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This fun program is designed to help you build the skills necessary to reach your personal health and fitness goals. The program consists of weekly group fitness sessions and nutrition workshops with certified personal trainer Stephanie Kemp and registered dietitian Marilyn Holmes. Read More

Shape up this summer by challenging yourself to build healthier physical, nutritional and wellness habits. Explore ways to incorporate new fitness activities, healthy eating and personal well-being into your daily life. Read More

Join the celebration as Vanderbilt recognizes National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 21. Read More

As Vanderbilt engineering students raced around Featheringill Hall, working to complete undergraduate classes, a handful scheduled time in a ground-floor shop. One in particular knew he was on the last lap to getting a degree and is gunning to get back on a racetrack. Read More

As co-founder of theAudience, with William Morris Endeavor Chief Ari Emanuel and Napster cofounder Sean Parker, Oliver Luckett, BA’96, is well-known for creating buzz for celebrities and brands on social media. But the tech mogul is less known for his true passion—art. He is nurturing emerging artists and giving them ultimate… Read More

TriStar Centennial Medical Center announced it has named Brian Marger, MBA’98, chief operating officer of HCA Holdings’ flagship hospital. Read More

Learn about mindfulness, a technique that teaches how to become more attentive without becoming overwhelmed. Read More

With spring in bloom, many people who shied away from physical exertion during the winter may be inspired to get in shape this season. A few might jump in too quickly. Read More

Do you get everyday or social "jet lag?" Identifying your Chronotype can help in picking the best sleep schedule for you. Read More

Learn the basics of postpartum care of the mother, including what to expect, ways to prepare and recommendations for managing at home. Read More

Vanderbilt architect Paul Marshall will lead a walk and discussion about the university’s historical buildings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. Walkers are asked to meet at the Medical Center North Round Wing Drop Off. Read More

Will Grissom, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has been awarded the first External Research Award of 2014 from the Focused Ultrasound Foundation for his project titled “MR Temperature Imaging Toolbox for Focused Ultrasound Neurosurgery.” Read More

Andrea Sanders, MEd’06, became the reading tutor for William Spickard, who has Down syndrome, while she attended Vanderbilt. The student-teacher relationship inspired Sanders to start running the Country Music Marathon 10 years ago in his honor to raise awareness and money for a scholarship endowment that would allow children like… Read More

Listen to a discussion on Gregg Jacobs' book, Say Goodnight to Insomnia. Read More

Vanderbilt’s entrepreneurial community will have greater access to Jumpstart Foundry’s proven program for education, mentorship and networking through a new collaboration. Read More

While studying abroad in China as a Vanderbilt student, Hart Hagerty, BA’09, marveled at the embroideries made by the agrarian Miao minorities. That experienced still inspires her today as the founder and designer of HART jackets. Her latest line has made an impression at Coachella, as well as drawing recognition… Read More

Taking care of loved ones as can be stressful and can actually be harmful to the caregiver’s own health. Read More

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded filmmaker Mark Kendall, BA’05, MA’08, a Guggenheim Fellowship. According to the foundation, Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of impressive achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment. He was awarded the fellowship to develop his next project, which… Read More

Jamie Pope, registered dietitian, talks about what a healthy diet should look like.
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Engineering seniors have spent two semesters tackling design challenges from actual clients with real design needs. The results of their efforts will be featured at Design Day 2014, an annual School of Engineering event scheduled for Monday, April 21. Read More