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1,165 budding programmers are participating in the university’s first MOOC capstone project – one that will result in a certificate for graduates and better pain management for patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More

Was that sneeze just allergies, the start of a cold, or something more serious? Read More

Halloween is around the corner, fall is in the air and our favorite #vandygram photos capture the spirit of the season. Read More

When traveling, Taylor Bruce, BA’04, often brings a book that deepens his understanding of his destination, but never a travel guide. Eager to share the stories of cities rather than popular tourist attractions, Bruce started his own series of field guides, called Wildsam. Read More

Duncan McDougall, BA’83, spent part of his twenties guiding expeditions of the physical world—whitewater and backcountry trips in places like Alaska and New Zealand. Since 1998, however, he has been leading expeditions of another kind, guiding children on a journey to literacy. Read More

On Oct. 22, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt launched the “Growing to New Heights” fundraising campaign. Read More

Head coaches Melanie Balcomb and Kevin Stallings will preview their seasons and teams when Vanderbilt Athletics hosts the “Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon” Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Student Life Center. Read More

A team headed by Eugene Vorobeychik, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, uses game theory and big data to optimize policing. Read More

The professionals at Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization are often asked, "What exactly is technology transfer?" A new video sums up what tech transfer does and why it matters. Read More

Nirav Parikh, BS’04, and his friends graduated ten years ago, yet the bonds formed during their time at Vanderbilt grow deeper each Memorial Day. Vanderbilt Magazine has the story of how an annual trip to a Texas lake house became the setting for reunions that reaffirm lifelong friendships. Read More

Learn about the challenges to education for girls in his country and strategies that may give hope for more equitable learning. Read More

A Vanderbilt Kennedy Center panel will discuss "Ethical Issues of Involvement in Disability Support Organizations" beginning at noon Oct. 27 in Room 241 of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center/One Magnolia Circle Building. Read More

The 2014 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum features more than 15 nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science, as well as guest speaker David Ransohoff, professor of medicine and epidemiology at UNC-Chapel Hill and the inaugural speaker at the National Institute of Health’s “Mind the Gap” seminar series. Read More

ISSS presents World on Wednesdays, where Vanderbilt and the community discuss global issues. Read More

Kevin Chilton will visit Vanderbilt on Oct. 24 to share his experiences. Read More

Melinda Jones, registered dietitian and activities coordinator at HealthPlus, sorts out accurate nutritional information. Read More

Whether it was Reunion/Homecoming fun – the Commodore Quake, a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy and more – or the arrival of fall on campus, there were lots of great photos shared by the Vanderbilt community this week. Take a look at our favorite #vandygrams. Got a great… Read More

Commodore pole vaulter becomes third woman to qualify for American Ninja Warrior Read More

The Vanderbilt Hustler interviewed three Reunion class leaders from the Class of 1964. Read More

Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletic Director David Williams II announced today that the Board of Trust and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos have approved the McGugin Center Training Room project. Read More