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  • Associate Professor of History and faculty head of Memorial Hall Celso Castilho with his family, wife, Jessica, daughter Luiza, sons Paulo and Jack and dog Chancy.

    Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Professor Celso Castilho

    As the new academic year approaches, Vanderbilt's faculty heads of house are revealing some things about themselves in this special portrait series. Meet Celso Thomas Castilho, associate professor of history and faculty head of Memorial House. Read More

    Aug 1, 2020

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    John Vrooman, revered professor of sports economics, has died

    Vanderbilt emeritus professor of economics John Vrooman, who had a passion for all things sports and taught one of the most popular classes at Vanderbilt focusing on sports economics, passed away on July 5. Before he passed, Vrooman asked that he not have an official obituary, but fellow economics professor Robert Driskill wrote this remembrance of Vrooman, who had a teaching career that spanned almost five decades. Read More

    Jul 17, 2020

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    Artificial intelligence offers a chance to optimize COVID-19 treatment in international partnership

    Jonathan Irish joins an international collaboration by deploying artificial intelligence to optimize COVID-19 treatment and vaccine development. Read More

    May 29, 2020

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    New research reveals environmental pollutant in drinking water is more dangerous than previously understood

    Nancy Carrasco has found that the environmental pollutant perchlorate, found in drinking water in 49 states, is more dangerous than we knew. Read More

    May 26, 2020

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    5 tips to improve your virtual chat set-up

    Whether you’re taking a class, conducting a meeting or gathering with friends, just about everyone is jumping into virtual chats. Here are five easy tips to improve how your virtual chat looks and sounds. Read More

    Apr 21, 2020

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    Our favorite #vandygram of the week

    Sure, we might share too many photos of E. Bronson Ingram College, but is there really such a thing? We don't think so, which is why our favorite #vandygram goes to @seanpcarroll for this pre-spring break shot! Read More

    Mar 6, 2020

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    From the Social ‘Dores

    Our Social 'Dores have been busy in February - attending Lunar New Year Festival, Celebration of Learning, and VIBE as well as running features on students and staff for #BlackHistoryMonth and enjoying the variety of weather Nashville has to offer. Visit the full story for more features. Read More

    Feb 28, 2020

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    Our favorite #vandygram of the week

    The temperatures may have been all over the place recently, but we're still feeling 😍 about our recent snowy day on campus. And @zoe.thegoldendoodle just makes it 100x better. A clear favorite #vandygram. Read More

    Feb 21, 2020

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    From the Social ‘Dores

    Over the last two weeks, our Social 'Dores have captured beautiful campus photos—both during sunny, 70 degree weather and with snow on the ground—attended events during Haiti week, and watched VIBE's showcase. See more highlights at the link. Read More

    Feb 14, 2020

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    Our favorite #vandygram

    This week, our favorite #vandygram goes to someone who we think really captured the essence of Vanderbilt - @angiefogle! Because really - what's Vandy without its 3:1 squirrel ratio? Read More

    Feb 7, 2020

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    Two Vanderbilt students ‘move mountains’ bringing education to war-torn Sudan

    Peabody College students Ryan and Jazira Boyette have a goal of improving the lives of Sudan’s Nuba people through the power of education. Read More

    Jan 31, 2020

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    From our Social ‘Dores

    Our Social 'Dores have been busy this semester attending sports events, exploring Vanderbilt's food options, and enjoying the few sunny days we've had on campus. Read More

    Jan 31, 2020

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    Our favorite #vandygram

    This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @bridalbycourt for these adorable photos of her mini-Commodore! Can't wait to see him on campus in 17 years. 😉 Read More

    Jan 24, 2020

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    From our Social ‘Dores

    As we kick off the new semester, our Social 'Dores have been busy capturing photos across campus and at various events. Get a snapshot of what they've been up to. Read More

    Jan 17, 2020

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    Our favorite #vandygram

    This week's favorite #vandygram goes to @vandyharpstudio for this fun selfie celebrating the beginning of the spring semester. We're so excited to have all of our students back on campus! 🤗 Read More

    Jan 10, 2020

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    Promote your upcoming event on Vanderbilt’s Instagram

    Did you know that if you have an upcoming event on Vanderbilt’s campus, you can promote it on Vanderbilt’s Instagram? Each Monday morning, Vanderbilt’s social media team highlights events happening on campus that week via VanderbiltU’s Instagram stories. Read More

    Jan 9, 2020

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    Social ‘Dore Semester Round-up

    As we head into winter break, we want to take a moment to send a shout-out of appreciation to our Social 'Dores. This semester they have captured fantastic content for our social media channels and have been a huge asset to our Instagram strategy. Check out their Fall 2019 highlights. Read More

    Dec 13, 2019

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    Our favorite #vandygram

    No matter the season, our 'Dores love exploring the city of Nashville! This week, our favorite #vandygram goes to @jihyepercussion for this fun shot from her orchestra repertoire class. Anyone know which coffee shop she's at? 😉 Read More

    Dec 6, 2019

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    Our favorite #vandygram of the week

    Once you're part of the Vanderbilt family, you're in it for life! This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @sevargo for sharing these snapshots of her and Vandy friends at their 10-year reunion. Read More

    Nov 22, 2019

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    From our Social ‘Dores

    Over the past two weeks, our Social 'Dores have enjoyed the fall (and winter!) weather on campus, attended The Commons Halloween Mixer, seen Vanderbilt Off-Broadway's production of "Spring Awakening," and more! Read More

    Nov 15, 2019