MyVU News
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Assessment estimates cost of federal regulation compliance at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University has released the results of an internal assessment that estimates it spends approximately $146 million a year complying with federal regulations. Read MoreJul 31, 2015
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Vanderbilt contributes $8.9 billion to the health of Tennessee
Vanderbilt supported 62,000 total jobs with wages and benefits in excess of $3.5 billion. Read MoreJul 31, 2015
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Marty Nord, former Vanderbilt professor and faculty adviser, dies
Martha Andrews “Marty” Nord, a longtime communications professor at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management and former director of the Vanderbilt Women in Engineering Program, died July 28 in Nashville. Read MoreJul 30, 2015
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Owen and School of Medicine leaders co-chair international conference on analytics in health care July 29-31
Experts from Owen, Vanderbilt School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center will present and host sessions at the third INFORMS Healthcare 2015 Conference July 29-31 in Nashville. Read MoreJul 29, 2015
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When being an immigrant makes it more–not less–likely to have a job
Among U.S. job-seekers who identify as black, those born in the Caribbean and Africa are more likely to be working than those born here--but a college degree nearly erases that difference. Read MoreJul 28, 2015
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The Band Perry, Third Eye Blind to play 2015 Commodore Quake
Tickets for Vanderbilt faculty and staff are $35 each for this year's Commodore Quake, set for Friday, Oct. 23, in Memorial Gym. Read MoreJul 28, 2015
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Experts address promises and problems of 3D printing large structures
The prospect that 3D printing will transform the way we construct the concrete structures that dominate the built environment brought a group of experts to campus to discuss the research opportunities this creates. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Vanderbilt hosts symposium and exhibition on traditional Chinese architecture
An exhibition from a traditional Chinese architecture photography competition is on display through July 31 at Cohen, Sarratt and Buttrick in conjunction with an international symposium organized by Professor Tracy Miller. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Tiny mechanical wrist gives new dexterity to needlescopic surgery
VIDEO» A Vanderbilt research team has successfully created a mechanical wrist less than 1/16th of an inch thick -- small enough to use in needlescopic surgery, the smallest form of minimally invasive surgery. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Vanderbilt LifeFlight debuts new airplane
Vanderbilt LifeFlight is adding a new airplane that will provide emergency medical transportation for infants, children and adults located anywhere in the United States. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Wear VU gear, get discount to Nashville Zoo Aug. 2
The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and Vanderbilt Football are teaming up to host Commodore Fan Appreciation Day at the zoo from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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New Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence to promote cultural inclusivity, awareness
IICC aims to help students develop the skills necessary to promote social justice and to have constructive conversations surrounding differences. Assistant Dean of Students Tina Smith has been promoted to associate dean and will lead IICC. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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NACUBO members tour campus sustainability features
Vanderbilt University played host Monday to about 100 members of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, which held its annual meeting in Nashville July 18-21. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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Chill out with free frozen treats Aug. 7
Look for free ice cream and frozen treats throughout campus on Friday, Aug. 7, during Vandy Chills, an Employee Celebration event. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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VUMC ranked among nation’s elite by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
"U.S. News & World Report" has again named Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the premier specialty care providers in the nation, as well as the No. 1 hospital in the Metro Nashville area and the top hospital in Tennessee. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt student-athletes visit Cuba
A group of Vanderbilt student-athletes and administrators, including Athletics Director David Williams, have teamed with Nashville-based Soles4Souls for a seven-day international service trip to Cuba -- just as the United States is enjoying full embassy status in Havana for the first time in decades. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt acquires DCHS building on 19th Avenue South
Vanderbilt University has acquired the Disciples of Christ Historical Society building, located at 1101 19th Ave. S. The university plans to utilize the DCHS building as office space in support of its academic mission. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center director named assistant dean of students
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Director Frank Dobson has been named an assistant dean of students, effective Aug. 1. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Search to begin for vice provost for research
Vanderbilt is launching a national search to find its next vice provost for research. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Stassun appointed to A&S administrative role
Keivan Stassun, professor of astronomy, has been named senior associate dean for graduate education and research for the College of Arts and Science, Dean Lauren Benton announced. Read MoreJul 20, 2015