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The Conversation: Hubble Space Telescope’s chief scientist on what it took to get the project off the ground
Bob O'Dell reflects on the challenges of building the Hubble Space Telescope, launched 25 years ago. Read MoreApr 22, 2015
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Next World on Wednesdays will examine Niger’s people and culture
Siradji Mahamane, a 2014-15 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow from Niger, will discuss and answer questions about his home country on Wednesday, April 22, at the next World on Wednesdays gathering. Read MoreApr 20, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
With the school year coming to a close, students were feeling sentimental on social media this week and shared their photos using #vandygram. Read MoreApr 17, 2015
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Join mayor for ‘100 Miles’ health campaign
The "100 Miles with the Mayor" events will highlight infrastructure improvements during Karl Dean’s two terms in office that make it easier for people to be active and healthy. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Free screening event for head and neck cancers set for April 17
Vanderbilt’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center are providing free head and neck cancer screenings Friday, April 17. The screenings are open to the public and no appointments are needed. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Op-ed: Americans with payday loans spent or saved their tax rebates, rather than using it to pay off debt
In the London School of Economics blog, Paige Marta Skiba writes that most people with outstanding payday loan debt spent or saved a tax rebate instead of using it to pay off debt. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Register now for this summer’s Youth Sports Safety Conference
The Youth Sports Safety Conference and Gala is scheduled for July 16 and 17 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The conference is presented by the Program for Injury Prevention in Youth Sports at Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Fleming to speak on ‘Bias and Barriers Facing Women in STEM’ April 23
Karen Fleming, a professor of biophysics at Johns Hopkins University and author of the blog "Achieving Gender Equity in Science," will speak on "Bias and Barriers Facing Women in STEM: How Can Women Move Beyond Them?" from 1 to 2 p.m. April 23 in Light Hall, Room 202. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Levi Watkins Jr., medical pioneer and champion of racial equality, dies
Levi Watkins Jr., a renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke. Read MoreApr 14, 2015
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Wellcast: ‘What is normal eating?’
Reba Sloan speaks about a fairly new eating disorder called orthorexia, which indicates an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy foods. Read MoreApr 13, 2015
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Artiphon one of scores of senior innovations at Design Day April 20
More than 60 projects by interdisciplinary teams in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering will be displayed throughout Featheringill Hall at Senior Design Day. Read MoreApr 10, 2015
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VICC annual retreat slated for April 30
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s annual retreat will be held Thursday, April 30, 8 a.m.—3 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreApr 9, 2015
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National Walking Day at Vanderbilt a success
Health Plus offers a big thank you to all who supported this year’s National Walking Day event, which took place Wednesday, April 1. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Experience ‘Wisdom of the Elders’ through story and song April 13
Come enjoy the live stories of beautifully aged women as VPAC groups perform their vibrant life experiences. Share your own story at the Story Booth and meet the living treasures who share their wisdom right here on campus. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Timo Weiland, BS’06, returns to city always in fashion to him
After spending four years absorbing the style and personality of Nashville while attending Vanderbilt, Timo Weiland, BS’06, is back as one of the headliners for Nashville Fashion Week. The Tennessean profiles Timo’s journey from Vanderbilt to his highly decorated career in fashion as co-founder of the Timo Weiland brand. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Computer science student receives Symantec Graduate Fellowship
Computer science graduate student Bo Li has been awarded a Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowship. She is one of three recipients nationwide of the prestigious fellowship. Read MoreApr 6, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
This week’s photos are all about spring – especially the cherry trees. As Instagrammer @hastingsak put it, “Who needs to go to D.C. when you have cherry blossoms like these on campus!?” See more of our favorite photos on the Get Social website, and share yours by… Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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WOW: ‘How International Aid is Crippling African Development’ April 8
International Student and Scholar Services will host the latest installment of World on Wednesday on April 8. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Alumna helps Nashville build a fashion industry
With several Nashville-based fashion brands on the cusp of a major breakout (imogene + willie, Ceri Hoover Bags and Otis James Nashville), Van Tucker, EMBA’96, is helping build the businesses to help them achieve that. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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U.S. Department of State profiles Kristin Fleschner, BS’03, as part of Women’s History Month 2015
Kristin Fleschner, BS’03, who has worked on gender, peace and security issues for the federal government since 2008 was one of 17 women profiled by the U.S. Department of State for Women’s History Month 2015. The 2015 theme, “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives,” is intended to weave women’s stories—individually… Read MoreApr 3, 2015