New gift bolsters entrepreneurship at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management
Alumni Jack Long Jr. and Carolyn Adams Long commit $1.5 million for programming aimed at helping students launch new companies. Read More
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‘NYT’ columnist Brooks to join Zeppos, Meacham for presidential election talk Sept. 22
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will be joined by "New York Times" op-ed columnist David Brooks and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham Sept. 22 for a discussion titled "Decision 2016: A Look at America's Future." Read More
Grant proposals sought for health-oriented community research partnerships
The Meharry–Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core (CERC) invites proposals for activities that promote ongoing, mutually beneficial, health-oriented research partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers. Read More
Arts and Science faculty collaborate on Actors Bridge production
'The Patron Saint of Losing Sleep,' a play written by Diana Grisanti and directed by Associate Professor Leah Lowe, will open Sept. 9 in the Actors Bridge Studio. Read More
Vandy Cooks: Fall into healthy game day eating
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus will present “Fall into Healthy Game Day Eating with Executive Chef Todd Gillam” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, as part of the next installment of Vandy Cooks. Read More
Get discount to ‘Noises Off,’ ‘Rent’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read More
Nominations sought for Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Student Awards
Nominations are being sought for the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Student Awards, presented annually to at least one graduate student and one medical student associated with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who have made outstanding contributions to the institution by fostering a more diverse environment. Read More
Fall session of Blair School’s Kindermusik begins Sept. 6
The Blair School of Music's nationally acclaimed Kindermusik program is designed for children from infancy to 6 years of age and their caregivers. Participants enjoy singing, listening, dancing, interacting socially and playing simple instruments. Read More
From ‘EDI Matter’: ‘The riptide set me free’
Senior Katie Martinez has been an influential voice on campus, sharing her experiences with bipolar disorder in an effort to reduce stigma and promote a culture of compassion at Vanderbilt. In this insightful piece, Martinez gives us an update on her life over the past three years. Read More
From ‘EDI Matter’: Suicide risk – does talking about it matter?
Supporting friends, loved ones and fellow community members means being prepared to ask difficult questions. Dr. Catherine Fuchs of the Psychological and Counseling Center shares important data and insights regarding whether asking about suicide increases suicidal ideation in adolescents, young adults and the general at-risk population. Read More
VUToday: Williams, Hetherington among weekly roundup of VU stories in the news
Vice Chancellor David Williams is quoted in a "New York Times" article about college football, and Professor Marc Hetherington discusses authoritarianism in a "Christian Science Monitor" article about the rise of the “alt-right” movement in politics. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Aug. 29. Read More
Legislators encourage nursing students to share real-life impact of health care issues
Be involved, be personal and be succinct. That's what two Tennessee lawmakers told doctoral nursing students interested in health care policy. Read More
Pastry Protection: Q&A with Candice Cook Simmons, JD’03, about Trademarking Intellectual Property
Sure, you’ve heard of the Cronut®. It’s the half-croissant, half-doughnut that took the world by storm a few years ago. But have you ever wondered… Read More
VU Divinity School to host ‘American Epic’ print exhibition
An exhibition by master printmaker Jesse Shaw will open Sept. 22 at Vanderbilt Divinity School with a public gallery talk and reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Read More
House Calls to the Homeless
Wednesday is clinic day for Vanderbilt psychiatrist Sheryl Fleisch, M.D. The day is packed with patients, many with multiple physical and mental issues. Fleisch is… Read More
Study: Homebuyer course attendees less likely to face foreclosure
Odd of foreclosure were 42 percent lower among those who completed the homebuyer class. Read More
Kidney cancer educational conference at VICC set Sept. 10
Kidney cancer patients, family members, health care providers and members of the public are invited to attend a free educational workshop about the disease to be held at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC). Read More
Mayor speaks to Owen, public policy students
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry met with Vanderbilt students at a pair of recent campus events. Read More
Strong Inside: How Perry Wallace changed the course of SEC history
Relentlessly courted by athletic powerhouses nationwide, Perry Wallace, BE’70, ultimately made the short trip across town to Vanderbilt—and changed the course of SEC history… Read More
Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box resumes with Wood and Bess
Historian Michael Bess, who writes about the social and cultural impact of technological change, leads off this year's free Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box series Sept. 7 at the downtown library. Read More
