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Class of 2016: Connor D. Henderson advocates for human rights and the arts

In his four years at Vanderbilt, Connor D. Henderson has become a strong advocate for expanded campus space and resources for student productions. Some of his favorite memories are of cultural showcases by the Vanderbilt performing arts community filled with music, dance and food. Read More

Class of 2016: Gabrielle Tate is designing cars—and her future

School of Engineering senior Gabrielle Tate—Gabbey to her friends—has the drive it takes to make U.S. automakers take notice. Read More

Politics front and center in fight for next Supreme Court justice, panel says

The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February threw a wrench in the works of an already complicated election year at a time of great political partisanship in Washington and the country. On Monday evening, Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos convened a panel of experts to discuss the sudden vacancy and the controversy surrounding the nomination of a new justice. Read More

Third-year law student wins Environmental Law Institute writing competition

Megan McLean, JD’16, has won the Environmental Law Institute’s 2015–16 Beveridge & Diamond Constitutional Environmental Law Writing Competition. Read More

Limited submission opportunity: W.M. Keck Foundation

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center may each nominate one candidate for the W.M. Keck Foundation Medical Research Program and one candidate for the Science and Engineering Program for 2016. Read More

Drug combos for glioblastoma

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that activation of a certain signaling pathway protects brain cancers from targeted therapies, suggesting that using therapeutics that block both pathways may be a promising treatment. Read More

Get discount on ‘Bridges,’ ‘Beauty,’ ‘If/Then,’ Jane Lynch

Vanderbilt 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

Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning announces student prizes

The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning has announced this year’s recipients of its prizes for digital innovation by an undergraduate student and by a graduate or professional student. Read More

Vanderbilt community invited to give input on MNPS director search

Members of the Vanderbilt community have the opportunity to provide input in the director of schools search in Nashville. Read More

Community Engagement Research Proseminar Series April 28–May 24

The Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance presents the Community Engagement Research Proseminar Series April 28–May 24. Read More

Transition complete: Vanderbilt University Medical Center is independent entity

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is now operating as a fully independent, nonprofit entity, following the completion of the legal transaction on April 30 that separated it legally and financially from Vanderbilt University. The transition positions VUMC for future growth and investment, while preserving its tightly woven connections to the University in research and teaching. Read More

Vandy Cooks May 20 features School of Nursing’s Jamie Pope

Join Jamie Pope, assistant professor of nutritional science at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, as she presents the May edition of Vandy Cooks from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center’s demonstration kitchen. Read More

Employee Health and Fitness Day is May 18

Join the celebration as Vanderbilt observes Employee Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 18, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

Message from Dr. Jeff Balser on finalization of VU-VUMC transition

Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D. April 29, 2016 Dear Colleagues, I’m delighted to report that we have reached an historic milestone:   tomorrow will… Read More

Message from Chancellor Zeppos on finalization of VU-VUMC transition

The restructuring of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center as separate legal and financial entities positions both institutions for even greater strength in the complex environments of higher education and health care, respectively. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center independent entity effective April 30

Effective April 30, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will be a fully independent, nonprofit entity following the completion of the transaction that separated it legally and financially from Vanderbilt University. The transition positions VUMC for future growth and investment, while preserving its tightly woven connections to the university in research and teaching. Read More

Graduate fellows in teaching and learning programs to present May 18

An event featuring presentations by graduate fellows in Vanderbilt teaching and learning programs is set for May 18. Read More

Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week

This image from the remixed version of the alma mater is one of our favorite #vandygram photos of the week. Read More

Writers-in-residence impact, inspire first-year students

The Writers-in-Residence program at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons mixes students from Vanderbilt’s highly regarded MFA creative writing program with students from the university’s first-year living and learning community to explore fiction and poetry. Read More

Vanderbilt graduate program for working adults to hold open house

Working adults looking to further their education are invited to the open house of Vanderbilt's MLAS program at 6 p.m. May 4. Read More