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May issue of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion newsletter now available
Read the May 2016 issue of "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matter," the official newsletter of the EDI office. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt mourns loss of diabetes research icon ‘Rollo’ Park
Dr. Charles Rawlinson “Rollo” Park, a pioneering diabetes researcher at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, died Saturday, May 7, at his home in Brentwood, just two months after celebrating his 100th birthday on March 2. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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Watch Soledad O’Brien live at Senior Day
Television journalist and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien will give Vanderbilt's Senior Day address beginning at 11 a.m. today in Memorial Gym. Watch a live stream of the event on the Vanderbilt homepage, www.vanderbilt.edu. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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Students put a ‘Nashville’ twist on the alma mater
The Vanderbilt alma mater heard at every Commencement for more than a century celebrates the legacy and tradition of this honored university. But how do you make it cool? How about giving it a little “Nashville” treatment!… Read MoreMay 11, 2016
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When a company brings shame to workers, employees look for the exit
Workers who heavily tied their personal identity to their job felt the strongest sense of shame when their company was caught doing something bad, according to new research. Read MoreMay 9, 2016
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Between "Star Wars" Day (May 4) and Commencement preparations, there were so many great photos shared this week. Share yours by tagging them #vandygram (and #VU2016 if they're Commencement-related). Read MoreMay 6, 2016
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Babies and You: ‘Nutrition – Eating for Two’ May 19
Health Plus presents “Nutrition – Eating for Two” as part of its Babies and You lunchtime lecture series. The event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in Light Hall, Room 407. Read MoreMay 4, 2016
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3D pizza printer heading to ‘Shark Tank’ appearance; Vandy alum is company’s CMO
The idea of using 3D printing to make pizzas began as an experiment in getting an American favorite into the hands of hungry NASA astronauts. Thanks to a chance connection, Jordan French, BE’07, is shepherding the invention to market, a process sure to get a major boost from an upcoming… Read MoreMay 4, 2016
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Alum’s Nervana earbuds use nerve stimulation for blissful listening; debut to rave reviews
It only takes a few seconds to understand that Nervana is not your regular earbuds. You feel the slightest tingling in your ear as tiny jolts of electricity, synchronized with the beat of “Another One Bites the Dust” or “Back in Black” or “Sweet Emotion,” connect with nerve endings. A… Read MoreMay 4, 2016
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Third-year law student wins Environmental Law Institute writing competition
Megan McLean, JD’16, has won the Environmental Law Institute’s 2015–16 Beveridge & Diamond Constitutional Environmental Law Writing Competition. Read MoreMay 3, 2016
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
This image from the remixed version of the alma mater is one of our favorite #vandygram photos of the week. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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Vanderbilt graduate program for working adults to hold open house
Working adults looking to further their education are invited to the open house of Vanderbilt's MLAS program at 6 p.m. May 4. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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Kennedy Center’s Neuroscience & Education Symposium is June 2–3
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) and Currey Ingram Academy present the third annual Neuroscience & Education Symposium on Thursday and Friday, June 2–3, on the Currey Ingram Academy campus in Brentwood. Read MoreApr 28, 2016
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Biddlecombe named interim director of Nashville Symphony Chorus
The Nashville Symphony has announced that Tucker Biddlecombe, associate professor and director of choral activities at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, will take over as interim director of the Nashville Symphony Chorus in July. Read MoreApr 27, 2016
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Schedule a ‘no-oven meals’ nutrition lesson in your department
Health Plus brings CORE Nutrition to your department. Events are scheduled for 1-2 hours and allow faculty and staff to come and go as their schedules allow. Read MoreApr 27, 2016
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April issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the April issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreApr 27, 2016
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Giving Day not only resulted in more than 6,100 gifts and over $1.3 million raised, it also produced some our favorite #vandygram photos of the week. Read MoreApr 22, 2016
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Giving Day is here
Today is Vanderbilt’s first-ever Giving Day. Make a gift, spread the word on social media, and help kick off this new golden tradition. #give4thegold Read MoreApr 21, 2016
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Vanderbilt rocketeers win sixth payload design award at NASA launch competition
The Vanderbilt student rocket team collected two key awards in NASA’s Student Launch Challenge following a near flawless flight April 16 at Bragg Farms in Toney, Alabama. Read MoreApr 20, 2016
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Go gold on social media for Giving Day
Help us spread the word about Giving Day by turning your social media accounts gold. Change your Facebook profile image and cover image—we provide the resources. #give4thegold Read MoreApr 19, 2016