MyVU News
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Event honors new holders of endowed chairs at VU
Six Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 28 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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Vice chancellor shares next steps in VU-VUMC transition
Vanderbilt department heads gathered for a meeting Jan. 22 were given more information on the plan to establish Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center as separate legal and financial entities. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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TIPS, Chancellor Faculty Fellow applications under review
Submissions and nominations for two new programs launched under the Academic Strategic Plan—Trans-institutional Programs, or TIPS, and the Chancellor's Faculty Fellows Program—are in the midst of review by faculty from across the university. Read MoreJan 28, 2015
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Blair senior finds connections between music and science
Sometimes two seemingly different subjects are more related than they may seem. For undergraduate Brian Cooper, music is just as important as science. They’re two sides of the same coin. Read MoreJan 28, 2015
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Statement of Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune on Jan. 27 verdict
Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune gives the university's official statement following the conviction of two former football players in the 2013 rape of a fellow student. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Divinity dean addresses Rotary Club on managing change
Students at Vanderbilt Divinity School “don’t get to shut the world out” and neither does the city of Nashville, Emilie Townes told the Rotary Club of Nashville on Monday. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Nominate university champions for women for MCWC awards
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominees for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Hillsboro High student partners with VU researcher on cave drug study
Hillsboro High School senior Alex Jolly advanced to the semi-finals in the Intel Science Talent Search with his research project on cave drugs. Read MoreJan 27, 2015
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Virtual Vanderbilt Engineering and Science Building rises from your cellphone
Download the interactive, high-tech rendering that shows the building’s exterior and design in 360-degree detail. Read MoreJan 26, 2015
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Fortune named ‘mentor of the year’ by CASE III
Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune is the recipient of the Mentor of the Year Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District III. Read MoreJan 26, 2015
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Humane dispersal of roosting crows is underway
Plant Operations will implement distress calls and other noisemakers in an effort to drive roosting birds from campus. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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Vanderbilt poet gives voice to traumatic memories
Beth Bachman's latest poetry collection focuses on the effect of traumatic memories on soldiers and others affected by war. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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New clues to the lives of Grassmere slaves
A new study reveals details about the slaves who lived and died at Grassmere Plantation—now home to the Nashville Zoo. Read MoreJan 22, 2015
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Make this delicious Campus Dining recipe at home
By request, Campus Dining offers its recipe for Barley Primavera, a high-fiber, high-protein dish with lots of flavor that will help you stick to your healthy eating resolutions. Read MoreJan 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt honors MLK with commemorative events
The Vanderbilt community observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of lectures, service activities and events. Read MoreJan 20, 2015
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Protect yourself against phishing attacks
In light of a nationwide warning against phishing attacks on human resource systems, the recent Sony security breach, and a number of on-campus accounts being compromised in November, Vanderbilt IT has compiled some useful information about phishing. Read MoreJan 20, 2015
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Staff advisory board to provide guidance on Academic Strategic Plan
Thirteen staff members representing the university’s colleges, schools and student programs have been named to a new staff advisory board to provide input and guidance on the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreJan 19, 2015
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Visiting international scholars give back to Nashville’s needy
Vanderbilt's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows are spending January focused on service work. Read MoreJan 17, 2015
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Chapters bring Vanderbilt classrooms to alumni
Commodore Classrooms present an accessible--and increasingly popular--opportunity for alumni to hear from Vanderbilt faculty and fellow alumni on a variety of topics. Read MoreJan 17, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty awards and achievements
Read the latest roundup of Vanderbilt faculty awards and achievements. Read MoreJan 15, 2015