Benches, trees highlight VUMC Plaza renovation
The Medical Center campus looks different yet again as the latest phase of the plaza renovation, the space in front of Light Hall, has reopened for pedestrian traffic. Read More
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Patient encourages early screening for colon cancer
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center patient encourages early screening for colon cancer. Read More
VICC to benefit from upcoming Kenny Chesney concert at Auburn
The Chicken Salad Chick Foundation has named Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center as one of the beneficiaries of funds raised at the inaugural Music & Miracles Superfest, featuring singer Kenny Chesney. Read More
Powers receives award from Nutrition and Dietetics association
James Powers, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and chief of Geriatric Medicine at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center, was recently named to receive the Iris Award from the Nashville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Read More
Cancer prevention and poverty
A new epidemiological study supports smoking cessation and avoidance of sedentary lifestyle as cancer prevention measures. Read More
VIDL invites applications for graduate student fellowships
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning invites applications for graduate student fellowships for the 2016-17 academic year. Graduate fellows will pursue joint and individual projects relating to a wide variety of digital learning, including advancing scholarship in digital learning and creating and evaluating digital learning content. Read More
Perez named Vanderbilt associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer
Michael G. Perez, a recognized university facilities leader with more than 30 years’ experience, will join Vanderbilt University June 1 as associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer. Read More
Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements. Read More
March issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the March issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente's newsletter, now available online. Read More
Power and Internet service restored following interruption to parts of campus
Power and Internet service were interrupted on parts of the Vanderbilt University campus for about two hours Wednesday afternoon after a small electrical fire at the Hill Center. Both the Hill Center and the adjoining Commons Center were evacuated, but were re-opened shortly after 6 p.m. Read More
‘Play and Language’ continuing education course offered April 8-9
Carol Westby, a speech-language pathologist who is nationally recognized for her work in play assessment and development, theory of mind, and language-literacy relationships, will present a two-day course, “Play and Language,” April 8-9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Read More
Watch Social Security and Medicare basics recordings posted on HR website
If you missed the March Social Security and Medicare basics sessions, you can now watch recordings through the HR website. Read More
Mahadevan wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Engineering professor Sankaran Mahadevan has been named as the Vanderbilt recipient of the 2016 SEC Faculty Achievement Award. The award is given annually to a professor at each of the SEC's 14 member schools. Read More
Pirates: Hear the real story at April 6 library talk
The next Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box talk at the downtown Nashville Public Library will discuss "Pirates Through History." College of Arts and Science Dean Lauren Benton will be the speaker. Read More
University-wide limited submission opportunity: American Diabetes Association
Vanderbilt may nominate one Medical Center and one university candidate for the 2015 Pathway to Stop Diabetes awards competition. Read More
Get a free Ben & Jerry’s cone, support Project SEARCH April 12
Enjoy Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day April 12 and support Project SEARCH, a program housed at Vanderbilt that provides free on-the-job training and job placement to people living with disabilities. Read More
Limited-time offer: Get discount on tickets to Southern Women’s Show
The Southern Women’s Show is coming to Nashville's Music City Center, and you’re invited to attend at a discounted rate. Read More
WOW April 6: ‘Hope for Humanity? Domestic Sources of Global Conflict’
International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, which gives students, faculty and Vanderbilt community members the chance to engage with other parts of campus through presentations on topics that address and open discussion on a breadth of global issues and experiences. Read More
Registration open for VRWC summer youth programs
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering youth programs this summer for every age group. Register now to keep your kids active over the summer months. Read More
Historian puts Trump and Sanders in context
Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are both riding on the anger of the working class, although their messages and intentions couldn't be more different, says a Vanderbilt historian. Read More
