Vanderbilt celebrated the 100th birthday of alumnus Ben Schulman at venues across the university's campus in late January, including a Shabbat dinner with more than 300 guests at the Schulman Center for Jewish Life, which he helped endow. Read More
A major report led by Vanderbilt investigators found that the mere presence of even a small amount of calcified coronary plaque, more commonly referred to as coronary artery calcium (CAC), in people under age 50 — even small amounts — was strongly associated with increased risk of developing clinical coronary heart disease over the ensuing decade. Read More
Longtime Vanderbilt University supporters Robert M. Levy, BA’72, and his wife, Diane, have announced a new gift of $10 million to continue support for their scholarship fund. Read More
The signaling molecule IL-15 promotes septic shock, a life-threatening condition involving organ injury caused by infection. Read More
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will offer the Biggest Winner program beginning in February. Skilled trainers and specialists will use a variety of techniques to address each participant’s specific needs. Read More
Between Friday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, a photo will be posted at 9 a.m. daily on the @VandyRec Facebook and Instagram accounts with daily prompts challenging you to show us how you define recreation and wellness. Read More
Yoni Appelbaum earned his Ph.D. in U.S. history and taught at Harvard before becoming Senior Editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the politics section. Read More
The Language Development Lab at Vanderbilt University is seeking help from parents with infants 11 to 12.5 months or toddlers 15 to 17 months of age. The lab's studies are designed to discover how children learn to understand speech, especially when it is about something absent. Read More
Vanderbilt researchers who “MacGyvered” high-performance batteries from junkyard scraps are featured in a new webpage on energy research created by the Association of American Universities. Read More
Vanderbilt University employees with funds remaining in 2016 health care or dependent day care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) have until March 15, 2017, to use their funds and must submit all claims by April 15, 2017. Read More
Some memory deficits observed in Alzheimer’s disease may be due to co-morbid illnesses – not the disease itself – and may be reversed by lifestyle changes or pharmacologic interventions. Read More
The next Open Dore On Location, informal discussion sessions with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the Central Library's Community Room. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Read More
Vanderbilt University’s Muslim Students Association will host a series of events and programs Feb. 6–10 for Islamic Awareness Week. Read More
The 2017 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from across the university. Read More
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vanderbilt University joined other higher education leaders and colleges, universities, and scientific organizations across the country last week to express opposition to President Trump's Jan. 27 executive order that temporarily bans citizens of seven majority-Muslim nations from entering the United States. Read More
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has launched a new podcast, "The Zeppos Report," during which he will interview a wide variety of experts to provide meaningful insights on current issues and trends. Read More
As Vanderbilt University moves forward with the expansion of the College Halls, it anticipates an increase in the need for new and replacement residential faculty members. Read More
Vanderbilt's new Center for Digital Humanities in Buttrick Hall will be home to a cohort of faculty and students seeking digital approaches to humanistic scholarship. Read More
Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Jan. 30 included mention of Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos' task force on higher education regulation, as well as coverage of engineering professors' research on human tissue regeneration. Read More
World-renowned mezzo-soprano Alice Coote joins master pianist Julius Drake for a performance of Schubert’s 'Winterreise' Feb. 7 at the Blair School of Music. Read More
