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Health Plus presents the video, "Stress and Coping During COVID-19" with Jim Jackson, research professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals, one in Medical Research and one in Science and Engineering, for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is currently soliciting concept papers that will be presented to the Keck Foundation for feedback in a consultation phone call in the winter of 2020. Read More

Vanderbilt is extending “stay at home” orders and authorizations for remote work until Friday, May 8, noting that it is possible the university's first phase of increased campus activity could begin as early as Monday, May 11. Read More

With the COVID-19 crisis, nurses face unprecedented stressors in their professional and personal lives, write Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty Brittany Haskell, Mathew Schroer and Marci Zsamboky in the journal "American Nurse." Read More

Vanderbilt School of Nursing professor Mariann Piano, the Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of Nursing and senior associate dean for research, sets the facts straight about COVID-2019 and alcohol, including reasons to monitor your alcohol consumption during the current pandemic. Read More

The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act recently signed into law earmarks more than $2 trillion to individuals and businesses and provides other financial assistance as compensation for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes several changes to retirement accounts and plans. Read More

Faculty may submit nominations for the Thomas Jefferson Award, given to a Vanderbilt faculty member for distinguished service through extraordinary contributions in the councils and governance of the university, through Friday, May 15. Read More

The School of Medicine Basic Sciences has established a new Dean’s Faculty Fellows program designed to recognize the efforts of faculty in the early stages of their careers. Read More

Marybeth Shinn, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Human, Organizational and Community Development, is quoted. Read More

David Aronoff, Addison B. Scoville Jr. Professor of Medicine, is quoted. Read More

Brian Fitzpatrick, professor of law, is quoted. Read More

William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine, is quoted. Read More

When the coronavirus pandemic triggered Vanderbilt’s mid-March transition to distance learning, Clements, like many faculty members, had just a few days to turn his hands-on lab sections into virtual learning experiences. He did it by leaning heavily on his strength: using technology to keep students engaged with course material. Read More

Distance learning brings a unique set of hurdles, but our students are up for the challenge. As the School of Medicine transitions to digital learning, medical education has adapted to meet the circumstances. Read More

CNBC interviewed Joshua Clinton, professor of political science, about Americans' shifting political priorities due to the coronavirus. Read More

Vanderbilt University Social Networks, Aging and Policy Study (VUSNAPS) is recruiting older LGBT adults, between ages 50-76, across the South to participate in a study on relationships, health and aging. Read More

Health Plus Mindful Breaks are now offered via Zoom teleconferencing. Mindful Breaks allow faculty and staff to join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Read More

The Health Plus video "Resilience: Turning Challenges Into Success" provides information on ways to build attitude, skill set and healthy lifestyle practices to support having the ability to "spring" back from life’s challenges and unexpected stressful events. Read More

The Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program is now accepting applications through July 15. NISE engages students across STEM disciplines in the development, deployment and commercialization of Future of Work at the Human Technology Frontier (FW-HTF) approaches and devices that support neurodiversity individuals and/or that are inspired by their abilities. Read More

Ellen Wright Clayton, Craig-Weaver Professor of Pediatrics and professor of health policy, writes about the potential impact of warmer weather on the spread of the coronavirus. Read More