MyVU News
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Senate resolution honors Franklin for historic football season
Vanderbilt’s James Franklin was honored Feb. 13 by the Tennessee Senate as lawmakers recognized his accomplishments as the Commodores’ head football coach. Read MoreFeb 13, 2013
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Emancipation Proclamation panel explores document’s meaning for today
Vanderbilt Chaplain Mark Forrester moderated a lively panel discussion in War Memorial Auditorium Feb. 12 about the Emancipation Proclamation’s meaning and legacy as the document went on view at the Tennessee State Museum nearby. Read MoreFeb 13, 2013
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Vanderbilt researchers, students part of inaugural SEC symposium on renewable energy
Two Vanderbilt professors were among the energy experts at the inaugural SEC Symposium, and Vanderbilt’s Aerospace Club represented the university in the SEC showcase. Read MoreFeb 13, 2013
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This Valentine’s Day, love is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt cardiologist
Being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Julie Damp. Read MoreFeb 13, 2013
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Bayuzick, chemical engineer who had experiments on space shuttle, dies
Robert Bayuzick, who had experiments conducted on three separate flights of the space shuttle Columbia while he was a professor of chemical engineering and director of materials science at Vanderbilt University, died Feb. 8 in Nashville. Read MoreFeb 12, 2013
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Pulitzer Prize winner for poetry among spring Vanderbilt Visiting Writers
Tracy K. Smith, winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for her collection "Life on Mars," will read from her work Feb. 14 at Vanderbilt University’s Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 11, 2013
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Geer and Clinton present Vanderbilt Poll results to TPA
Vanderbilt political scientists John Geer and Josh Clinton presented results from the Vanderbilt Poll to help reporters prepare to cover the 108th General Assembly. Read MoreFeb 8, 2013
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Our favorite Tweets and Instagrams of the week, Feb. 1-8
The theme this week: Everyone wants to go to Vanderbilt. Whether waiting on acceptance letters or committing at Signing Day, it was a week full of school spirit. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets and Instagrams of the week. Be a part of the conversation: talk… Read MoreFeb 8, 2013
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Mitchell to lead effort on minority engineering enrollment
Burgess Mitchell, assistant dean for student services at Vanderbilt's School of Engineering, has been named president-elect of the National Association of Minority Engineering Program Advocates. Read MoreFeb 8, 2013
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Law professor to present at orientation program for new federal judges
Terry Maroney, professor of law, will discuss her scholarship on how judges deal with emotion as part of an orientation program for newly confirmed federal judges. Read MoreFeb 7, 2013
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Panel discussion will explore Emancipation Proclamation’s meaning and legacy
Vanderbilt Chaplain Mark Forrester will moderate a panel discussion about the Emancipation Proclamation’s meaning and legacy on Tuesday, Feb. 12—the same day the historical document goes on view at the Tennessee State Museum. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry to speak at Vanderbilt
Melissa Harris-Perry, host of her own show on MSNBC and a professor of political science at Tulane University, will discuss “Race, Health and Justice” Feb. 18 at Vanderbilt University's Langford Auditorium. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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Vanderbilt forum Feb. 15 to discuss consolidation of Nashville and Davidson County
Vanderbilt University will host a forum about the historic consolidation of Nashville and Davidson County governments noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 in Flynn Auditorium at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Peabody College offers ‘summer school’ for teachers
Higher education and K-12 professionals will converge on Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College campus in June for a grown-up version of summer school—the Peabody Professional Institutes (PPI). Five week-long institutes run June 10-28. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Media Advisory: Peabody College to host panel discussion on school vouchers
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and The League of Women Voters of Nashville will host a panel discussion on school vouchers, featuring industry experts on the subject on Feb. 7. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Emeritus Peabody professor Bob Newbrough has died
John Robert “Bob” Newbrough, professor emeritus at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, died Jan. 2, 2013, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78. Read MoreFeb 1, 2013
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Our favorite Tweets and images of the week, Jan. 25-Feb. 1
We really love hearing from our friends, fans and followers – if you’d like your voice to be heard, Tweets us @vanderbiltu and tag your Instagram photos #vandygram. Below are just a few of our favorite Tweets and photos of the past week: [View the story "Our favorite… Read MoreFeb 1, 2013
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Vanderbilt scores big in Game Day Challenge
Vanderbilt scored big in the 2012 Game Day Recycling Challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read MoreFeb 1, 2013
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Itchy, runny nose may be an allergy – or the weather
As winter continues to take most of the country on a temperature roller coaster ride, many find themselves reaching for pain relievers or other remedies to deal with runny noses and symptoms associated with sinus and allergy problems. Read MoreJan 31, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s statewide impact focus of annual Day on the Hill
Vanderbilt’s 12th annual Day on the Hill highlighted the university and medical center’s contributions to all 95 counties in Tennessee and offered the opportunity for conversations between Vanderbilt officials and state lawmakers. Read MoreJan 30, 2013