MyVU News
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Health care workers can improve communication with Latino patients with new Vanderbilt course
A new course at Vanderbilt University that can help healthcare workers be more effective in treating the growing population of Spanish-speaking patients. Read MoreMay 28, 2013
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Yeu-Matchuc brings native dance celebration to Vanderbilt
Yeu-Matchuc will perform ancient songs and dances from the indigenous Yoreme community of Sinaloa, Mexico, June 5 at noon on Vanderbilt University’s Library Lawn. Read MoreMay 24, 2013
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Retiring Vanderbilt University School of Nursing dean honored for her service
Friends, supporters and colleagues gathered to honor retiring dean Colleen Conway-Welch for her visionary leadership of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing. Read MoreMay 24, 2013
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Symphony plays on despite rain
Despite the event being moved from Peabody Lawn to Ingram Hall due to thunderstorms, the annual Vanderbilt family night with the Nashville Symphony drew an appreciative audience of Vanderbilt faculty and staff and their families. The event was sponsored by Employee Celebration. Read MoreMay 22, 2013
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Athletics stalwart John Rich has died
John W. Rich, longtime advocate for the Vanderbilt athletic program, has died at the age of 85. Read MoreMay 22, 2013
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Staff members showcase art at Space 204
Opening in the Department of Art's Space 204 gallery on June 13 are two exhibitions spotlighting the talents of two of its own. Read MoreMay 21, 2013
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Vanderbilt takes top prize in NASA student rocket launch challenge
The Vanderbilt Aerospace Club has captured first prize in the 2013 NASA Student Launch Initiative. The Vanderbilt team also took home the 2013 Best Payload Design award for the most creative and innovative payload experiment: bio-hybrid ramjet engines that use carbon-neutral, 100-percent-renewable bio-hybrid fuels for combustion. Read MoreMay 21, 2013
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New Vanderbilt Poll surveys voting Tennesseans on education, health care, more
The latest Vanderbilt Poll shows that Tennesseans strongly support charter schools while their feelings about school vouchers are more divided. Read MoreMay 21, 2013
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West Tennessee Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announce academic affiliation agreement
Kirkland Cancer Center Leaders of West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today announced an academic affiliation agreement which further establishes a collaborative relationship between the two institutions, now for the creation of new cancer programs in West Tennessee. The new agreement creates a… Read MoreMay 21, 2013
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No. 1 baseball surpasses SEC record for wins
No. 1 Vanderbilt outslugged Alabama 14-10 May 18 at Hawkins Field to set the all-time Southeastern Conference wins record with the Commodores' 26th league win. Read MoreMay 20, 2013
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Desktop alerts added to AlertVU
As part of the expanded AlertVU emergency notification effort, desktop support staff are installing an application called Alertus on desktops across the university and medical center. Alertus will display a full-screen notification whenever AlertVU is activated. This application operates behind the scenes, and has no impact on the performance… Read MoreMay 20, 2013
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Women’s golf advances to fourth straight NCAA championship
The top eight teams from the 24-team regional advance to the finals May 21-24 in Athens, Ga. Read MoreMay 17, 2013
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Follow women’s soccer in Brazil
The Vanderbilt women's soccer team has embarked on an eight-day tour of Brazil. Read MoreMay 17, 2013
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No. 1 baseball ties SEC mark for league victories
No. 1 Vanderbilt held off a late rally en route to a 7-6 win over Alabama at Hawkins Field to push the Commodores win streak to 14 games. Read MoreMay 17, 2013
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VU family night with Nashville Symphony to include food trucks May 21 (moved indoors)
Don't forget! Vanderbilt's Family Night with the Nashville Symphony is Tuesday, May 21, and this year gourmet food trucks will be part of the fun. Read MoreMay 17, 2013
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreMay 16, 2013
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VU Divinity Riverbend classes help transform prison culture
Amy-Jill Levine forgot "after about the first 12 minutes" that she was inside a prison back in 2005 when she first taught at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Read MoreMay 16, 2013
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May 17 is National Bike to Work Day
By biking to work, you can spend less money on gas and car maintenance, more time enjoying the great outdoors, get some exercise and be one less car sitting in rush hour traffic. Read MoreMay 14, 2013
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Divinity dean ‘passes baton’ at baccalaureate service
James Hudnut-Beumler, who is stepping down as dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School after 13 years, presented to his successor two gifts during an emotional celebration service. Read MoreMay 13, 2013
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Be authentic, Chancellor Zeppos tells Vanderbilt graduates
Vanderbilt graduates should cling to their integrity and authenticity, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the class of 2013 during his Commencement address. Read MoreMay 10, 2013