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LGBT rights and health on the African continent
The recent decriminalization of homosexuality in Mozambique has not made it easier for LGBT advocacy groups to support these populations within the country. Read MoreNov 10, 2017
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South African prison life: The importance of religion to inmates and ex-offenders
Many incarcerated South Africans find religion in prison, found undergraduate Zoe Psakis. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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SEC to honor Dillard, Wallace with Michael L. Slive Award
Two former Vanderbilt basketball players who helped break the color barrier in the Southeastern Conference 50 years ago have been named recipients of the Michael L. Slive Distinguished Service Award, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Thursday. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-17
International Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 13-17, will feature a roster of diverse programs across campus. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Football partnering with Medals of Honor
Through a special partnership with Medals of Honor, Vanderbilt’s Deep Water uniforms will feature names of fallen soldiers on the back with the soldiers’ military branch patch on the front of the jersey. The Commodores’ coaching staff will wear special Salute to Service sweatshirts with names of fallen soldiers on… Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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‘Knowledge on Demand’ topic of Engineering’s Schmidt Lecture Nov. 15
David E. Wilson, who leads a global team at National Instruments responsible for defining and promoting the software technologies of the company's platform in education and industry, will deliver the School of Engineering’s annual Schmidt Family Educational Technologies Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Caring for Your Family and Yourself’ Nov. 16
Rosette Chakkalakal, assistant professor of medicine, will present "Caring for Your Family and Yourself" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at Owen School Nov. 16
The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Owen Graduate School of Management's Averbuch Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreNov 7, 2017
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My Southern Health: Learn about the signs of food allergies
Food allergies continue to be an important topic as more are diagnosed. They can develop for anyone, at any point, at any age. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Vanderbilt presents ‘Food for Thought’ lunchtime conversation at Frist Center
In partnership with The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Vanderbilt University presents “Food for Thought,” a three-part series of lunchtime conversations with Vanderbilt professors, Frist Center curators, and other members of the Nashville community. The next event is Nov. 14 at noon. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Exceptions filed by the university in A&S union election
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Susan R. Wente shared an update Nov. 3 on the challenged votes in the June 6 union election for non-tenure track faculty in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Neighborhood Rebound: Former basketball player Jessica Mooney Holman gives back to her South Nashville community
The neighborhood where Jessica Mooney Holman grew up is barely 2 miles from the heart of the Vanderbilt campus. But in many ways it’s a world apart. “Yes, it was definitely a tough neighborhood,” says Holman, BS’10, MEd’12, who played on four NCAA Tournament basketball teams while at Vanderbilt from… Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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Emily Motayed, BA’10: Interior design on a dime
As a freshly minted Vanderbilt graduate, Emily Motayed moved to New York City to work as a health care consultant. But the cost-conscious professional faced an immediate challenge in figuring out how to outfit her first “big-girl apartment.” “I had no idea how to go about buying furniture, and no… Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Celebrate good health with Hold the Stuffing challenge
Celebrate good health this holiday season with the Hold the Stuffing challenge. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Army Research Lab scientist discusses ‘intelligent things on the future battlefield’ Nov. 2
Alexander Kott, chief of the Network Science Division of the Army Research Laboratory headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, will speak beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Engineering and Science Building. The event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research in coordination with the School of Engineering. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF Research Traineeship Program
Vanderbilt University has the opportunity to submit up to two letters of intent as a lead or non-lead institution for the NSF Research Traineeship Program, which supports the development and implementation of transformative models for STEM graduate education training. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Campus gaming tournament set for Nov. 4
Vanderbilt Gaming will host the eighth Vandy_LAN gaming convention from 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 4, in Featheringill Hall. There will be games, tournaments, raffle prizes, and free food and beverages. Read MoreOct 31, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: TN Arts Commission Art Access Annual Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit one Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Access Annual Grant application per fiscal year. The Arts Access category offers direct support for arts projects which focus on increasing access to underserved and underrepresented populations, which may include ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people age 65 and older, and active duty military/veterans and their families. Read MoreOct 31, 2017
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Commodore Giving: Donate tickets for final three home football games to Nashville youth
Following a successful first year of giving the next generation of Commodore fans the opportunity to experience Vanderbilt game day, the athletic department is continuing the program for our final three home games this season against Western Kentucky on Nov. 4, Kentucky on Nov. 11, and Missouri on Nov. 18. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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School of Nursing receives HRSA grant for Clinic at Mercury Courts mental health providers
The two-year Title VIII grant from the Health and Human Services Administration allows the Clinic at Mercury Courts, a nurse-managed primary care clinic located in one of Nashville’s most economically depressed areas, to add a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, social worker and psychiatrist to its existing primary care team. Read MoreOct 26, 2017