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Be a leader for wellness – become a Wellness Commodore
You can play an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness. Read MoreAug 30, 2018
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The Conversation: A conservative activist’s quest to preserve all network news broadcasts
Professor of History Thomas Alan Schwartz discusses the origins of the Vanderbilt Television News Archive, called the “preeminent video resource for scholars of TV news,” in this Conversation piece. The archive celebrates 50 years of continuous operation this August. Read MoreAug 28, 2018
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Fauchet announces new roles, responsibilities in Engineering dean’s office
Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering, has announced a new structure for his office with a number of colleagues taking on new roles and responsibilities. Read MoreAug 28, 2018
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Vandy Fit informational tours offered throughout September
Interested in learning more about fitness at the Rec? Reserve your space now for one of the upcoming 30-minute Vandy Fit informational fitness tours offered during the month of September. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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August issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente provides an update on our shared spaces, reiterates our shared values, and announces the launch of a new shared initiative in the first "Open Dore" newsletter of 2018-19. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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See Global Education Office’s 2018 photo contest winners
Vanderbilt’s Global Education Office, home of the undergraduate study abroad program, has announced the winners of its 2018 student photo contest. Read MoreAug 24, 2018
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Vanderbilt donates concert tickets to Buena Vista Elementary teachers
Ahead of Thursday's concert at Vanderbilt Stadium featuring Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Vanderbilt Athletics donated 40 concert tickets to teachers at Nashville's Buena Vista Elementary School, where Commodore student-athletes frequently volunteer. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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Clue to treating obesity found in body’s ‘rheostat’
New research by Masoud Ghamari-Langroudi and colleagues has revealed that a certain brain protein called MC3R plays a role in causing the body to reset its "ideal" weight. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt faculty discussion: ‘A Look Into an Inclusive Classroom’
This seminar will share insight into what a dynamic and inclusive classroom might entail at the college level. In addition to sharing a brief overview of the Next Steps at Vanderbilt postsecondary program, professors and key Vanderbilt leaders from three different schools will share lessons learned from their own experiences interacting and supporting students enrolled through the Next Steps at Vanderbilt program. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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Recent School of Nursing recognitions and honors
Faculty and students in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have recently been recognized for career accomplishments, research, scholarship and leadership. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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LSO: Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the The Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program. The program aims to support collaborative, experimental and field-shaping initiatives that enliven the practice of public scholarship. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Save the date for eighth annual Flulapalooza
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are encouraged to get a free flu shot during the eighth annual mass vaccination event, set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the area between Light Hall and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Vanderbilt study explores how dual-eligible beneficiaries spend
People who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare tend to have very serious, complex health problems, but new research by Laura Keohane shows that their rate of healthcare spending is not rising any faster than that of people eligible for just Medicare. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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Predictive models for gene regulation
Modern statistical tools are not very accurate when it comes to predicting the discrete and non-symmetric behaviors of individual cells. Gregor Neuert and colleagues say that's because the wrong tools are being used. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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YAP after acute kidney injury
ianchun Chen, Raymond Harris and colleagues have identified a potential new target for treating acute kidney injury. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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A new target for lung cancer
Xiangming Ji, Pierre Massion and colleagues have discovered that blocking the transporter protein xCT could slow the progression of non-small cell lung cancer. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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Risk factors for faulty rhythms
Prince Kannankeril and colleagues explored clinical and genetic factors associated with atrial tachycardia after congenital heart disease surgery in infants younger than 1 year old. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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Fassinger, chief admissions and recruiting officer at Owen School, dies
Tami Tinsley Fassinger, a beloved member of the Owen Graduate School of Management community for more than 20 years, died Aug. 15 in Nashville. She was 55. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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Rebuilding concrete: Sanchez to help lead $6.7 million Hong Kong research project
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Florence Sanchez is a co-P.I. on an international research team searching for more resilient building materials for marine infrastructure projects. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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Wellcast: Manage your medical information with My Health at Vanderbilt
Dr. Trent Rosenbloom, an internist and pediatrician on faculty in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and the director of My Health at Vanderbilt, discusses the many benefits and ease of use of My Health at Vanderbilt, the premier patient portal available to all patients of Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 15, 2018