Tissue regulation expert Nusse set for next Discovery Lecture
Roel Nusse, Ph.D., an expert in the regulation of tissue growth and development by Wnt signaling pathways, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 23. Read More
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Vanderbilt’s Helms, Perry named Truman Scholars
Two Vanderbilt juniors were selected to be 2015 Truman Scholars, good for $30,000 scholarships for graduate school. Read More
Join mayor for ‘100 Miles’ health campaign
The "100 Miles with the Mayor" events will highlight infrastructure improvements during Karl Dean’s two terms in office that make it easier for people to be active and healthy. Read More
Philosophers honor Lenn Goodman’s research in new book
Lenn Goodman, whose philosophical research is being lauded in a book that includes his name in the title, will be honored by academic colleagues at an April 20 public celebration in Buttrick Hall. Read More
Free screening event for head and neck cancers set for April 17
Vanderbilt’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center are providing free head and neck cancer screenings Friday, April 17. The screenings are open to the public and no appointments are needed. Read More
Op-ed: Americans with payday loans spent or saved their tax rebates, rather than using it to pay off debt
In the London School of Economics blog, Paige Marta Skiba writes that most people with outstanding payday loan debt spent or saved a tax rebate instead of using it to pay off debt. Read More
VU team’s cattle research may yield lung disease clues
Vanderbilt University researchers have found a genetic mutation that causes pulmonary hypertension in cattle grazed at high altitude, and which leads to a life-threatening condition called brisket disease. Read More
Expanded donation, recycling options available April 20-May 10
Donation and recycling locations on campus will be expanded from April 20 to May 10, just in time for student move out and office spring-cleaning efforts. Read More
Expert panel proposes means of preventing misbehavior in schools
At the Peabody Research Institute’s annual mini-conference, education researchers addressed different aspects of misbehavior in schools. Read More
Behavior Analysis Clinic equips new generation of practitioners
Vanderbilt offers interventions for children and families dealing with disabilities and behavior problems. Read More
De-stress with yoga on the lawn May 14
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center's Life Phase Series will present “De-stress with Yoga on the Lawn” from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. Read More
Register now for this summer’s Youth Sports Safety Conference
The Youth Sports Safety Conference and Gala is scheduled for July 16 and 17 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The conference is presented by the Program for Injury Prevention in Youth Sports at Vanderbilt. Read More
Fleming to speak on ‘Bias and Barriers Facing Women in STEM’ April 23
Karen Fleming, a professor of biophysics at Johns Hopkins University and author of the blog "Achieving Gender Equity in Science," will speak on "Bias and Barriers Facing Women in STEM: How Can Women Move Beyond Them?" from 1 to 2 p.m. April 23 in Light Hall, Room 202. Read More
Jack Minardi’s advanced 3-D electronics printer grabs national spotlight
Jack Minardi’s work represents a huge step in a technology known for making giant leaps. Minardi, BE’12, is co-founder and software engineering lead for Voxel8,… Read More
Get customized VU hats at Lids; Nashville-area Walmart stores now carrying apparel
Vanderbilt is partnering with Nashville-area Lids stores to offer customizable Vanderbilt-logo hats. In addition, Vanderbilt apparel and headwear is now being sold at select Walmart stores. Read More
Levi Watkins Jr., medical pioneer and champion of racial equality, dies
Levi Watkins Jr., a renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke. Read More
Remembering Levi Watkins Jr.
Andre Churchwell, M.D., George Hill, Ph.D., Kevin Johnson, M.D., and John Tarpley, M.D., reflect on the life and legacy of Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Read More
Vanderbilt mourns loss of Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., pioneer of medicine and champion of racial equality
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African-American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke. He was 70. Read More
VRWC launches Musician’s Night April 16
Join us Thursday, April 16, for the kickoff of Musician’s Night at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More
Winner of 2015 Hamblet Award, top student art prize, is named
Hamblet Award winner Alexis Jackson will receive a $25,000 prize that provides the funds for a year of art research and travel, culminating in a solo show at Vanderbilt in one year. Read More
