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Protect yourself from phishing scams during tax season

In light of the large number of phishing breaches across the nation this past year, Vanderbilt IT would like to raise awareness about phishing during tax season. Read More

Vanderbilt strengthens relationships across state at Day on the Hill

Vanderbilt hosted a Day on the Hill breakfast reception for state legislators and staff members March 31 and showcased Vanderbilt's significant impact in each of Tennessee's 95 counties. The Melodores also performed. Read More

“Religions, Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life” David Weintraub, Professor, 4.1.2015

Watch video of “Religions, Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life” by Professor David Weintraub on April 1st, 2015 during the Osher Center for Lifelong Learning Institute’s Spring… Read More

“From Romantic Poetry to the Writings of the Beat Generation” Robert Barsky, 4.1.2015

Watch video of “From Romantic Poetry to the Writings of the Beat Generation” by Professor Robert Barsky on April 1st, 2015 during the Osher Lifelong… Read More

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Theory of Relativity at Dyer April 8

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the theory’s publication, Dyer Observatory will host a talk by "What is Relativity?" author Jeffrey Bennett on April 8. Read More

New free Vanderbilt course to teach computer programming to beginners

A new free massive open online course, or MOOC, is being offered by Vanderbilt University that will teach computer programming to those with little or no previous experience this spring. Read More

Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly

Five faculty awards were handed out March 31 during Spring Faculty Assembly, including the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award. Read More

Health Professions Graduate School Fair is Thursday

The ninth annual Health Professions Graduate School Fair will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Anyone interested in applying to a health professions graduate school program is encouraged to attend. Read More

‘Therapeutics of Breathing’ yoga workshop offered May 29-31

The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt will offer a three-day workshop examining the therapeutic breathing aspects of yoga May 29-31. Read More

Uruguayans skeptical as government takes control of marijuana market

Nearly 60 percent of Uruguayans disapprove of their governments move to take over the marijuana market, according to a LAPOP survey. Read More

Vanderbilt Theatre to perform plays by Tennessee Williams

Vanderbilt University Theatre presents five short plays by esteemed American playwright Tennessee Williams April 2-5 at Neely Auditorium. Read More

Register now for Girls And Science Camp, June 15-19

Girls And Science (GAS) Camp 2015 will be held June 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. It is open to rising eighth and ninth graders and sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach. Read More

Register now for Boys Exploring Science and Technology Camp, June 8-12

BEST Camp 2015 will be held June 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. It is open to rising eighth and ninth graders and sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach. Read More

March issue of ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available

"This summer we will welcome two new Deans – Lauren Benton, incoming dean of the College of Arts and Science, and Vanessa Beasley, incoming dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Of great importance, both were identified and selected through representative processes – with the input of diverse search committees that reflect Vanderbilt’s broad constituencies," writes Provost Susan Wente in the March 2015 issue of "The Open Dore." Read More

Road closure on Natchez Trace begins April 4

The northbound lane of Natchez Trace between Children’s Way and Jess Neely Drive will be closed beginning Saturday, April 4, through Monday, April 20. This two-week closure is made necessary by construction being done on the McGugin Center addition. Read More