Campus News
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Doctor Isolates Cause in Nationwide Meningitis Outbreak
A Vanderbilt physician’s determination to find the cause of a patient’s illness provided the crucial discovery in a meningitis outbreak that has sickened 704 people in 20 states and has led to 46 deaths. Read MoreJan 11, 2013
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Oak Leaf Society honors loyal donors
This past spring Vanderbilt launched a new donor society to recognize the more than 28,000 Vanderbilt alumni, parents, friends and community members who demonstrate loyalty to the university by renewing their charitable gifts each year. Read MoreJan 11, 2013
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School of Medicine Debuts New Learning Model
This past summer medical students began implementing an innovative four-year education model called Curriculum 2.0. A deeply integrated system requiring flexibility and teamwork on the part of faculty, it allows students greater influence over their learning. Read MoreJan 11, 2013
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Common Antibiotic Poses Increased Heart Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the antibiotic azithromycin after a Vanderbilt study shed light on a rare but important risk. Read MoreJan 11, 2013
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Newest undergrads give thumbs-up
Students receiving bachelor’s degrees last May left Vanderbilt overwhelmingly satisfied with their university experience, results of an annual survey indicate. Read MoreJan 11, 2013