Heart failure “dashboard”
A new computer algorithm developed at Vanderbilt could save billions of dollars in health care costs by identifying patients at risk for readmission after being hospitalized for heart failure. Read More
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Are you the greenest group on campus?
The 2017 basketball sustainability competition, presented by Waste Management, Vanderbilt Athletics, and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office, invites all Vanderbilt groups, teams, departments, classes and campus organizations to compete for the title of “greenest group on campus.” Read More
Participate in Vanderbilt Kennedy Center study that aims to teach kids how to cope with stress
The study aims to promote children’s healthy adjustment by teaching families about stress, providing parenting information that may reduce feelings of depression, and teaching children coping skills. Read More
Relive the Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee rivalry before Thursday’s game
As the women's basketball team prepares to welcome Tennessee to Memorial Gym on Jan. 5, VUCommodores.com looks back at the 'Dores top three moments in the Tennessee rivalry. Read More
Vanderbilt Prize Scholar nominations due Feb. 1
Nominations for this year’s Vanderbilt Prize Scholar are now being accepted. Vanderbilt Prize Scholars are female graduate students in the biomedical sciences who are mentored by the winner of the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science. Read More
Marilyn Murphy’s ‘Realism Subverted’ opens Jan. 19
In honor of Marilyn Murphy, who will retire in 2017 after 37 years of teaching in Vanderbilt’s Department of Art, the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery presents "Marilyn Murphy—Realism Subverted" beginning Thursday, Jan. 19. Read More
2015 Hamblet Award winner exhibits work Jan. 12–Feb. 3
The Vanderbilt University Department of Art welcomes Alexis Jackson, recipient of the 2015 Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Award, for her exhibition "Sign of the Diaspora" beginning Jan. 12. Read More
Health Plus: Follow these 10 tips for a healthier 2017
There is no one food, drink, pill, machine or program that is the key to achieving optimal health. A person’s overall daily routine is what is most important. Consider the Health Plus top 10 actions for working toward a healthier you in 2017. Read More
Hold the Stuffing final weigh-ins Jan. 4-18
Weigh in the week prior to Thanksgiving (Nov. 9-23) and receive healthy holiday recipes and tips to help you celebrate good health. Return for a final weigh-in (Jan. 4-18) to see your results. Read More
Former Federal Reserve governor and longtime Vanderbilt professor J. Dewey Daane dies
An international monetary expert and one of the most esteemed economic minds of the last century, J. Dewey Daane died Jan. 3 in Nashville at the age of 98. Read More
Academic Strategic Plan website gets update, highlights key initiatives and programs
The website for Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan has been updated to promote some of the major accomplishments achieved thus far and to preview programs and initiatives in development. Read More
Vanderbilt School of Engineering offers new master of cyber-physical systems degree
The new master's degree is designed to prepare students for careers in the Internet of Things – the advanced connectivity of devices and systems – as well as cybersecurity, smart grids and defense. 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
Phone service to be temporarily unavailable Jan. 15
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. During this time, the telephone system will be unavailable. Read More
DuBois, Navarro, Steele to join Zeppos, Meacham to discuss Obama legacy Jan. 17
In the final days of Barack Obama’s historic presidency, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a panel discussion reflecting on the 44th president’s legacy. “Beyond Obama: Race, Politics and America’s Future” is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17. Read More
Rounds: A message from the President and CEO of VUMC
I write to thank you for your incredible dedication to our missions, for so many wonderful accomplishments in 2016 and to share some aspirations for 2017 and beyond. Read More
Fire and smoke-related injuries on the rise this winter
VUMC urges caution with home-heating devices and provides tips on burn prevention Over the last few weeks, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has seen multiple… Read More
Vanderbilt emergency medicine physician offers tips for a safe New Year’s celebration
Champagne (Jenny Mandeville/Vanderbilt) New Year’s Eve is expected to bring 100,000 revelers to downtown Nashville for this year’s “Music City Midnight” festivities, and there… Read More
Investigational new drug for Alzheimer’s scheduled for first study in humans
Vanderbilt University scientists have received notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that testing in humans may proceed for an investigational new drug for Alzheimer's disease after more than 10 years of research by scientists at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More
Discovery sheds new light on Angelman, Prader-Willi syndromes
A mutation associated with epilepsy and autism also is responsible for a “pale eye” trait in two rare genetic disorders, Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome, neuroscientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center reported this week. Read More
