MyVU News
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Class of 2021: Xuanxuan Chen is completing her senior year virtually—and taking the distance in stride
Xuanxuan Chen is thankful for her memories of Vanderbilt's campus as she completes her senior year from home in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China—14 time zones away—as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 12, 2021
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Graduate School names endowed scholarship recipients
The Vanderbilt Graduate School has recognized outstanding research among Ph.D. candidates across the university in 2020-21 through the nomination and awarding of endowed scholarship funding. Read MoreApr 11, 2021
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Churchwell to moderate April 19 discussion with veteran civil rights leader Andrew Young
Dr. André Churchwell, Vanderbilt vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, will moderate a discussion with veteran civil rights leader Andrew Young at 6 p.m. Monday, April 19. The conversation will focus on voting rights and the future of democracy. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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Student-developed machine-learning techniques make surgeries safer and easier to review
An interdisciplinary fellowship with the Data Science Institute has resulted in a promising machine-learning technology that can effectively track complex surgical activity, having the potential to improve patient outcomes, safety and documentation. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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Class of 2021: Interdisciplinary teamwork in the lab leads Ph.D. student to job with biotech giant
After graduating with a Ph.D. in cell and developmental biology from the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences, Alissa Guarnaccia will begin a rare postdoctoral research position with health care biotechnology giant Genentech. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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Provost Susan R. Wente receives Mary Jane Werthan award
Provost Susan R. Wente is among five members of the Vanderbilt community who were honored recently by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. The center presents annual awards to recognize those at Vanderbilt who have demonstrated leadership, fostered mentorship, promoted gender equity and contributed significantly to the advancement of women at VU. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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Vanderbilt leadership development programs underway
The Employee Learning and Engagement team held virtual opening sessions for Vanderbilt Leadership Academy and Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment in late February. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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Stewart receives prestigious book prize for ‘Witness to Marvels’
Tony K. Stewart has been awarded the Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy Book Prize by the Association for Asian Studies for his recent monograph, "Witness to Marvels: Sufism and Literary Imagination." Read MoreApr 8, 2021
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Dr. James Crowe Jr. receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Dr. James E. Crowe Jr., a physician-scientist on the front lines of global research to eliminate human susceptibility to COVID-19 and other illnesses, is Vanderbilt University’s winner of the 2021 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award. Read MoreApr 8, 2021
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More than 7,600 members of Vanderbilt community support university on Giving Day
More than 7,600 members of the Vanderbilt community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, joined together on Giving Day, April 7, to donate more than $5 million to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership. Read MoreApr 8, 2021
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Return to Campus update for faculty for April 7
The latest numbers from Vanderbilt's COVID-19 public dashboard, safety reminders for the return of warmer weather, and a new working group to explore changes to the university's health and safety protocols are included in this week's Return to Campus update. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Parker appointed chief of staff for vice chancellor for government and community relations
Sally Parker, senior assistant provost, has been named chief of staff in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations, effective May 3, Vice Chancellor Nathan Green has announced. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Wente, Kopstain launch COVID-19 Safety Protocols Working Group
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain have announced the launch of a new working group to focus on reviewing the university’s current COVID-19 protocols in light of changing CDC guidelines with a goal of making recommendations on any potential updates for the summer and fall 2021 semesters. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Faculty and staff invited to celebrate Giving Day today
Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day kicked off at midnight, and the entire university community is invited to celebrate this special event. Faculty and staff play a vital role in supporting Vanderbilt’s mission and are encouraged to consider extending their investment in the university by making a gift of any size to an area that is meaningful to them. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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New issue of ‘Vestigo’ now available online
"Vestigo," a publication by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, provides an in-depth view of research happening in the Vanderbilt community, highlights trainee accomplishments and celebrates the success of Basic Sciences faculty. The Winter 2021 issue is now available online. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Celebrate Giving Day today with on-campus events and virtual concert
Giving Day is today. The entire Vanderbilt community is encouraged to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Dennis Spann
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Project Safe hosts programming, events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Vanderbilt Project Safe is offering educational programs throughout the month, including an eight-session empowerment self-defense course, guest lectures from national experts such as Donna Freitas, a performance by renowned poet Ashlee Haze, dialogue with author Mary Adkins about the intersection of class and sexual violence on college campuses, and more. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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VUPS committed to campus safety amid rise in national incidents of violence, civil unrest
To ensure Vanderbilt continues to be a welcoming environment and as safe as possible for all, Vanderbilt University Public Safety actively monitors for any potential threats to the campus and coordinates with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as needed to protect the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Vanderbilt’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows arrive in Nashville to complete 10-month professional development program
Nine mid-career professionals from nine countries arrived in Nashville In January to complete the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship at Vanderbilt University. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, focuses on professional development and mutual exchange. Read MoreApr 6, 2021