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Love named a fellow of AANP

Rene Love, DNP, director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan) Program, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Read More

Team tracks how kidney responds to blood pressure meds

Changes in the kidney can limit the blood pressure-lowering effects of thiazide diuretics, a new study reports. Read More

Babies born with drug withdrawal symptoms on rise

The number of infants born in the United States with drug withdrawal symptoms, also known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), nearly doubled in a four-year period. Read More

VICC at Franklin adds new radiation therapy technology

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) at Franklin has added new technology to enhance treatment for patients needing radiation therapy or stereotactic body radiation. Read More

Stem cells, Wnt signaling explored at Discovery lecture

Our tissues are in a constant state of flux — cells are lost and cells are generated, with local signals and stem cells maintaining the balance, said Roel Nusse, Ph.D., during last week’s Flexner Discovery Lecture. Read More

Free estate-planning advice May 15; will prep services continue

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host a free estate-planning event for employees on Friday, May 15. Read More

Video: Levi Watkins Jr. Memorial Service

Watch video of the memorial service celebrating the life of Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., which was held Thursday,… Read More

Lync users enjoy new features, cloud technology with updated 2013 client

Mobile applications, cloud technology and Skype federation are some of the benefits of Lync 2013, recently deployed by Vanderbilt IT. Read More

April issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available

"As we near graduation, there is a bright light shining on the tremendous talent we have on campus – from the students celebrating well-earned degrees, to the faculty reflecting on a year filled with achievements in scholarship and promotions, to the staff knowing the immeasurable gratitude for their day-in, day-out service," writes Provost Susan Wente in the April 2015 issue of The Open Dore. Read More

Class of 2015: Augie Phillips, Ted Moock and Dan McNeill find harmony in the Melodores

It’s safe to say that Dan McNeill, Ted Moock and Augie Phillips always will remember what they were doing on Dec. 17, 2014. That evening they tuned in to NBC to watch the Melodores, a student a cappella group, compete on "The Sing-Off" holiday special. Read More

Vanderbilt psychiatrist says demystifying weather can help ease anxiety during spring storms

iStockPhotography For many, springtime brings more than April showers and May flowers. Each year, the season brings fear and anxiety to many… Read More

VUCast: Building a Better App

In the latest VUCast: See how a School of Engineering senior is improving children’s educational apps; hear about the “revolution” our Senior Day speaker will share with graduates; and learn how Vanderbilt is investing in Tennessee. Watch now! Read More

Lee Martin, who’s helped hundreds conquer the English language, to retire

Listen to Lee Martin’s crisp diction and steady speech, and it’s no surprise he’s made a career of helping non-native English speakers communicate better. Read More

Gauthier selected 2015 Professor of the Year by SEC

Isabel Gauthier, who studies how the brain develops expertise, has been selected as the 2015 Professor of the Year by the Southeastern Conference of Universities. Read More

Vanderbilt retirement plan transition is complete

Vanderbilt’s retirement plan transition is complete. You can now enjoy the convenience of managing your account in one place with more online features. Read More

Everywhere @ Once: Alum Oliver Luckett’s influence on social media reaches far and wide

Oliver Luckett, BA’96, never saw it coming. When he stepped off the curb to cross the busy San Francisco street, the taxi cab was moving… Read More

International educators leave Vanderbilt with powerful action plans

Vanderbilt's cohort of Humphrey Fellows are ready to transform education in their home countries. Read More

David Ong, professor of Biochemistry, emeritus, dies at 71

David E. Ong, Ph.D., professor of Biochemistry, emeritus, whose contributions to research in the area of vitamin A biochemistry were recognized worldwide, died April 25. He was 71. Read More

Class of 2015: Junyi Chu brings global perspective to helping children learn

Is there a better way to teach kids math? Senior Junyi Chu, a child development and cognitive studies major, is using her honors thesis to explore that question. Read More

Vanderbilt undergrads create Bazaar, a Craigslist for universities only

Just in time for college move-out season, two Vanderbilt University computer science seniors are introducing an app that should make selling all those textbooks, beanbag chairs and outdated laptops a lot easier. Read More