Gifford, Bell land development awards in aging research
Two faculty members of the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center are among a handful of 2015 scholars for the Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program. Read More
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Provost seeks ideas for new immersion project
This week, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente issued a call to the Vanderbilt community to solicit ideas for Vanderbilt’s 2017 Quality Enhancement Plan, which will support the Immersion Vanderbilt pillar of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read More
Providers, clinics lauded for patient satisfaction efforts
Three areas of Vanderbilt University Medical Center won Top Performer Awards in the 2015 Excellence in Healthcare Award, sponsored by Professional Research Consultants Inc. (PRC), Vanderbilt’s patient satisfaction surveyor until recently. Read More
Urbano recalled for dedicated leadership, commitment
Terri (Mary Theresa) Urbano, Ph.D., MPH, clinical professor of Pediatrics, emerita, died on Aug. 27. Read More
Ebola symposium to feature Nigerian physicians
Three Nigerian physicians who survived Ebola virus disease in July 2014 after coming in direct contact with an Ebola-infected patient will speak at Vanderbilt University Medical Center next Wednesday, Sept. 16. Read More
Medical informatics group elects Lehmann
Christoph Lehmann, M.D., professor of Pediatrics and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was recently elected president-elect of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA). Read More
Career conference offers insights to grad students
Choosing a career is like grading a diamond; you must consider your shortcomings, desires and values as well as your strengths, a biopharmaceutical company executive advised graduate students recently during a recent career conference at Vanderbilt University. Read More
‘Simple Beginnings’ ceremony welcomes doctoral students
Vanderbilt University welcomed 97 new doctoral students on Sept. 4 during the sixth annual “Simple Beginnings” ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room packed with family members and other well-wishers. Read More
Embracing challenges helps drive Orthopaedics’ Weikert
Before Douglas Weikert, M.D., came to Vanderbilt, he followed Larry Bird down a basketball court in French Lick, Indiana, where the NBA legend was five grades ahead of him in school. Read More
Teamwork, mission focus key to Pediatrics’ success: Webber
Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, delivered the annual State of the Department of Pediatrics Address Tuesday to faculty, staff and trainees, focusing on the interconnectedness of three mission areas — research, clinical care and education — as the underpinnings of the department’s continued success. Read More
Efforts to support employees in Guard, Reserve honored
Vanderbilt University Medical Center officials were recently honored by the Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for their dedication to supporting reserve military personnel. Read More
VRWC partners with Nashville Rescue Mission on ‘undie-raiser’ project
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is partnering with the Nashville Rescue Mission this semester on its Please Don’t Blush … “undie-raiser” project. Read More
Sept. 11 remembrance scheduled for noon Friday
At noon on Friday, four chimes will sound from the bell tower of Kirkland Hall symbolizing the four crash sites and solemnizing both the tragedy and the extraordinary heroism that define Sept. 11, 2001, as a day of both loss and unity. Read More
Memorial for student Patrick Dugan Sept. 11
A time of remembrance and celebration for student Terence Patrick Dugan Jr. is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in the Student Life Center ballroom. Read More
Nine professors honored at endowed chair holder celebration
The extraordinary achievements of nine Vanderbilt endowed chair holders were lauded at a Sept. 8 celebration during which generous donors were thanked. Read More
Vanderbilt hosts series of events around national observance of Constitution/Citizenship Day Sept. 17
Panel discussions on immigration and the Second Amendment and a concert are some of the events planned at Vanderbilt University in observance of Constitution Day/Citizenship Day on Sept. 17. Read More
2015 Science Day to honor Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s 50th anniversary
To celebrate the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s 50th anniversary as one of the nation’s original Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers, the VKC will host its 2015 Science Day on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read More
Results of ‘Housing First and Fast’ project discussed Sept. 11
Cara Robinson, assistant professor in urban studies at Tennessee State University, will present a summary of her research and recommendations for future homeless housing initiatives from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Hadley Park Community Center. Read More
Complete Go for the Gold Step 2 – Wellness Actions Log
Use the Wellness Actions Log to keep track of the things you do to maintain or improve your wellness, set personal goals and follow your progress. Read More
Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair set for Sept. 17
The 2015 Vanderbilt University Research Fair provides undergraduate students a chance to showcase their research work in a campus-wide celebration. Read More
