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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
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Three days and counting to Giving Day
Vanderbilt's first-ever Giving Day is this week. Join your fellow faculty and staff on Thursday, April 21, in celebrating all things gold by making a gift and spreading the word about this new golden tradition. #give4thegold Read MoreApr 18, 2016
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
This photo of the dogwoods near Benson Hall is among our favorite #vandygram images of the week. Read MoreApr 15, 2016
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Op-ed: Blair School Dean Sees Renewed Vitality In Classical Music
Mark Wait, the Martha Rivers Ingram Dean of the Blair School of Music, writes, "Trends in classical music, as in any other field, will come and go, but serious music is present in all ages, and in all places – including right now in Nashville." Read MoreApr 15, 2016
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Vanderbilt hosts inaugural social ventures summit
A student-run conference hosted by the Owen Graduate School of Management's Turner Family Center for Social Ventures discussed the unique challenges and opportunities faced by social ventures. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Two challenges set to inspire Giving Day participation
Two anonymous donors have issued two challenges to encourage participation in the first-ever Vanderbilt Giving Day on April 21, 2016. If met, the challenges will provide a total of $200,000 for Opportunity Vanderbilt, the university’s initiative to replace loans with scholarships and grants for undergraduate students. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding, a Positive Choice’ April 21
Registered nurse Carol Huber, a lactation consultant in Vanderbilt’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, presents the next installment of the Babies & You series, “Breastfeeding, a Positive Choice,” April 21. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Vandy Walks: ‘Annuals and Perennials in Bloom’ April 21
Vandy Walks, a walking series offered to the Vanderbilt community by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, presents its next event, "Annuals and Perennials in Bloom," on April 21 at noon. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Mechanical engineering grad student wins NASA space research fellowship
Vanderbilt graduate student Darren Tinker has been selected by NASA for its 2016 class of Space Technology Research Fellows. Read MoreApr 14, 2016