MyVU News
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The Open Dore: How the Center for Teaching supports faculty
In this month’s edition of the "Open Dore" newsletter, Center for Teaching Director Derek Bruff discusses the essential role the center plays in supporting Vanderbilt faculty year-round, and especially in times such as now, when there's an unprecedented and historical shift in methods and rapid adoption of new technologies. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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WATCH: A Word with Wente—a discussion with Dr. David Aronoff
In her latest video message, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses COVID-19 with Dr. David Aronoff, professor of medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology and director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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COVID-19 project funding opportunities captured on two VU websites
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations have compiled lists of public and private funders that are accepting applications related to COVID-19. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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M.P.H. student working front lines of COVID-19 for Native Americans
Just a week into her position with the Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Health Board, Tamee Livermont, a master of public health student who will graduate with the Class of 2020, was helping to lead the fight against the COVID-19 crisis. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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Virtual Gatherings: Robert Penn Warren Center connects humanities scholars
The Robert Penn Warren Center keeps humanities scholars connected during the coronavirus outbreak through online events that include weekly virtual happy hours. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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Twelve engineering students awarded prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Nine engineering doctoral students have been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Three engineering undergraduate students also have received NSF fellowships. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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‘U.S. News’ ranks Vanderbilt graduate schools among nation’s best
"U.S. News & World Report" continues to place Vanderbilt University's graduate schools among the nation's best in its latest rankings. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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Want professional development while working remotely? Visit VUIT’s Microsoft Office 365 training page
In response to requests from the Vanderbilt community for Microsoft Office training, Vanderbilt University Information Technology has added a Microsoft Office 365 training page to its website. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Acorn School teachers develop innovative ways to engage Vanderbilt’s youngest learners during social distancing
Teachers at The Acorn School, part of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, are using innovative ways to support and engage with Vanderbilt’s youngest learners and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Open Mind: What comes next
In her latest “Open Mind” column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shares how multiple groups are contributing to potential strategies and planning related to the university’s response to COVID-19. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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College of Arts and Science converts thriving academic programs to departments
The College of Arts and Science will convert four programs and one center into full departments, following approval from the Board of Trust. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Commencement 2020 Graduating Student Committee announced
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente has appointed a new advisory group composed of students from the Class of 2020 to provide feedback and engage in planning their postponed Commencement ceremony and related events that will now take place in May 2021. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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New residential faculty announced for Zeppos College, The Ingram Commons
Three new residential faculty have been appointed to help enrich the Vanderbilt educational experience beyond the classroom and build supportive and diverse communities on campus. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Transgender Americans experience significant economic, health challenges: Study
Transgender adults experience considerably greater economic hardship and worse health than cisgender adults, according to the first study to document the socioeconomic struggles of this population in the United States. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Virtual Gatherings: Vanderbilt Divinity School offers sacred gathering spaces
Online guided meditations, worship services and tea time are being offered in virtual gathering spaces for the Vanderbilt Divinity School community. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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IRIS Center provides vital online resources for educators during outbreak
As teaching has moved online in response to the global coronavirus pandemic, more and more educators are turning to the IRIS Center at Vanderbilt Peabody College for reliable information on evidence-based practices and interventions. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Virtual Gatherings: Grad student in Earth & Environmental Sciences keeps group hangouts on schedule
When COVID-19 threw a wrench in their plans for meeting up in person, graduate students in Earth and Environmental Sciences decided to take their weekly hangout online. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Vanderbilt Health Policy COVID-19 model finds evidence of flattening curve, recommends distancing policies continue
Vanderbilt researchers find that social distancing policies have slowed the spread of COVID-19, but caution that continued distancing is needed to keep the rate of spread low, and that any future rollback of such policies must be contingent on widely available testing and contact tracing. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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‘A Conversation with Jaquira Díaz’ moves online April 16
A conversation with Jaquira Díaz, whose March talk on campus for the Harry C. Howard Lecture was canceled, has been moved online April 16 by the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Nutrition professor shares four tips for healthy eating while sheltering at home
Jamie Pope, registered dietitian nutritionist and assistant professor of practice in Medicine, Health and Society, offers four tips for maintaining proper nutrition while balancing the stress of self-quarantine. Read MoreApr 10, 2020