MyVU News

  • Vanderbilt Law School (Vanderbilt University)

    Six named to Vanderbilt Law School Board of Advisors

    Vanderbilt Law School has welcomed six new members to its Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors plays a crucial role in carrying out the law school’s mission of providing an unparalleled legal education to its students and an intellectually vibrant community in which faculty can pursue teaching and scholarly excellence. Read More

    Oct 31, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt law professor to work on restatement of U.S. foreign relations law

    Vanderbilt University law professor Ingrid Wuerth will contribute her expertise on immunities to an influential guide to foreign relations law. Read More

    Oct 31, 2012

  • David Maraniss

    Writer David Maraniss to teach at Vanderbilt during spring 2013 semester

    Famed writer David Maraniss will co-teach a course, Presidential Biographies, next semester, and also a Commons seminar for first-year students, Reading and Writing about Sports and American Life. Read More

    Oct 30, 2012

  • Brian Shaffer wearing the Vanderbilt exoskeleton

    Advanced exoskeleton promises more independence for people with paraplegia

    A team of Vanderbilt engineers has developed a powered exoskeleton that enables people with severe spinal cord injuries to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs. Its light weight, compact size and modular design promise to provide users with an unprecedented degree of independence. Read More

    Oct 30, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt burn doctors treat more patients during cold-weather months, urge caution with home heating

    iStock With temperatures falling into the 30s this week, people across the mid-state will be turning up the heat to stay warm. But, as the temperature drops, the number of patients treated by the Vanderbilt… Read More

    Oct 30, 2012

  • The Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt)

    Cancer research and education agreement announced between Baptist Memorial Health Care and Vanderbilt University

    Executives with Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tenn., and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today announced an academic affiliation agreement — paving the way for new clinical research and academic education opportunities that are designed to enhance cancer programs. The new affiliation establishes a framework… Read More

    Oct 29, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams of the week, Oct. 19-26

    We love hearing from our fans, friends and followers. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets and Instagram photos from the past week – lots of pretty campus photos! Be a part of the conversation – follow Vanderbilt on  Twitter and Instagram and tag your photos #vandy. [… Read More

    Oct 26, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Sandoz awarded Chancellor’s Cup

    Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies M.L. Sandoz (center) was presented with the Chancellor's Cup by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and president of the Nashville Vanderbilt Chapter MaryNell Bryan. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) M.L. Sandoz, senior lecturer in communication studies and director of Vanderbilt’s debate team, received an unexpected visitor… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

  • Colin Dayan, the Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt, signs the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Book of Members, a tradition that dates back to 1780. (image courtesy of AAAS)

    Dayan inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Colin Dayan, the Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt, signs the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Book of Members, a tradition that dates back to 1780. (image courtesy of AAAS) Colin Dayan, the Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt, was… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

  • (Vanderbilt University)

    Greenhouse gas emissions down 12 percent since 2008

    Vanderbilt releases updated report to mark Campus Sustainability Day (Vanderbilt University) Overall greenhouse gas emissions from Vanderbilt’s campus and medical center have decreased by 12 percent from an all-time high reached in 2008—and by 7 percent from 2005 to 2011—even though the institution has seen significant growth in square… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams of the week, Oct. 12-19

    We love hearing from our fans, friends and followers. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets and Instagram photos from the past week. Be a part of the conversation – follow Vanderbilt on Twitter and Instagram and tag your photos #vandy.   [View the story… Read More

    Oct 19, 2012

  • (Vanderbilt University)

    A message from Chancellor Zeppos: Protection of Minors

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt University) Dear Vanderbilt Community, Vanderbilt’s mission centers on the principle of community. We believe that each member of our University community plays a valuable role in defining who we are and what we do. We are committed to nurturing and maintaining a positive, productive… Read More

    Oct 19, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Enroll now for 2013 benefits

    It’s time to enroll! Open Enrollment started on Oct. 17 and continues through Oct. 31. This is your annual opportunity to elect benefits that fit your needs for 2013. Enrollment is active this year and all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. Even if you’re keeping the same benefits, or… Read More

    Oct 17, 2012

  • Oliver Schmidt

    Director of German nanosciences institute is NanoDay! keynote speaker

    Oliver Schmidt, director of the Institute for Integrative Nanosciences at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research in Dresden, Germany, is the keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum Oct. 24 at Vanderbilt University. The Forum and NanoDay! activities are sponsored by the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) and the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Science. Read More

    Oct 16, 2012

  • Benton Chapel (Vanderbilt University)

    Role of religion in national politics focus of 2012 Cole Lectures

    Anthea Butler, a noted scholar on religion and politics who is a regular contributor to national media programs, will deliver the 2012 Cole Lectures at Vanderbilt University Divinity School’s Benton Chapel. Read More

    Oct 16, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt experts discuss election dynamics, fallout at Federal Forum

    John Geer (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Negative ads, excessive campaign spending, and the agenda of the “lame duck” Congress were topics of discussion at the Oct. 15 Federal Forum panel held at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt multipurpose room. The event, hosted by Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal… Read More

    Oct 16, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VU Neuroscience Graduate Program recognized as best in the nation for 2012

    Vanderbilt University’s Neuroscience Graduate Program has been named the 2012 “Program of the Year” by the Society for Neuroscience. Read More

    Oct 15, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Flulapalooza 2 set for Oct. 17-18

    “Flulapalooza 2″ will be TWO days offering DOUBLE the options, with the same, super-fast setup as last year. Oct. 17, 2012, 6 a.m–1 p.m. Oct. 18, 2012, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The tent will be set-up between Light Hall and VA. This event is for ALL Vanderbilt faculty, staff,… Read More

    Oct 12, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Ink, toner, mobile device recycling program launched

    Photo provided by SEMO/Vanderbilt A new program is under way on campus to make it easy to recycle copier, fax, laser and ink jet toner cartridges, as well as old cell phones, iPods and mp3 players. It’s good for the earth and it also benefits some good causes that… Read More

    Oct 12, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Our favorite Tweets of the week, Oct. 5-12

    We love hearing from our fans, friends and followers, and we have some very vocal ones on Twitter. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets from the past week. Be a part of the conversation – follow @VanderbiltU today. [View the story "Our favorite Tweets… Read More

    Oct 12, 2012