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Tony Earley describes his new short story collection, "Mr. Tall," as "more grown up" than some of his previous writings. Read More

"From Vanderbilt students engaged in discovery and the creation of new ideas—to faculty and staff teams connecting across disciplinary borders to solve the challenges facing our greater society—we are all joined in our belief of improving ourselves and serving our world," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his academic year welcome. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the opening Faculty Assembly on Aug. 21 that Vanderbilt begins the academic year in an exceptionally strong position—academically, financially and culturally. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan, which will guide university investments in faculty recruitment, capital planning, academic programs and philanthropic priorities over the next 10 years, was officially unveiled by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Aug. 21. Read More

Flulapalooza 4 takes place Oct. 1 in a tent between Light Hall and the VA Hospital. Read More

An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly. Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty and staff are urged to review the university’s Standards of Conduct at the start of the academic year and refer back to those guidelines throughout the year. Read More

Through a partnership between Vanderbilt and Metro Nashville Public Schools, a group of dedicated teachers returned to the classroom this year with a new skill set and the tools to incorporate GIS mapping technology into their curriculum. Read More

The late Bishop Joseph Johnson, the Rev. Becca Stevens and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Ogletree are the 2014 Divinity/GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read More

More than 150 people showed up Aug. 14 for the grand opening of the School of Engineering’s new Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability. Read More

Tailgate 2014, a free event for Vanderbilt employees, is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Employees also may reserve up to four free tickets for the Sept. 13 football game. Read More

Dale Johnson, a retired Vanderbilt professor of church history who was editor of a book that traced the history of the Divinity School, has died. Read More

Nominations are being sought through Sept. 10 for the 2014 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor. Read More

Georgetown University law professor and Vanderbilt alumna Sheryll Cashin will discuss her new book on affirmative action Sept. 4 in the first Chancellor's Lecture of the academic year. Read More

Vanderbilt will offer a certificate program for health professionals to educate them in helping patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching them. Read More

Move in has begun at the newly opened Warren and Moore Colleges on the northeast corner of campus. Read More

The Office of Honor Scholarships and Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program are hosting Vanderbilt’s first university-wide, interdisciplinary undergraduate poster session. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Division of Administration has announced organizational changes affecting two of its offices. Read More

Faculty and staff enjoyed ice cream and other frozen treats and the opportunity to connect with their co-workers during Vandy Chills on Aug. 8. Read More

Skip Culbertson will be the new executive director at Owen's Executive Development Institute. He starts work Sept. 1. Read More