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Engineering alumnus among youngest African American tenured professors in computer science

James Hill, MS’06, PhD’09, an associate professor of computer and information science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, has become one of the youngest African Americans… Read More

Center for Student Wellbeing, assistant director for access and inclusion at Psychological and Counseling Center announced

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has announced an immediate expansion in staff that have experience and skills working with people of varying racial and cultural backgrounds, and the opening of a new Center for Student Wellbeing. Read More

Engineering alumnus turned brewer says background comes in handy for beer biz

Justin Cox, BE’04, faced a conundrum four years ago – keep working at a steady, prestigious job with the federal government or turn his home… Read More

Committee charged with recommending new University Courses designed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

The Office of the Provost has charged a faculty committee with assessing proposals for new University Courses that will address topics tied to diversity, equity and inclusion, race and ethnicity, identity literacy, and/or cultural competency within an interdisciplinary setting. Read More

Q&A: Vanderbilt alum, Twitter video platform designer shares advice on career

If you have ever posted or watched a video on Twitter, then you have witnessed the work of Can Envarli, BS’05. Read More

Employee appreciation day at Barnes & Noble is Dec. 11

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will offer Vanderbilt faculty and staff an extra 10 percent off all merchandise on Friday, Dec. 11, in addition to the regular employee discount of 10 percent. Read More

Applications sought for NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards

The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research directly after completion of their terminal doctoral/research degree or clinical residency, thereby forgoing the traditional postdoctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career. Read More

Intensive Intervention

For Joseph Lambert, developing the very best teaching standards in special education is not just a profession, it’s personal. After observing his own brother's behavioral challenges, he pursued a life advocating for young people with autism. Read More

Humphrey Fellows visit Oasis Center, meet government officials

Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows toured Oasis Center, attended met Mayor Megan Barry at Veterans Day parade. Read More

CNN/Facebook Campaign Camper to make Vanderbilt stop Dec. 4

The CNN/Facebook Campaign Camper, a specially designed Airstream trailer complete with a video booth, will make a stop on Vanderbilt University’s Alumni Lawn from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Read More

VCH Taco Bell closing for renovations

Make note of regular business hours for dining locations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More

Vanderbilt School of Engineering, partners awarded $3.5 million from ARPA-E for transformational energy technology

A new $3.5 million award from the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy will support Vanderbilt University School of Engineering researchers' and their partners' efforts to create software that can control the Smart Grid – a decentralized power system that is more efficient, sustainable and reliable than America’s current electrical power delivery. Read More

Vanderbilt dietitian offers guidelines to not gaining weight during the holidays

Vanderbilt University Medical Center dietitian and certified personal trainer Jessica Bennett is asked frequently this time of year: How can I enjoy holiday parties and meals with family and not gain weight? Read More

‘Messages of Hope’ prostate cancer event is Dec. 11

"Messages of Hope: Advances in Prostate Cancer Prevention, Research and Treatment," a free program for prostate cancer survivors, caregivers and health professionals, will be held Friday, Dec. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Read More

Chancellor, students celebrate Thanksgiving early

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and his wife, Lydia, hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 23 for students who were unable to travel home for the holiday. Read More

Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities

Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Read More

Lung transplant patient marks special anniversary

On Nov. 24, Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient Pam Smith will have a low-key lunch with a longtime friend to celebrate reaching 25 years post transplant. Read More

Tennessee Poison Center warns of Thanksgiving hazards

Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with family, friends, football and feasting. Unfortunately, it is also a… Read More

University Web Communications named greenest group on campus

Vanderbilt Web Communications was the winner of this year’s football sustainability competition and was named the “greenest group on campus” for the football season. Read More

Next Steps at Vanderbilt takes huge leap forward thanks to federal grant

Tennessee’s first postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities, Next Steps at Vanderbilt, will expand significantly thanks to new federal funding. Read More