MyVU News
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Class of 2020 shares milestones and memories
It wasn’t the end to senior year that anyone anticipated, but the memories of meaningful experiences, friendships and challenges linger. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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#VU2020 committee plans celebrations now and for 2021
A volunteer team of undergraduate, graduate and professional students, along with university leadership, is leading the planning for this year's virtual celebrations and the in-person Commencement festivities slated for 2021. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Celebrating the Class of 2020
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2020 represents a rich variety of backgrounds, experiences, goals and dreams. Learn more about some of the remarkable graduates from this year’s class. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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School, college and other commemorations
Vanderbilt’s 10 colleges and schools, as well as a number of campus groups, organizations and programs, are celebrating the Class of 2020 through videos, messages, commemorations and more. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Next steps for Vanderbilt campus as Nashville enters Phase 1 of reopening
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente details how Vanderbilt is carefully approaching the first steps in bringing faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students back to campus for specific functions by following the university's Return to Campus plan, available at vu.edu/campus-return. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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2020 Vanderbilt Divinity School and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named
A professor who pushed the boundaries of feminist theology, a community social justice activist, and an advocate for women’s health issues are the 2020 Vanderbilt Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Update on remote work for staff
Unless staff are required to be on campus at the explicit request of their manager, they should continue to work remotely beyond Friday, May 8. Due to the need to reduce the density of people and enable physical distancing on campus, remote work is likely to continue for the foreseeable future for most staff whose role and workload enables them to do so effectively. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt celebrates first four-year class, 10th anniversary
As Next Steps at Vanderbilt marks its 10th anniversary throughout 2020, the year also brings another significant milestone: The first class of Next Steps at Vanderbilt students will graduate from its expanded four-year program. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Vanderbilt student journalists honored by Tennessee Associated Press
Vanderbilt student journalists were honored with 15 awards in this year’s Tennessee Associated Press College Competition, including Best of Show. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Songwriting seminar inspires personal tributes to Class of 2020
Some students participating in a Blair School of Music songwriting seminar planned on penning songs about graduating from college. Then the novel coronavirus pandemic hit. The students left campus, and the desire to process their emotions through song increased exponentially. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Living through history, Class of 2020 reacts to COVID-19
As the world responds to COVID-19, Vanderbilt's Class of 2020 reflects on reaching the milestone of college graduation during such a tumultuous time. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Faculty development workshops for May 2020 announced
Vanderbilt faculty are invited to a series of professional development workshops to be held throughout May hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. All sessions will be presented via Zoom. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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What We Trained For: Medical school class president speaks about moving forward during pandemic
As the Vanderbilt campus braced itself to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through a series of proactive measures in March, School of Medicine class president Varun Menon, MD'20, shared some thoughts on his experience of being a medical student during the unprecedented outbreak. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Longing for Home: A recent graduate from Wuhan, China, reflects on a pandemic that upended his life across two different worlds
Qisen Song, BA'20, reflects on the unexpected ending of his senior year at Vanderbilt, and the meaning of home and family during difficult times. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How can healthcare leaders support compassion in the workplace?
As COVID-19 strains hospitals and doctors’ offices, it’s more important than ever for health care leaders to model, cultivate and support compassion among their staff. Professor of management Tim Vogus distills some best practices for health care leaders. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Vanderbilt receives $20 million from The William K. Warren Foundation to further treatments for brain disorders
Vanderbilt University has received $20 million from The William K. Warren Foundation, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery to support pharmaceutical breakthroughs. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How do we fix the food supply chain?
Mumin Kurtulus, associate professor of operations management at the Owen Graduate School of Management, addresses ways to fix the food supply chain. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Open Mind: Taking a moment to celebrate
While still focusing on the difficulties of the most recent couple of months, it’s more important now than ever to reflect on the strides the Vanderbilt University community has made throughout the 2019-20 academic year, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Class of 2020 dedicates memorable books to Bronson library
A tribute to seniors living in the E. Bronson Ingram Residential College has taken on special significance now that students are away from campus. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Giving Tuesday Now is tomorrow
On May 5, you are invited to participate in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of giving and unity held in response to COVID-19. Your meaningful gift of any size will help to strengthen Vanderbilt University’s Student Hardship Fund, COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund, or any school or program. Read MoreMay 4, 2020