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Former head football coach George MacIntyre dies
George MacIntyre, who served six years as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores and guided the squad to an appearance in the 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl, died Tuesday in Nashville following a lengthy illness. He was 76. Read MoreJan 6, 2016
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Nashville’s ‘Negotiators’: How Samar Ali Gets Enemies In Syria To Sit Down And Talk
Nashville’s ‘Negotiators’: How Samar Ali Gets Enemies In Syria To Sit Down And Talk Samar Ali, BS’03, JD’06, a former Alumni Association Board member and an attorney for Nashville law firm Bone McAllester Norton, is a third-party mediator in Syria. WPLN recently interviewed her as part of its live journalism… Read MoreJan 4, 2016
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Wilderness first aid certification course available in February
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will offer a Wilderness First Aid course Feb. 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Outdoor Recreation Center. Read MoreJan 4, 2016
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Tips for finding balance ‘between Hallmark and heartache’ during the holidays
Vanderbilt psychiatrist Judith Akin, who frequently counsels people having a hard time through the holidays, has a quick guideline: Set a course “between Hallmark and heartache,” and aim to have a “pretty good little Christmas.” Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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December issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
"With the dedication and hard work of everyone in our community, we have focused on making progress in advancing our strategic initiatives in discovery and learning, charting the future of the university and Medical Center, expanding our support of diversity and inclusion, and prioritizing open dialogue," writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente in the latest issue of The Open Dore. Read MoreDec 15, 2015
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Jack Rutledge builds career with talent for music and business
Learn how Jack Rutledge, BMus’03, MBA’09, turned his talent for music and business to become head of catalog and selection for Amazon Music. Learn how he blended his music and business acumen into a successful career. Read MoreDec 15, 2015
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Working for Play: Erin Sullivan, MBA’04
Would working at a toy company really be all fun and games? Erin Sullivan can tell you. She has worked at Mattel since landing a marketing internship while a student at Owen. Now senior director for Fisher-Price marketing, she has handled virtually every Mattel brand, except dolls, in her 11… Read MoreDec 15, 2015
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Ann Marie and Greg Brink’s personal partnership inspires their investment in nonprofit management
Greg Brink, EMBA’03, is a senior risk manager at Fannie Mae and has spent his career working with commercial mortgages. His wife, Ann Marie, is a professional musician who is the associate principal violist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. They met at a patrons’ event for the orchestra in Dallas. Read MoreDec 15, 2015
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Heiki Miki, Vanderbilt’s Man in Japan
Heiki Miki, MBA’96, travels the globe as Shinagawa Refractories’ executive officer and general manager of overseas business for Americas, Europe/Middle East and Oceania—and as one of Vanderbilt’s most visible and appreciated international supporters. The 2015 Owen Distinguished Alumni Award recipient formed the Vanderbilt Japan Chapter in 2015 and is taking… Read MoreDec 15, 2015
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Maria Renz, MBA’96, discusses women and technology with Dean Eric Johnson
Maria Renz, MBA’96, technical adviser to the CEO of Amazon.com, recently returned to Nashville to attend an Owen Alumni Board meeting. During her visit she also spoke during an Opening Bell event and sat down with Dean Johnson for a video interview that covers leadership, career and how technology is… Read MoreDec 15, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Check out more of our favorites on the Get Social website, Vanderbilt's social media hub. Read MoreDec 12, 2015
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Babies and You presents ‘Benefits Decisions During Pregnancy’ Dec. 17
The Babies & You prenatal education classes offered by Health Plus presents "Benefits Decisions During Pregnancy" Dec. 17. Read MoreDec 10, 2015
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From ‘Vanderbilt Magazine’: Megan Barry takes reins as Nashville’s first woman mayor
"Vanderbilt Magazine" sat down with new Nashville mayor Megan Barry, MBA'93, to talk about the election process, her connection with Vanderbilt, and what she hopes to accomplish. Read MoreDec 8, 2015
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Grad student’s side project keeps incarcerated parents connected with their kids
Zachary Diggins, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, has developed a new website that will help children of inmates enjoy storytime, digitally, with Mom or Dad. Read MoreDec 7, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
See more of our favorites on Vanderbilt’s social media hub, Get Social, and follow us on Instagram. Got a great photo for us? Tag it #vandygram. Morning sun through white oak leaves. Photo by @vutrees… Read MoreDec 4, 2015
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Follow these tips to avoid weight gain over the holidays
Vanderbilt University Medical Center dietitian and certified personal trainer Jessica Bennett is asked frequently this time of year: How can I enjoy holiday parties and meals with family and not gain weight? Read MoreDec 4, 2015
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Get free flu shot at One Hundred Oaks Dec. 10
Come see the Occupational Health Clinic nurses at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks from 8 to 11:30 a.m. to get your free flu shot. A Vanderbilt ID is required. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Save 20 percent on hearing aids with employee discount Dec. 1-Jan. 31
The Vanderbilt Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is proud to offer a 20 percent discount on hearing aids to Vanderbilt employees from Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2016. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Makerspace workshop to guide engineering school’s expansion of design facilities
Vanderbilt's School of Engineering will explore how to build a makerspace during a daylong planning workshop on Friday, Dec. 11. The event is open to the public but attendance is limited. Read MoreDec 2, 2015
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Mental Illness is the wrong scapegoat after mass shootings
An extensive new study by two Vanderbilt University researchers challenges common assumptions about gun violence and mental illness that often emerge in the aftermath of mass shootings. Read MoreDec 2, 2015