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Vice Chancellor David Williams recaps a great weekend for Vanderbilt Athletics
Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director David Williams recaps a great weekend for Vanderbilt Athletics and his excitement for the future. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Vanderbilt tennis center at forefront of solar energy technology on campus
When the sun shines on the rooftop at Vanderbilt’s Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Tennis Center, it means a little more to Marie Casares, a member of the Commodore women’s tennis program from 2011-15. Two years ago, Casares proposed the installation of solar panels atop the center, greatly reducing the building’s energy consumption. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Wellcast: What is EAP, anyway?
Does Work/Life Connections-EAP provide long-term counseling? Who can use the EAP benefit? Hear answers to these questions and more as key features of this Health and Wellness benefit for Vanderbilt employees are discussed. Read MoreNov 29, 2016
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VU cheerleading and dance teams host annual Game Day Experience Feb. 4
Commodore fans, the Vanderbilt spirit squads are hosting their annual Game Day Experience on Feb. 4, 2016. Students in grades K-6 will learn cheers, tumbling, stunts and a routine to perform at the Vanderbilt men's basketball game versus Ole Miss. Read MoreNov 29, 2016
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EDI Holiday Reception is Dec. 5; read more in latest edition of iNCLUSIVE
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents "iNCLUSIVE," a biweekly blast of diverse news and events from across campus. Plan to attend the EDI Holiday Reception Monday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Read MoreNov 28, 2016
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‘Commodore Insider Podcast’: A conversation with Zach Cunningham
When it’s all said and done, Zach Cunningham is likely to go down as one of the best players in Vanderbilt football history. This season, the redshirt junior linebacker has again been the linchpin of the Commodores’ stifling defense. Read MoreNov 21, 2016
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A Letter to My Daughter: How we made our mark on women’s equity at Vanderbilt
This essay is adapted from The Long View: Essays, Poems, Stories (2015, Cordelia Hollis) by Susan Ford Wiltshire, Vanderbilt professor of classical studies, emerita. Wiltshire wrote this piece as a letter to her daughter, Carrie Wiltshire McCutcheon, JD’05, who is an attorney at Baker Donelson law firm in Nashville. Read MoreNov 20, 2016
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Conference will explore ‘Chronic Consequences of Global Infectious Diseases’
The VECD Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Program will host a three-day international conference on the convergence of non-communicable and infectious diseases Jan. 22-24, 2017, at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Adena Friedman, MBA’93, named Nasdaq chief executive
Nasdaq has named Adena T. Friedman, MBA’93, its new chief executive, in the first changeover at the stock market operator in nearly 14 years. Friedman, whose accession was widely anticipated, is expected to assume the role on Jan. 1. She is an Oak Leaf Society member, serves on the Owen… Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Coach Mason, players discuss this week’s matchup with Ole Miss
Vanderbilt head football coach Derek Mason, defensive lineman Adam Butler and wide receiver C.J. Duncan talked with reporters Nov. 15 at Vanderbilt's weekly on-campus press conference. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Owen School launches corporate partnership program
Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management has announced the formation of a new corporate partnership program designed to broaden and deepen ties with MBA employers. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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November/December issue of ‘EDI Connect’ now available
Read the November/December 2016 issue of "EDI Connect," the official newsletter of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Law professor: An electoral loss hurts, but it’s not a tragedy
Progress is still possible if both parties are willing to reach across the aisle, writes Suzanna Sherry in "The Tennessean." Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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‘Addressing Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for LGBT Communities’ Dec. 12
Kristen L. Eckstrand, a psychiatry resident at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss "Addressing Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for LGBT Communities" as part of LGBTI Health Grand Rounds Monday, Dec. 12. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-20
International Education Week is an annual initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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The people of the Vanderbilt University Police Department: Lt. Oliver
It’s Homecoming Week and all of Vanderbilt is busy preparing for the weekend’s events. One of the main draws is the football game against Tennessee State University. But it’s more than just a three hour athletic event with all of the coordination takes place, especially from the police department. However,… Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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‘Commodore Insider Podcast’: Senior Luke Kornet on Men’s Basketball upcoming season
Vanderbilt basketball senior Luke Kornet sits down with the 'Commodore Insider Podcast' to discuss Men's Basketball's upcoming season. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Sustainable energy expert to deliver Hall Engineering Lecture Nov. 29
Notre Dame's Joan F. Brennecke, a highly recognized researcher and prolific writer dedicated to creating a better environment, will deliver the fall 2016 John R. and Donna S. Hall Engineering Lecture. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Muhammad Yunus, PhD’71, awarded George Washington University President’s Medal
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh who created a model for combating poverty through microlending, Wednesday was awarded the George Washington University President’s Medal, the highest honor the university’s president can bestow. Fortune magazine named Dr. Yunus “one of the greatest entrepreneurs of… Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Carter Hawkins gets post World Series promotion with Cleveland Indians
Former Vanderbilt Baseball player Carter Hawkins, BS’07, has been promoted to assistant general manager for the Cleveland Indians. He had served as the team’s director of baseball operations for the past two years. Hawkins was catcher at Vanderbilt and a regular on the SEC Academic Honor Roll. He appeared in… Read MoreNov 11, 2016