MyVU News
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Attending CMA Fest? Get these safety tips
Vanderbilt LifeFlight officials are urging festival-goers to take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses, sunburn, alcohol overconsumption and even blisters from improper foot care to make the event more enjoyable. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Lack of minorities in STEM focus of Vanderbilt summit
Scholars from across the country presented research insights on issues spanning the educational pipeline, from pre-K to Ph.D. Read MoreJun 10, 2015
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Commodores are College World Series bound
Vanderbilt clinched a return trip to the College World Series with a 4-2 win over Illinois Monday afternoon. They next will meet Cal State Fullerton at 7 p.m. Sunday in Omaha. In addition, a trio of Commodores were selected in the first round of the MLB draft, including No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson. Read MoreJun 9, 2015
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again has been named a national leader in pediatric health care by "U.S. News & World Report." Children’s Hospital achieved national rankings for a maximum of 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty programs. Read MoreJun 9, 2015
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Vanderbilt receives Gates Foundation grant to develop wristband mosquito repellent device
Vanderbilt biologist Laurence Zwiebel has received a Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Exploration grant to create a wrist-band device that devises a personal "no-fly zone" offering protection from mosquitoes. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Commodores dominate in Super Regional opener
Vanderbilt jumped on Illinois early and cruised to a 13-0 win in the Super Regional opener at Illinois Field Saturday night. The second game in the best-of-three series was postponed Sunday due to weather and is re-scheduled for 3 p.m. today. In addition, several Dores are expected to go highly in Monday's MLB draft. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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‘Brown Girl Dreaming’ author inspires MNPS students
Metro Nashville Public Schools fifth- through eighth-graders gathered at Vanderbilt to hear acclaimed children's and young adult author Jacqueline Woodson, thanks to a gift by best-selling novelist James Patterson. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Share your pics with the Vanderbilt community by tagging them #vandygram on Instagram and Twitter. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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Beware leaves of three: Tips for avoiding poison ivy
It’s the time of year when backyards attract children, trails beckon hikers, and poison ivy attacks the unwary. The Tennessee Poison Center at VUMC provides tips for avoiding or treating the itch-causing plant pest this summer. Read MoreJun 3, 2015
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Tennessee higher ed alliance honors VU communications
Vanderbilt received 13 awards at a statewide conference of Tennessee higher education public relations professionals. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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Unclaimed campus bikes donated to neighborhood youth organization
Youth in a neighborhood near Vanderbilt will benefit from a donation of campus bicycles that went unclaimed last academic year. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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Men’s golf’s historic season ends in match play quarterfinals
The most accomplished season in Vanderbilt men's golf history came to a close at the NCAA Championship Tuesday, as LSU eliminated Vanderbilt 3 1/2 to 1 1/2 in the quarterfinals of match play. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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World on Wednesdays seeking presenters for fall 2015
WOW is a great opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members from diverse backgrounds who have an expertise in international topics to share their knowledge with the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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Men’s golf team finishes second, advances to match play
The Commodore men's golf team carded a final-round 285 and finished second at the 2015 NCAA Championship. The second-place finish advances Vanderbilt to its first-ever match play appearance. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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Commodores clinch spot at Super Regionals
The top-seeded Vanderbilt baseball team blasted No. 2-seeded Radford, 21-0, to complete an undefeated run through the Nashville Regional. The Commodores will take on Illinois in the Super Regionals beginning 7 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU. Meanwhile, players Carson Fulmer and Dansby Swanson are two of the four finalists for the prestigious Golden Spikes Award. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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White House drug policy office honors Vanderbilt researcher
Peabody College researcher Andy Finch has been honored by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Read MoreJun 1, 2015
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Commodores to play Radford in Nashville Regional final
Sunday night's Nashville Regional baseball game between Vanderbilt and Radford was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be played at 3 p.m. Monday. If Radford wins, the teams will meet again at 7 p.m. to determine who advances to the Super Regional. Learn how the teams reached the Nashville Regional final. Read MoreJun 1, 2015
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Men’s golf currently fifth at NCAA championship
The Vanderbilt men's golf team has made the 54-hole cut and moves on to the final round of stroke play on Monday. Read MoreJun 1, 2015
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Our favorite photos of the week
A dramatic lightning display near Kirkland Hall is one of our favorite photos of the week. See more on the Get Social website. Read MoreMay 29, 2015
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‘The Fantastic World of the American Circus’ continues through Sept. 4
There's still time to experience the excitement of the big top this summer with “Thrills and Chills! The Fantastic World of the American Circus.” The exhibition is on display at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery. Read MoreMay 28, 2015