A set of initiatives, collectively now referred to as PIERS, The Provost’s Initiatives to Enhance Research and Scholarship, will build off of existing practices and identify new approaches aimed at elevating Vanderbilt University’s international research profile and continuing to enhance the university’s competitiveness for research funding, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today. Read More
Provost and Vice Chancellor Susan R. Wente is seeking input from Vanderbilt colleges and schools on their priorities for the future investments in graduate education and research announced by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read More
A new study has found that the type of psychotherapy used to treat the gastrointestinal disorder irritable bowel syndrome makes a difference in improving patients' daily functioning. Read More
Hear the deputy surgeon general of the United States, Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams, on Monday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m. in Room 155 of the Godchaux Nursing Annex. Her talk is part of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series. Read More
The Vanderbilt Dance Program will resume classes on Monday, Jan. 16. This follows the suspension of classes during the fall 2016 semester due to unforeseen circumstances and structural challenges to the program, according to Vanderbilt’s Arts and Campus Events office. Read More
While the outside temperatures may have been frightful, they didn’t stop VU employees from delighting in the décor, entertainment and, of course, gifts at VU’s annual giveaway Dec. 9. Read More
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, who has produced some of the most-watched documentaries on public television, will address graduating seniors and their families during Senior Day. Read More
A new method will make it possible to study solid tumors and healthy tissues using mass cytometry. Read More
Vice Chancellor George C. Hill has completed one year as the university's first chief diversity officer. The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion takes a look back—and ahead—at its campus aspirations. Read More
Donald Trump was at the center of several Vanderbilt news stories this week. A new Vanderbilt Poll taken after the election revealed Tennesseans’ feelings about the president-elect, and faculty members weighed in on his cabinet choices and the alt-right movement that helped propel him to victory. Read these and other Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Dec. 5. Read More
Vanderbilt linebacker Zach Cunningham has been selected as a Walter Camp First Team All-American, the first 'Dore to win the honor in years. Read More
All are invited to join the pastoral care department of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for a Christmas Eve service of music, carols and scripture Dec. 24. Read More
Vanderbilt’s learning management system, the Learning Exchange, will be unavailable after 5 p.m. Dec. 16 through Dec. 20. Read More
Special ticket packages are available for 'Nashville's Nutcracker' performances. Read More
Lipscomb University will serve as an associate campus to Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellowship program. Read More
Arts and Science senior Ryan "Sully" Sullivan applies his knowledge of public policy to his nonprofit organization to make a difference in the lives of rural Thai villagers. Read More
The past is a puzzle of which we lost most pieces and miss the art cover. Yet, the teams working on Assassin’s Creed have mastered… Read More
After 16 years of service, Beth Fortune, vice chancellor for public affairs, has resigned her position and will transition into a departure from Vanderbilt, which she has planned for early next year. Read More
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered how a promising cancer immunotherapy causes brain swelling, findings that could lead to ways to protect brain function while fighting cancers. Read More
The College of Arts and Science celebrated some of its most talented professors, instructors and mentors during presentation of the 2016 Faculty and Graduate Student Awards. Read More
