MEDIA TIP SHEET: Education researchers available to comment on Metro Schools’ next steps
Peabody researchers can speak on a wide array of topics, including talent retention, school turnaround and administrative leadership. Read More
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Annual Music, Mind and Society symposium is Sept. 12
The Program for Music, Mind and Society at Vanderbilt presents its annual symposium, "The Science of Song," Sept. 12 from 2 to 8 p.m. in Ingram Hall of the Blair School of Music. Read More
Dan Whittle, BA’84: Cuban Preservation
As Cuba and the U.S. renew diplomatic ties, a tropical island paradise beckons American tourists and businesses long excluded from its shores. Which is exactly… Read More
Dr. Brett Snyder, BS’85, MD’89: Giving Children Something to Smile About
One of life’s universal joys is making a child smile. Another is bringing tears of gratitude to the eyes of that child’s parents. For more… Read More
Chapters Bring Vanderbilt Classrooms to Alumni
Vanderbilt alumni share a passion for lifelong learning and often request educational programs. Read More
Annual CMN Hospitals Telethon celebrates more than $2.7 million in gifts
The annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Telethon raised a recording-breaking amount to benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More
Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics Launches Video Contest; Deadline Friday, June 10
VUH and Clinics is launching its first video contest. Read More
Hasty selected to participate in academic medicine program for women
Alyssa Hasty, Ph.D., a Vanderbilt obesity researcher, has been selected to participate in the 22nd class of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women. Read More
VUMC ophthalmologist urges eye protection from the bright summer sunshine
When it comes to sun safety, most people are quick to grab a hat and lather on sunscreen. Doctors at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want consumers to be on the lookout for another protective measure – sunglasses. Read More
VUMC Lung Cancer Screening Center earns recognition
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. Read More
VUMC interpreter receives honor from international association
For the first time ever a Vanderbilt University Medical Center interpreter was named Interpreter of the Year by the International Medical Interpreters Association. Read More
Children’s Hospital physicians honored by Tennessee pediatrics society
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top accolades to two physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for their commitment to children, families and the practice of pediatrics. Read More
VUMC provides ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke response
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s rapid response in treating stroke patients has received the American Stroke Association’s Honor Roll-Elite Plus recognition. Read More
Get Fit Franklin
Gov. Bill Haslam, center, and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore (to Haslam’s left) pose with the Get Fit Franklin/Healthier Tennessee Steering Committee. Get… Read More
Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics CEO Mitch Edgeworth to give annual update
Mitch Edgeworth and his senior team will host the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics first “road show” called Catalyst for Change on Friday, June 17. Read More
Landmark report urges caution before releasing gene drive-modified organisms
A new report released this week raises questions about “gene drives,” a biological process that can profoundly and rapidly alter the characteristics of entire species. Read More
Strategic planning, career development ahead: Brown
Nancy Brown, M.D., chair of the Department of Medicine, ticked off a wealth of accomplishments for the 2016 academic year at the recent State of the Department of Medicine Address Read More
Martina McBride Visit
(photo by Joe Howell) Country music recording artist Martina McBride visited patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on June 7, holding a… Read More
Uninsured heart attack patients more likely to be transferred to another facility: study
A new study finds that uninsured heart attack patients are more likely to be transferred. Read More
SkyVU website launched
A new website has been launched for SkyVU, the cloud-based system that will replace current e-business services and provide a modern, synchronized environment to allow university faculty and staff to spend less time on paperwork and more time on efforts that contribute to the university’s mission. Read More
