MyVU News
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Vanderbilt University’s AAA bond rating affirmed by Fitch
Vanderbilt University's bond rating continues to be rated AAA—the highest level—by the Fitch Group, a leading credit agency. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Provost’s steering committee announced for initiative on status of women
Political science professor Cindy Kam will lead a new steering committee to guide actions and areas for study for an initiative focusing on women students, faculty and postdocs, announced earlier by Provost Susan R. Wente. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Chancellor to host screening of ‘Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace’ Dec. 6
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a screening of "Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace" on Thursday, Dec. 6, in Memorial Gym. The event is free and open to faculty, staff and students as well as their friends and family. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Online platform assures cyber-physical systems research is legit, results don’t disappear
Vanderbilt’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems is unveiling the Cyber-Physical Systems Virtual Organization Portal, created and curated by researchers at Vanderbilt, Arizona State University, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA and University of Arizona. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt research hub to examine issues faced by children at risk for poor health, education outcomes
Vanderbilt researchers will establish a new research hub to better understand the needs of some of some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable children. Read MoreNov 15, 2018
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10 Commodore programs finish with perfect Graduation Success Rate
Vanderbilt Athletics finished with an overall Graduation Success Rate of 97 during the 2017-18 academic year, the best among Southeastern Conference institutions. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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Grant funds study of social media’s role in spreading political misinformation
Elizabeth Zechmeister and Noam Lupu will study the role that messaging app WhatsApp plays in the spread of political misinformation and public opinion in Latin America. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Keeping Vanderbilt moving
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses MoveVU, the university's mobility strategy, and explores a critical question for Vanderbilt: How do we move our people? Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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2018 Diwali Showcase features dance, music, food
Hundreds of Vanderbilt and greater Nashville area community members gathered in Langford Auditorium for the 2018 Diwali Showcase, an annual program presented by Vanderbilt's South Asian Cultural Exchange that featured dances and performances by more than 300 students. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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Vanderbilt welcomes its most global, talented first-year class
Vanderbilt's Class of 2022 has several notable distinctions, including being the most selective in the university's history with a 9.6 percent acceptance rate of all students. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 12 percent, new sustainability report shows
Vanderbilt leaders in the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office and the Division of Administration are aligning sustainability efforts with the guiding principles of FutureVU, the university's land use planning initiative. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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VUSRP applications now open; informational session set for Nov. 28
Applications are now open for the summer 2019 cycle of the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program, which provides awards of $5,000 to $6,000 to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors engaged in 10 weeks of full-time research with a full-time Vanderbilt faculty member. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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Search launched for next dean of The Ingram Commons
The Office of the Provost is launching a search for the next dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 13, 2018
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Flag ceremony honors veterans, Vanderbilt’s service traditions
A flag that was the backdrop for a momentous time in Vanderbilt's civil rights history will be preserved in a Heard Library archive vault—after a moving ceremony that paid tribute to our veterans. Read MoreNov 13, 2018
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Road closure at Vanderbilt Place and 24th Avenue South
Ongoing construction and utility work in the West End Neighborhood will close Vanderbilt Place at the 24th Avenue South intersection. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 19. Read MoreNov 13, 2018
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New faculty: Alejandro T. Acierto
Alejandro T. Acierto is Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Professor of Digital Art and New Media. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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New faculty: Paul C. Taylor
Paul C. Taylor is W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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New faculty: D.J. Kennedy
D.J. Kennedy is professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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New faculty: Jennifer Larson
Jennifer Larson is associate professor of political science. Read MoreNov 12, 2018