MyVU News
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Griffith, Bruce co-edit new reference texts on health equity
Experts from Vanderbilt's Center for Research on Men's Health have authored two reference texts highlighting the unique health equity concerns among male populations, as well as the impact of racism in health care settings. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Fostering accessible education for all
A high-quality, accessible education should be a uniting factor across our society, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Nominations open for Chancellor’s Heart and Soul staff awards
Nominations are being accepted through July 31 for the 2019-20 Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards. The awards celebrate Vanderbilt staff members’ dedication to the campus community. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Vanderbilt students, alumni named 2019-20 Fulbright finalists and alternates
Eight Vanderbilt students and alumni have been awarded funding to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English around the world through the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Allet, former director of Vanderbilt-in-France program, has died
Hervé Allet, former assistant professor of French who served as director of the Vanderbilt-in-France program at Aix-en-Provence, died April 21 in Nîmes, France, where he lived in retirement. He was 68. Read MoreApr 30, 2019
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Vanderbilt Poll: Nashville residents uneasy about growth
Vanderbilt's 2019 poll of Nashville residents indicates a growing number think the city is no longer “on the right track,” and that the city is growing too quickly. Mayor David Briley receives high marks, however, with a 66 percent approval rating. Read MoreApr 30, 2019
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Vanderbilt Nursing professor launches study on therapy animals and children with cancer
Mary Jo Gilmer is piloting new research into the effectiveness of therapy dogs in reducing the anxiety of children with cancer. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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Free skin cancer screening June 15
Vanderbilt Dermatology is offering free skin cancer screenings on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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Quah named winner of SEC’s McWhorter Award
Vanderbilt bowling senior Kristin Quah has been named the recipient of the H. Boyd McWhorter Award, presented annually to the outstanding female student-athlete in the Southeastern Conference. Vanderbilt football student-athlete Khari Blasingame was one of 13 male finalists for the award. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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New England selects Vanderbilt’s Williams, San Francisco picks Skule in NFL draft
The New England Patriots selected Vanderbilt defensive back Joejuan Williams with the 45th overall pick of the NFL draft. Williams was taken in the second round. In addition, the San Francisco 49ers selected Vanderbilt offensive lineman Justin Skule with the 183rd overall pick in the sixth round. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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Faculty invited to apply for SEC travel grant program by June 1
Vanderbilt faculty are encouraged to submit applications to the 2019–20 Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program. The program, an initiative of the academic body of the Southeastern Conference, is designed to enhance faculty collaboration among SEC member universities. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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Informational meetings for MacArthur 100 & Change proposals May 2 and 16
Vanderbilt is seeking concept proposals for the MacArthur Foundation 100 & Change competition. The MacArthur Foundation will award one $100 million grant for a project that promises measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt faculty earn awards at AERA annual meeting in Toronto
The conference is the world’s largest gathering of education scholars and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative research. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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NFL executive shares his path to professional success during campus talks
Adolpho A. Birch III, an NFL executive who is a Law School alumnus and secretary of the Board of Trust, spent the days leading up to the 2019 NFL draft sharing his experiences and advice with the campus community. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Chancellor announces next round of Vanderbilt trailblazers to be honored with portraits
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today the second series of portraits honoring five Vanderbilt trailblazers. Zeppos has commissioned paintings of Dorothy Wingfield Phillips, K.C. Potter, David Williams II, Kate Lupton and Muhammad Yunus. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @ryannmartin21. Ryann shared this celebratory photo of her last day of undergrad classes as a graduate of #VU2019! Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Sustaining and scaling Vanderbilt’s environmental stewardship
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses Vanderbilt's new sustainability pledge—which strives to power the campus entirely through renewable energy and be carbon neutral by 2050—in this week’s column. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Equal Employment Opportunity Office relocates to Loews Vanderbilt Plaza
Vanderbilt University's Equal Employment Opportunity Office has moved to Loews Vanderbilt Plaza, Suite 780. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt junior awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
Junior Andrew Harwell has been awarded a prestigious Udall Scholarship for his dedication to environmental conservation efforts locally and globally. He will join a national cohort of exceptional undergraduates working on environmental issues and policy and health issues related to Native American communities. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt community gathers for vigil following Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
More than 100 people gathered at Rand Wall on Monday to honor the victims of last Sunday's terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. Read MoreApr 24, 2019