MyVU News
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Mancilla-Martinez receives $1.66M grant to study assessment practices for students from Spanish-speaking homes
By Jenna Somers Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez Many students from Spanish-speaking homes—whether designated as English learners or not—struggle with English language and reading comprehension, including students born and raised in the U.S. and who attend English-only-instruction schools. These students’ low scores on standardized English reading and language assessments are often associated… Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Peabody College researcher awarded more than $9.9 million to support students with disabilities, visual impairments
By Jenna Somers Hilary Travers Earlier this year, the U.S. and Tennessee Departments of Education awarded grants totaling more than $9.9 million to Hilary Travers, PhD’21, research assistant professor of special education, to support educational and post-school outcomes of students with disabilities in Tennessee. In April, Travers received… Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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New Faculty: Meghan Burke, family advocacy and disabilities policy researcher, joins Vanderbilt Peabody College
By Jane Sevier and Jenna Somers Meghan Burke Meghan Burke joined Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development in August as professor of special education. Her research interests include family advocacy, families of individuals with disabilities, and disability policy. She examines how families advocate for… Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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SEC schedule for men’s basketball released; season tickets now available for purchase
The Commodores will play nine home games and nine road games as part of the SEC slate, all leading up to the SEC Tournament. Vanderbilt opens the 2024 conference schedule with Alabama on Jan. 6 at home at Memorial Gymnasium. Discounted season tickets are available for faculty, staff and students. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Innovation Catalyst Fund to propel translational research and innovation
The Innovation Catalyst Fund aims to boost translational research and innovation to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world solutions. This initiative seeks to support projects that are nearing commercial viability, fostering innovation across a wide range of academic disciplines. Faculty can register for a Q&A town hall on Sept. 18 before the proposal submission portal opens on Oct. 1. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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New Digital Lab enhances Heard Libraries’ resources for teaching and learning
The new Digital Lab combines three library departments—Digital Scholarship and Communications, the Digital Commons, and the Center for Digital Humanities—into one overarching unit, realizing efficiencies that advance the Heard Libraries’ goal of facilitating transdisciplinary research and teaching through cohesive services. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Echoes of art reverberate through the Curb Center’s latest exhibition
Reverberations will feature National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez’s photographs of petroglyphs and pictographs from Europe and North America dating back as far as 35,000 years. The photographs are placed in dialogue with paintings and sculptures by Dustin Mater, who is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. The exhibition will be on view from Sept. 13 to Dec. 1. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Celebrate 2023 Constitution Day with the Heard Libraries
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host an event on Monday, Sept. 18, to celebrate Constitution Day, observed each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Memorial Maniacs relaunching as the official student section of Vanderbilt basketball
The relaunch is part of the athletic department’s initiative to directly involve students in shaping the game day atmosphere at Memorial Gymnasium. Beginning next week, applications for the Memorial Maniacs Student Leadership Group will open. Leaders will work in partnership with Vandy Fanatics to help shape the student experience at Vanderbilt basketball games. Students can also vote for a new logo through Sept. 13; check your email for information on how to cast your vote. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Nominations sought for annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. awards; 2023 lecture is Oct. 24
Nominations are now being sought for the annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Awards. The 22nd annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows program to bring diverse views, teach about how to engage in civil debate
The program is designed to host a cohort of thought leaders with competing and sometimes conflicting views on policy issues and social problems. These visitors will engage with students, faculty, the public and each other to model reasoned, evidence-based civil debate. The first public event sponsored by the program will be on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Center for Research on Inequality and Health to study causes and consequences of health-related inequalities
Supported by Discovery Vanderbilt and a collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing, the center will deepen society’s understanding of the causes and consequences of health-related inequalities. An event marking the center’s launch will take place on Monday, Sept. 18. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Everything you need to know about getting around campus and Nashville
MoveVU, part of the Office of Transportation and Mobility, can assist you with your daily travel decisions and help reduce your carbon footprint while getting around Nashville and campus. Check out the following resources to help you get where you need to go. Read MoreSep 1, 2023
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Register now for Sept. 21 Fall Staff Assembly
Register for the Fall Staff Assembly. All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend either in person or virtually, at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, in the Student Life Center ballroom. Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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Top 10 places to experience in Nashville
Nashville is known for its music and entertainment, but it’s also a hub for a variety of other industries, including sports, health care management, technology, printing and publishing, and tourism. Read our list of Nashville's top 10 places to experience. Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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Booth leads first longitudinal study to identify biomarkers of language delay in young children
By Jenna Somers James R. Booth A five-year, $3.9 million grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders will support novel research into the brain function of language development in 4- to- 8-year-old late talkers with language delay to identify predictive biomarkers that could support early… Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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University engages security consultants as part of campus-wide review of emergency preparedness
Vanderbilt University has entered an agreement with security consulting firm AT-RISK International as part of a comprehensive review of the university’s emergency preparedness, particularly in response to an active shooter scenario. Read MoreAug 31, 2023
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History of early Cherokee, Chickasaw students at Vanderbilt explored in library exhibit
Vanderbilt Law School professor Daniel Sharfstein will host a conversation with the National Trail of Tears Association’s Tory Wayne Poteete and the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Charles Tate on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room. They will discuss research that contributed to Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899, an exhibit on display at Central Library through Sept. 29. Read MoreAug 30, 2023
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Everything you need to know about getting involved
With so many organizations and programs on campus, it can be difficult to know which ones are the best fit for you—or even where to start. We’ve got you covered! Check out this list of ways to get involved at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 30, 2023
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WATCH: Vanderbilt leaders discuss Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions in new video
In a new video, university leaders discuss how Vanderbilt is responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision disallowing the use of race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities. Read MoreAug 30, 2023