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2015 football season ticket prices announced
Vanderbilt has announced season ticket information for its 2015 home schedule which features six games, including four against teams coming off bowl victories. Season tickets start at $120 and are available at a lower per-game price than they were in 2014. Read MoreJan 12, 2015
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Generosity sparks expansion of new training room
The new facility will serve all 350 student-athletes and span more than 9,200 square feet. It will include dietary, examination and treatment rooms, a conference room, two team doctor offices, new office space for Vanderbilt’s 13 athletic trainers and a welcoming student-athlete entrance and lobby. It will also include three… Read MoreJan 12, 2015
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Time to register for Kindermusik spring classes at Blair
Kindermusik spring classes begin at Blair School of Music on Jan. 13. Read MoreJan 9, 2015
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Registration open for Musicianship Intensives program
If you have ever lacked confidence in your aural abilities, or are interested in having a greater understanding of musical perception, the Ploger Musicianship Intensive workshops at Blair School of Music are for you. Read MoreJan 9, 2015
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Alumna appointed to high position in Turkish government
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has appointed Professor Emine Nur Günay, MA’95, PhD’95, who is a renowned innovation and trade specialist, as his chief economic adviser. Read MoreJan 9, 2015
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Out in Front conference for LGBTQI and allies Feb. 21
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Vanderbilt University for OUT in Front, the sixth annual LGBTQIA+ and Ally College Conference. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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Learn to cook budget friendly, heart-healthy meals at Dayani Center
Jump-start 2015 with budget friendly, heart-healthy meals with a cooking class Jan. 22 at the Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health and Wellness. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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What I did over winter break: Engineers continue cutting-edge research
Relieved undergrads jetted off for winter break a few weeks ago, leaving the halls at the School of Engineering almost unnervingly empty. But anyone in need of company could find labs full of Ph.D. candidates hard at work on their research. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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Autism Tennessee: ‘Supporting Parents for Healthier Outcomes’ Jan. 9
Autism Tennessee’s parent representatives respond to an average of 3,000 requests for resources and support each year. Staff and researchers wanted to quantify how this support was enriching people’s lives. They will report their findings at a community breakfast on Jan. 9. Read MoreJan 5, 2015
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Meg Bryson Pirkle, BE’89, to help Atlanta prepare for the next snowpocalypse
Meg Bryson Pirkle, BE’89, is the first female chief engineer for Georgia’s transportation department. In the following Q&A, she explains her role in implementing a task force’s recommendations after the January 2014 Atlanta “Snowpocalypse,” her time at Vanderbilt, and being a woman in a male-dominated profession. Read MoreJan 5, 2015
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Op-ed: United States must support Japan in dispute with China
Klint Alexander, senior lecturer in political science and law, writes the re-election of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be one of the most important developments in U.S.-Japan relations since the end of the Second World War. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Belmont names Doug Howard, EMBA’85, dean of the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business
Belmont University has named music industry veteran Doug Howard, EMBA’85, dean of the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, effective Jan. 1. The founder of Vandermont Music Group and former senior vice president of A&R for Lyric Street Records/Walt Disney Co., he will oversee 75 faculty and nearly 2,000… Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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American abstract artists featured in Fine Arts Gallery exhibition
The exhibit highlights the American Abstract Artists group, which was founded at a time when abstract art was not met with great acclaim. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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‘Child Care: What to Look For’ Jan. 15
Learn about important considerations and options for quality child care on Jan. 15 at noon. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Baseball coach Tim Corbin named Tennessean Sports Person of the Year
Patriotic. Humble. Mentor. Champion. Those are just a few words that aptly describe Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin. Today, we add a few more: The Tennessean Sports Person of the Year. Read MoreDec 26, 2014
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Op-ed: Cuba: notes from a frequent visitor
Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History, says that the breakthrough in U.S.-Cuban relations is long overdue, but Cuba must still address its profound social problems. Read MoreDec 22, 2014
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Engineering students’ invention may improve safety for women in India
A diverse group of engineering undergrads horrified by a report of violent attacks on Indian women who were walking to toilet facilities came up with an alternative. Their project has the potential to change lives in nations where plumbing is considered a luxury. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Start! Challenge: Log steps toward 2.15 billion goal
Log your steps for the 2014 Start! Physical Activity Challenge. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Wellcast: ‘The Art of Forgiveness’
Clinical Counselor Rosemary Cope shares her wisdom on how to walk the path of forgiveness. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Liz McDaniel, BA’03, named to MOGUL’s 35 under 35
The 2014 MOGUL 35 under 35 includes an impressive list of women in a variety of fields. Among them is Liz McDaniel, BA’03, director of brand communications at Diane von Furstenberg. The list honors “women worldwide under the age of 35 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation within the… Read MoreDec 19, 2014