychologist wins Sloan research fellowship
Psychologist Jennifer Trueblood has been awarded a $60,000 research fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation aimed at encouraging promising young scholars. Read More
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Laughing gas for labor
Although nitrous oxide was less effective than epidural anesthesia for pain management during labor, mothers who used nitrous oxide were equally satisfied with their childbirth experience. Read More
American Academy of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt neonatologist urge public health approach for women who use opioids during pregnancy
Punitive approach has not been shown to be effective and may deter women from seeking help The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a… Read More
Sam discusses personal journey, ‘owning truth’ at Chancellor’s Lecture
When University of Missouri defensive end Michael Sam came out as gay ahead of the 2014 NFL draft, he was instantly branded a trailblazer and gay icon. But there is more to the story, said Sam during his Feb. 16 Chancellor's Lecture. Read More
New DIVE website launched
The Office of the Provost has launched a new website and video to promote and share information about Vanderbilt’s Quality Enhancement Plan: Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience, or DIVE. Read More
David Owens second guest on ‘The Zeppos Report’
David Owens, a leading thinker on innovation and creativity who helped design the Wond'ry, is Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos' guest on the second episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read More
Improving therapies for GI tumors
A signaling protein overexpressed in upper gastrointestinal cancers is an attractive therapeutic target. Read More
Hospice and Heart
Frequently busy with meetings, planning sessions and administrative responsibilities, Alive Hospice President and CEO Anna-Gene O’Neal welcomes the chance to slip out of her office… Read More
VUToday: Trump’s travel ban and a double-major dilemma in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Feb. 13 include the university's urging of the courts to rule against Trump's travel ban, along with research on the wisdom of double-majoring. Read More
Hortense Spillers to receive lifetime achievement award
The Caribbean Philosophical Association will honor English professor Hortense Spillers with a lifetime achievement award at its June conference. Read More
Listening sessions seeking feedback on mental health, well-being continue
The Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Committee on Mental Health and Wellbeing invites staff, faculty and students to share their thoughts at a series of targeted town hall-style listening sessions in February and March focusing on how the university can create a holistic and inclusive approach to supporting mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt. Read More
Alien particles from outer space are wreaking low-grade havoc on personal electronic devices
Alien subatomic particles raining down from outer space are wreaking low-grade havoc on your smartphones, computers and other personal electronic devices. Read More
Important message from Provost Wente regarding mumps on campus
A small number of mumps cases have been confirmed on the Vanderbilt campus. Read More
Vandy Cooks: Celebrate healthy eating with Chef Aaron Dilts
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Vandy Cooks with Chef Aaron Dilts” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Read More
Fidelity NetBenefits changes help keep your retirement account more secure
Fidelity Investments is adding an extra layer of security to the NetBenefits website in the coming months to better ensure the safety of your personal and account information. Read More
Mark Wallace shares the state and future of graduate education in series of presentations around campus
Wallace will update the campus on the state of graduate education in the United States and how Vanderbilt is leading the way in re-envisioning the role and goals of a graduate school in the 21st century. Read More
AT&T Wireless offers Vanderbilt employee discounts
Vanderbilt University employees and students could be saving up to 17 percent on the monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans at AT&T. Read More
Nathan Green named Vanderbilt interim vice chancellor for public affairs
Vanderbilt University announced today that Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has appointed Nathan Green as interim vice chancellor for public affairs. Read More
Faculty survey working group seeks input on preliminary findings
The Faculty Working Group appointed to analyze and assess the results of a faculty survey conducted last spring has prepared a preliminary report on the survey’s topline findings and will seek faculty input at two town hall meetings this spring. Read More
‘A Post-Truth Nation’ panel to be hosted Feb. 22 by Vanderbilt Libraries
Vanderbilt Central Library will host a panel discussion on the current state of news, fake news, propaganda and more to be moderated by political scientist John Geer Feb. 22. Read More
