MyVU News
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Listen: How the Bible shapes American wars is the focus of Vanderbilt research
Scripture has played a pivotal role in shaping the United States’ justification for going to war from the nation's earliest beginnings, according to research from James P. Byrd, assistant professor of American religious history at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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Jim Foglesong, music industry executive and Blair instructor, dies
Jim Foglesong, a key figure in the rise of many country music stars including Garth Brooks and Barbara Mandrell who went on to build a second career as a beloved educator, died July 9. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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Vanderbilt planning for the future
An executive committee has been named and will meet regularly this summer to develop a framework of ideas to guide a university-wide academic strategic planning process that will set the course for Vanderbilt’s future. Read MoreJul 5, 2013
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PCards no longer used for travel expenses as of July 29
As of July 29, PCards will no longer be used to support payment of travel expenses such as airfare, hotel rooms or rental cars. Read MoreJul 5, 2013
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Vanderbilt University Board of Trust approves five new members
The chairman of a global media and entertainment company, an entrepreneur, two physicians, and a 2013 graduate of the College of Arts and Science are the newest members of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust. Read MoreJul 5, 2013
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Wireless coverage expanded to include entire central campus
Wireless coverage has been expanded across the Vanderbilt campus. (Jenny Mandeville / Vanderbilt) All areas of the central Vanderbilt campus now have WiFi coverage, thanks to a recently completed project by the Vanderbilt Division of Information Technology. Wireless coverage was expanded in direct response to a student… Read MoreJul 5, 2013
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American Judicature Society and Vanderbilt Law School announce affiliation
The American Judicature Society will relocate to Nashville as part of its new affiliation with Vanderbilt Law School. The agreement begins July 1 and will result in joint educational programming, publications and new research. Read MoreJul 2, 2013
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VU Alumni Association board names new members
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association board is pleased to announce the addition of seven new members. Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers tips on tick and mosquito bite prevention
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt pediatricians want children and parents to be aware of the dangers of tick-borne illnesses and other insect-related infections. Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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Vanderbilt specialists urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks
Vanderbilt specialists are urging parents and children to leave the fireworks displays to the experts this Fourth of July. Children are often seen at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for a variety of injuries, including serious damage to eyes from bottle rockets, third-degree burns… Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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New division launched to transform information technology at Vanderbilt
Building world-class information technology is the charge of the new Division of Information Technology at Vanderbilt, which officially launched June 27 during an event at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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Tennessee statesman James Sasser donates papers to Vanderbilt
James R. Sasser, a former three-term U.S. senator from Tennessee and ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, and his wife, Mary Sasser, have donated their papers to Vanderbilt University’s Special Collections. Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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New deans in place at three Vanderbilt schools as fall semester approaches
Three of Vanderbilt’s graduate and professional schools have new deans effective July 1. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Robert Blanning, professor of management, emeritus, dies
Robert W. Blanning, whose global experience combined the worlds of academia and business, died June 25. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Medical Center North, VUSN experiencing outages
An overnight break in a domestic water line in Medical Center North has caused flooding in confined areas of the building as well as phone and electrical outages affecting certain areas of Medical Center North and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Watch young baseball campers master the art of the slide
In this video, Vanderbilt head baseball coach Tim Corbin and his staff use a giant slip 'n' slide to teach young players the art of sliding. Read MoreJun 26, 2013
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Sign up for new travel information sessions
Information sessions on the new travel system begin next week. The two-hour sessions are open to all employees in preparation for the July 30 launch of the new system. Read MoreJun 26, 2013
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Vanderbilt, Children’s Hospital recognized as ‘Top Workplaces’
Vanderbilt University and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are among the best places to work in Middle Tennessee, according to the "Tennessean’s" Top Workplaces list. Read MoreJun 24, 2013
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Progress continues on construction projects this summer
Alumni Hall’s yearlong renovation is nearly complete, while construction on the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center reaches a milestone. Read about these projects and more. Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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Owen School’s Bradford reflects on tenure as dean
After nine years as dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Jim Bradford is stepping down from his position at the end of the academic year in June. Bradford recently discussed some of the highlights of his time as dean with "Vanderbilt Business" magazine. Read MoreJun 21, 2013