New player in heart cell growth
Vanderbilt researchers have identified a new protein involved in heart cell growth, which could improve understanding of pathologic cardiac hypertrophy. Read More
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AlertVU: Tornado warning cancelled
April 3, 5:20 Tornado warning cancelled. The tornado threat has passed for the Vanderbilt area. Severe weather may still be possible. Monitor weather reports. April… Read More
Four students recognized by Goldwater Foundation
Four Vanderbilt students have been recognized in this year’s Goldwater Scholars competition. Ariel Helms has been selected as a Goldwater Scholar, and Taylor Cannon, Eunice Jun and Pavan Myneni have received honorable mentions. Read More
Vandy Cooks: ‘From the Training Table to creating successful spring celebrations’
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present Vanderbilt Campus Dining sous chef Brian Hancock for a Vandy Cooks event from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 17. Read More
Expert: Stop complaining about the moral decline of Western society
Morality is not declining in the modern world, says Edward Rubin, University Professor of Law and Political Science, in a new book. Instead, a new morality is replacing the previous one. Read More
Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
This week’s photos are all about spring – especially the cherry trees. As Instagrammer @hastingsak put it, “Who needs to go to D.C. Read More
Student art installations focus on Hillsboro Village
Eight students in a class taught by Professor of Art Mel Ziegler have created installations designed to prompt a creative response to the missions of various Hillsboro Village businesses. Read More
WOW: ‘How International Aid is Crippling African Development’ April 8
International Student and Scholar Services will host the latest installment of World on Wednesday on April 8. Read More
Alumna helps Nashville build a fashion industry
With several Nashville-based fashion brands on the cusp of a major breakout (imogene + willie, Ceri Hoover Bags and Otis James Nashville), Van Tucker, EMBA’96,… Read More
U.S. Department of State profiles Kristin Fleschner, BS’03, as part of Women’s History Month 2015
Kristin Fleschner, BS’03, who has worked on gender, peace and security issues for the federal government since 2008 was one of 17 women profiled by… Read More
Gottfried stepping down as Commencement’s university faculty marshal
Professor of English Roy Gottfried is stepping down as Vanderbilt's faculty marshal after many years of service at Commencement. Read More
Wehby receives 2015 CEC Special Education Research Award
Joseph Wehby has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children. Read More
Cancer signaling pathway blocker
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have discovered a new way to inhibit Hedgehog (Hh) signaling, an important regulatory pathway for vertebrate development – and cancer. Read More
VUCast: Sweet Sound of Success
Hear how a talented student is earning accolades in Vienna; see what an engineering student built to advance biomedical research; and celebrate with the newly accepted members of the Class of 2019. Watch now! Read More
Meditation workshop at new zen garden scheduled for April 7
Project Dialogue and the Vanderbilt Buddhist Community will host a meditation workshop at the new zen garden at the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life on April 7. Read More
Staff and faculty can get discount on tickets for Rites of Spring
This year’s festival, scheduled for April 17 and 18, will include performances by Chance the Rapper, Young the Giant, Portugal. The Man, T-Pain, RAC, The Lone Bellow, Matoma, Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes, and Louisa Wendorff. Read More
Q&A with alumnus, ExxonMobil VP Jack P. Williams
Jack P. Williams, a Vanderbilt alumnus and senior executive at ExxonMobil, discussed energy and success preceding his campus visit. Read More
New retirement plan structure aims to increase participation by making options more manageable
When designing the new retirement plan structure, Vanderbilt’s Retirement Plan Oversight Committee considered independent third-party research on how the number of investment choices affects retirement plan participation. Read More
Blair Big Band featuring Jeff Coffin April 9
The Blair Big Band closes its concert season with Grammy-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin April 9. Read More
World War I historian to deliver Byrn Lecture at Vanderbilt
Christopher Clark, author of "The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914," will speak April 8. Read More
