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Live well every day by joining the Health Plus “You Can Do It” Challenge. Compete to take small steps for better well-being and have fun. Read More

Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program available to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure. Read More

The master’s program in biomedical sciences recently welcomed 16 students to its newest cohort. The program, which launched last year, prepares students for a broad array of health professional careers. Read More

Save the date for the 33rd Middle Tennessee Geriatric Update Conference on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More

On Sunday, Sept. 1, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a residential housing facility during the evening of Aug. 31 or the early morning hours of Sept. 1, 2019. Read More

Stacy Simplican, senior lecturer in women’s and gender studies, will discuss gender socialization at the first meeting of the fall semester for the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will meet on four Thursdays this fall. Read More

The Vanderbilt MPH Program is hosting boot camps throughout September on Stata and SAS. Registration is required. Read More

The new law, effective since July 1, focuses on distracted driving, making it illegal to use or hold a cell phone while operating a vehicle. Read More

Barnes & Noble will host a pop-up shop in Vandyville this Saturday, Aug. 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the corner of Jess Neely Drive and Natchez Trace. This week’s shop will feature items from the Nike sideline apparel line. Read More

Learn gentle, fluid tai chi movements and breathing techniques in a peaceful atmosphere to reduce chronic stress and anxiety. Learn how to “tune in” to your body and balance your movements. Read More

As a caregiver, maintaining your well-being is critical for those you care for. On Sept. 18, we will discuss a variety of  intentional self-care actions to help you preserve your compassion. Read More

The Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month and offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Read More

The purpose of this study is to measure a metabolite called α-aminoadipic acid (2-AAA) in blood. Different amounts of 2-AAA in the body may alter the risk of developing diabetes Read More

Join Danny McKissack and Laura Barker from the Vanderbilt Plant Operations Grounds Maintenance team for “Fall Gardening with the Experts” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Community Supported Agriculture Boxes Bring Local Produce to You.” The discussion is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read More

VU can nominate one candidate for the Chemistry and one candidate for the Physical Science & Engineering award categories. VU and VUMC are holding a joint competition to select one candidate for the Life Sciences award category. Read More

Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program. Read More

Monday’s weekly seminars are on a cutting-edge topics in Cell or Developmental Biology, as well as Stem Cell and Epithelial Biology. Read More

This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt University may submit one nomination to the Southeastern Universities Research Association's Distinguished Scientist Award competition. This award is presented to research scientists from a SURA member institution (Vanderbilt University is a standing member) whose extraordinary work fulfills the SURA mission to “advance collaborative research and strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and the nation.” The award comes with a $5,000 cash honorarium. Read More