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Getting the entire family committed to healthier eating might seem overwhelming, but with a few small changes, you can make a big difference. Read More

"Faith Leaders Respond: Crises in Immigrant and Refugee Communities" is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Vanderbilt Divinity School Reading Room. Read More

The Tennessee State Building Commission voted unanimously to appoint Ann McGauran, MMHC’09, as State Architect. McGauran is the first woman to serve Tennessee in this capacity since the position was created in 1955. Read More

Linda D. Norman, dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, has been named ambassador for the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, an independent nonprofit organization that advocates for nursing science and its role in promoting the health and well-being of Americans. Read More

The Love Your Heart Expo is scheduled From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Light Hall North Lobby. Read More

"Breastfeeding – A Positive Choice," featuring Vanderbilt NICU lactation consultant Carol Huber, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read More

Terrah Foster Akard is helping children facing serious and life-threatening illness create a digital record of their lives, and measuring the impact the practice has on their emotional wellbeing. Read More

The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents “iNCLUSIVE,” a biweekly blast of diverse news and events from across campus. Read More

Vanderbilt athletics is set to honor 21 of Nashville's leading civil rights figures at its men's and women's basketball games this weekend, when the players will wear special Nike uniforms. Read More

The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter is now available online. Learn about two motions that require faculty voting at the Spring Assembly. Read More

Read the February 2017 issue of “EDI Connect,” the official newsletter of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Trauma, Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care recently was awarded two new research grants. Read More

It’s true that 70 percent cacao (or higher) dark chocolate has some health benefits when consumed in moderation, but why stop there? Incorporating red fruit into Valentine’s Day treats adds vibrancy as well as additional nutrients that are good for the heart. Read More

Health Plus is offering new sessions of the national Diabetes Prevention Program for faculty and staff and their spouses with prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes. Read More

Vanderbilt celebrated the 100th birthday of alumnus Ben Schulman at venues across the university's campus in late January, including a Shabbat dinner with more than 300 guests at the Schulman Center for Jewish Life, which he helped endow. Read More

The next Open Dore On Location, informal discussion sessions with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the Central Library's Community Room. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Read More

David Merryman will study how to treat heart disease using drugs originally developed for rheumatoid arthritis and applying the lessons learned from failed weight loss drugs like Fen-Phen. Read More

Jessica Harthcock, MEd’14, was 17 years old when she suffered a devastating sports-related injury, which ultimately paralyzed her from the chest down.  She soon became very aware of the gaps in care quality care for patients with neurological conditions. To address those issues, she started Utilize Health, a specialty care… Read More