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Medical student follows call to practice family medicine thanks to scholarship support

A Canby Robinson Society scholarship enabled Mary Masterman to attend Vanderbilt and pursue her dream of practicing family medicine without the worry of impending debt. Read More

Vanderbilt helps Arts and Science student frame his world view

Born in a northwest suburb of Chicago to parents who immigrated to the U.S. from southwestern India, Shawn Albert realized early on that he wanted to travel the world. Read More

James Holmes mass shooting trial – mental health and gun violence expert available

Jonathan Metzl is an expert on gun violence and mental illness. And he has new research that specifically addresses issues surrounding mental illness and mass shootings. Read More

Class of 2015: Julian Hinds champions students and civil rights

One of the challenges of doing the work that Julian Hinds is determined to do is that results may not be immediately palpable. Hinds plans to be an attorney who is deeply invested in civil rights issues and helping students gain access to quality education. Read More

‘Intimate Devotions and Everyday Objects in Late Antiquity’ continues through Sept. 4

There's still time to view the exhibition, which was curated by Vanderbilt students and explores the devotional traditions of individuals who practiced Judaism, Christianity and Roman religions from the first century B.C.E. to the seventh century C.E. Read More

Tennessee lawmakers to ‘talk teaching’ at Peabody April 30

Sen. Steven Dickerson, Rep. John Ray Clemmons and the Tennessee Department of Education's Paul Fleming will discuss teacher preparation and development. Read More

Best hospital depends on cancer type

Best hospital rankings for cancer do not take into account the fact that cancer reflects many different diseases. Read More

Sculptural installation now on display at Studio Arts Center courtyard

An installation currently on display in the courtyard of the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center is the result of a collaboration between Vanderbilt art students and a local sculptor. Read More

Alumna Mary Beth Ballard shares her story to raise awareness about bladder cancer

Ballard currently is organizing BCAN’s inaugural Walk for Bladder Cancer in Nashville, which will take place May 3 at Sevier Park and will feature several Vanderbilt teams. Read More

VUPD seeks community feedback

The Vanderbilt University Police Department is seeking feedback from the community members it serves as the department pursues re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Read More

Human trafficking researcher can comment on bipartisan bill

Human trafficking expert Cecilia Hyunjung Mo is optimistic about the progress being made on a bipartisan bill to fight human trafficking. But she says additional steps must be taken by lawmakers, companies and consumers. Read More

VUCast: Punchline Power

Learn how female comedians are influencing our perceptions of femininity; see how you can benefit from the same stuff keeping race car drivers alive; and hear how a Vanderbilt senior finds inspiration in building motorcycles. Watch now! Read More

VU community gets update on strategic plan at town halls

Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students came together at three town hall meetings this month to learn more about and provide feedback on the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read More

Helguera, rare book collector and longtime Vanderbilt history professor, has died

Vanderbilt mourns the death of J. León Helguera, who taught history for 28 years and donated a treasure trove of books and other writings from Colombia to the university's library. Read More

Get Vandy Cooks recipe for blackened mahi mahi tacos

Vanderbilt Campus Dining Sous Chef Brian Hancock prepared blackened mahi mahi tacos and grilled zucchini hummus during his Vandy Cooks demonstration April 17. Read More

Volunteer opportunity: Poll officials needed for Davidson County elections

The Davidson County Election Commission is recruiting poll officials to staff polling locations for the upcoming 2015 election cycle. Read More

Emilie Townes is recipient of higher education Pacesetter Award

Divinity School Dean Emilie Townes has received the Pacesetter Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education. Read More

Family reunification drives child migration from Latin America

New research by Katharine Donato and Blake Sisk examines why children make the difficult journey north. Read More

Next World on Wednesdays will examine Niger’s people and culture

Siradji Mahamane, a 2014-15 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow from Niger, will discuss and answer questions about his home country on Wednesday, April 22, at the next World on Wednesdays gathering. Read More

Boosting beta cells in diabetes

New findings suggest that it might be possible to treat diabetes by regenerating insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Read More