MyVU News
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Employees celebrated at annual Fan Fest
An enthusiastic and energetic crowd came out for the Employee Appreciation pre-game Fan Fest on Sunday, March 3, prior to the Vanderbilt women’s basketball game against the Florida Gators. Read MoreMar 4, 2019
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I Am Vanderbilt: Antoinette Hicks
Antoinette Hicks, the morning supervisor at Rand Dining Center, says Campus Dining provides sustenance in more ways than one. Read MoreMar 4, 2019
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Vanderbilt celebrates Black History Month with dozens of events, programs and lectures
More than a dozen lectures, programs, celebrations and gatherings took place across campus throughout the month of February to commemorate the nationally celebrated Black History Month. Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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First edition of FutureVU Peabody neighborhood newsletter released
The university has established a Peabody neighborhood newsletter for interested community members with updates on upcoming construction milestones, progress pictures and more. Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
This week our favorite #vandygram was posted by alum @tingtingcam, who shared these photos from her trip to Australia with former classmates from her Leadership & Organizational Performance master's program. We just love seeing our jet-setting 'Dores in action! ✈ Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The dedication of Vanderbilt’s staff
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on the campus-wide appreciation of Vanderbilt's diverse and dedicated staff. Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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Take VUIT Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey for chance to win $100 Amazon gift card
Vanderbilt IT has released its annual Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey, which is confidential and should take about five minutes to complete. The results will be used to further enhance IT service and support. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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‘The Partisan Brain’ topic of Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture March 21
Jay Van Bavel, associate professor of psychology and director of the Social Perception and Evaluation Lab at New York University, will discuss why and how partisanship can drive people apart by changing how their brains process information. The talk is scheduled for March 21 at the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Student Care Network recognized as innovative best practice in supporting student health and wellness
Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network has received national recognition as a best practice for its innovative approach to supporting the health and wellness needs of Vanderbilt University students. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Kyla Terhune named to senior GME leadership role
Kyla Terhune, associate professor of surgery and director of the Surgery Residency Training Program in the Section of Surgical Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named vice president for educational affairs for VUMC and associate dean for graduate medical education for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Her appointment is effective July 1. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Grassley, Klobuchar most effective senators of 115th Congress, according to study
The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint project of Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia, has released its Legislative Effectiveness Scores for the 115th Congress. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Nursing students explore health care and culture in diversity month series
Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion at the School of Nursing expanded into a series of events for the month of February. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Endowed chair holder celebration honors eight faculty members
Vanderbilt’s newest endowed chair holders were celebrated for their path-breaking scholarship and research by family members, donors, colleagues and friends during a Feb. 25 ceremony. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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New VandyVox podcast highlights best of student-produced audio on campus
Each episode of VandyVox features student work originating from a curricular or co-curricular project and includes audio documentaries, radio dramas, spoken word essays and ongoing podcasts. Read MoreFeb 27, 2019
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Rosenthal to step down as VINSE director; planning for institute’s future begins
Sandra Rosenthal will step down as director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering on June 30 following 12 years of service. Read MoreFeb 27, 2019
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New biomaterial could improve bone grafting
A new biomaterial-based bone graft extender created by Vanderbilt and U.S. Army researchers has the potential to improve treatment of critical orthopedic conditions. Read MoreFeb 26, 2019
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Cultural responsiveness is key to classroom management
A new book by H. Richard Milner IV is a practical guide for teachers serving the needs of a wide array of learners Read MoreFeb 26, 2019
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Cal Turner Family Foundation commits $2 million to expand Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt University
The Turner Family Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt, housed within the Owen Graduate School of Management, is a student-driven, interdisciplinary organization focused on developing entrepreneurial, market-based solutions to alleviate poverty around the world. Read MoreFeb 26, 2019
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Ancora Innovation proposal submissions open March 14
This is the second request for proposals to Ancora since Vanderbilt and Deerfield launched their collaboration in 2018 with a commitment from Deerfield of up to $65 million in initial funding over five years to support promising drug discovery research. Read MoreFeb 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces spring classes
Pirates in the Atlantic world, religion in prison, and a workshop on jazz great Cole Porter are among the classes offered this spring by the Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Read MoreFeb 26, 2019