MyVU News
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‘Policy, Politics, Privilege’ focus of Summer Institute at Vanderbilt May 20–24
Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative presents its second Summer institute May 20–24. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt neuroscientists, art museum collaborate on NEA-funded visual cognition research
Vanderbilt neuroscientists Isabel Gauthier and Thomas Palmeri will collaborate with a Buffalo, New York, art gallery on a two-year project that recently earned a National Endowment for the Arts Research: Art Works program award. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt announces plan to build graduate housing development in Midtown
The university will begin work later this year on its graduate and professional student housing village, starting with an approximately 600-bed project to be located on Broadway between Lyle and 20th avenues. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt wins NASA’s 2019 Student Launch Competition, sixth in 7 years
Vanderbilt’s Aerospace Design Laboratory again has earned top honors in NASA’s National Student Launch Competition, the lab’s sixth national championship and second consecutive win in 12 years. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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New hub for Graduate School students and postdoctoral fellows in Alumni Hall
Newly renovated space on the first floor of Alumni Hall is designed to become a robust hub for student life within the Graduate School community. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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West named associate vice chancellor for federal relations
Christina West has been promoted to associate vice chancellor for federal relations in Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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Sophomore earns Department of Defense SMART Scholarship
Vanderbilt sophomore Rachel Strons has been selected as a SMART Scholar—which stands for Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation—by the U.S. Department of Defense. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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Nairon graduates as TICUA fellow
Laura Nairon, associate vice chancellor for business services in the Division of Administration, graduated as a 2019 fellow of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s Pressnell Executive Leadership Institute. Read MoreMay 15, 2019
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In Vanderbilt’s new simulation lab, nursing and divinity students train together
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing's $23.6 million expansion includes the state-of-the-art Simulation and Skills Lab, where nurse practitioner students and divinity students learn together. Read MoreMay 14, 2019
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Annual picnic brings out employees for food, fun
Thousands of Vanderbilt University employees attended the annual Employee Appreciation Picnic: At the County Fair held Tuesday on Magnolia Lawn. Under sunny, blue skies, faculty and staff members enjoyed free food and activities designed to express thanks for the integral role they play in the university’s purpose and mission. Read MoreMay 14, 2019
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VUIT: Password reset for faculty, staff, students
As the academic year ends, VUIT is reminding faculty, staff and students to change their ePassword, the password associated with VUnetID. Read MoreMay 14, 2019
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Learn about MLAS program at open house May 21
Vanderbilt's Master of Liberal Arts and Science program offers a flexible graduate degree for Nashville's adult learners who wish to pursue their intellectual passions and curiosities in the company of fellow lovers of knowledge and some of Vanderbilt's finest faculty. Read MoreMay 13, 2019
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Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence to host community writing sessions for faculty this summer
The Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence invites all faculty to six upcoming community writing sessions this summer. The sessions are designed to build community as well as offer a dedicated space for working on writing projects. Read MoreMay 13, 2019
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VanDiver and Lieberman selected for NEH Summer Stipend awards
Faculty members Rebecca K. VanDiver and Phillip I. Lieberman are the only professors in Tennessee to receive 2019 Summer Stipends from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read MoreMay 13, 2019
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Eleven faculty members named as 2019 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Eleven outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2019 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The class is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read MoreMay 13, 2019
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Oracle Cloud update to include new features
A key feature of the Oracle Cloud update, scheduled to begin Friday, May 17, at 9 p.m. and end on Saturday, May 18, is an enhanced interface for all users on the "Expenses" module. A downtime notice will be displayed on the SkyVU website while the update is underway. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Venus Williams to Vanderbilt graduates: Make mistakes, stay uncomfortable, help others
Tennis champion, entrepreneur and equal rights advocate Venus Williams imparted to Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2019 a well-tested list for success heavy on risk-taking, goal-making and optimism during remarks delivered Thursday in Memorial Gym as part of Senior Day. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Zeppos offers ‘eight words’ of advice in farewell Commencement address
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos encouraged graduates at Vanderbilt Commencement to be the brave leaders that America and the world desperately needs—leaders who focus on making the world better for others, not just themselves. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Vanderbilt honors Class of 2019 Founder’s Medalists
Vanderbilt University recognized exceptional graduating students from each of its undergraduate and professional schools on Friday, May 10, during this year’s Commencement ceremonies. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Vanderbilt University honors 25 as emeriti faculty; Zeppos appointed chancellor emeritus
Twenty-five retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 10, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. In addition, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos was appointed Chancellor Emeritus, effective Aug. 15, 2019. Read MoreMay 10, 2019