MyVU News
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Jim Bradford, dean emeritus of Owen Graduate School of Management, has died
Jim Bradford, who served as dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management from 2005 to 2013, died July 27. Bradford leaves a legacy of impact on the school, having spearheaded the development and launch of several programs. Read MoreAug 1, 2023
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Vanderbilt Athletics opens SEC’s first sensory rooms
Furthering Vanderbilt’s commitment to creating an inclusive game-day experience for everyone in Commodore Nation, the university has announced the installation of sensory rooms inside Memorial Gymnasium and FirstBank Stadium. Read MoreAug 1, 2023
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Teen Mental Health: Cultivating Well-being’ is Aug. 10
After the pandemic, teen mental health has plummeted. Learn the science behind disorders and brain development in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation on Aug. 10. Read MoreJul 31, 2023
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Dore Jam fan event set for Aug. 19
Vanderbilt Athletics announced that the 2023 Dore Jam will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 19. A celebration of Commodore athletics, representatives from all available sport programs will be in attendance to meet and greet fans. The event will also include games and activities, music and a chance to win prizes. Read MoreJul 31, 2023
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V150: The Leaders
Nine chancellors have guided Vanderbilt from humble beginnings to global impact. Read MoreJul 31, 2023
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‘Voices of Mississippi’ concert event is Sept. 15
"Voices of Mississippi" is presented by the Vanderbilt Wilson Music Library. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. A limited number of complimentary tickets have been held for Vanderbilt University students, faculty and staff. Read MoreJul 28, 2023
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First-year Peabody students win third place at global Map the System competition
Vanderbilt first-year students were among the top finalists in the global social innovation competition for their project-based research focused on educational support for children with chronic illnesses in Nashville. They competed among 1,000 teams from 60 global universities. Read MoreJul 27, 2023
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Vanderbilt hosts SmartComp 2023, prestigious IEEE international conference on smart computing
The conference drew a diverse mix of academics and professionals to offer a platform for exchanging insights and challenges in smart systems while promoting partnerships in academia, industry and community to shape the future of smart computing. Read MoreJul 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt student startup Bloom Health wins $120K investment prize to grow company influencing future of women’s health
Owen Graduate School of Management student, viral women’s health advocate and femtech startup co-founder Julia Schuller has won $120,000 from BIP Ventures, one of the Southeast’s largest and most active venture capital firms, to improve the standard for women’s health by providing access to reproductive education to women around the world. Read MoreJul 26, 2023
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17th annual Vanderbilt Postdoc Symposium is Nov. 17; register by Oct. 27
Registration is open for the 17th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium scheduled for Nov. 17. The one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for postdocs to network, engage in scientific discussion and learn about the research being conducted by other postdoctoral fellows. Read MoreJul 25, 2023
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V150: Voice for Democracy
Vanderbilt’s LAPOP Lab is the premier academic institution carrying out surveys of public opinion in the Americas. Read MoreJul 25, 2023
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Candidate meet and greet draws 300+ community members
Vanderbilt University, alongside a number of community organizations, held a meet and greet on Saturday, July 8, for all candidates running for a countywide seat in the Aug. 3 election. Guest had the opportunity to speak with candidates for mayor, vice mayor and Metro Council at-large. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Repeatedly seeing headlines of wrongdoing reduces perception of moral offense
By Jenna Somers Lisa Fazio A study recently published in Psychological Science reveals that when people repeatedly encounter headlines about corporate wrongdoing, they view the wrongdoing as less unethical and are more likely to believe the headlines are true. Social media can cause scandalous news to go viral in… Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: Make your voice heard on Election Day Aug. 3
With Election Day fast approaching in Davidson County, it’s time to get informed about your choices for officials serving at the local level and make a plan to vote. Candidates for Nashville mayor and vice mayor, Metro Council, and Metro Council at-large are on the ballot. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt Athletics extends Limbaugh’s contract as men’s golf head coach
After leading Vanderbilt to nine consecutive berths in the NCAA Championships, Thomas F. Roush, M.D. and Family Men’s Golf Head Coach Scott Limbaugh will have the opportunity to continue building on that success Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Expect increased police presence during emergency preparedness exercises in July, August
As a part of the campus-wide security review announced in June, Vanderbilt University Public Safety personnel will conduct a series of preparedness and readiness exercises from July 24 through Aug. 7 at the VUPS training facility at 115 28th Ave S. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Nominations open for Fall Staff Awards; save the date for staff assembly on Sept. 21
The awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fourth annual Fall Staff Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Diermeier advocates for university priorities at meetings, congressional reception in Washington, D.C.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier met with members of Congress to advocate for federal investments in research and higher education. He urged for robust federal research funding and student aid programs, and highlighted Vanderbilt’s leading role in building the innovation ecosystem in Tennessee, particularly in the automotive industry. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Community leaders come together to discuss power dynamics in collaborating for social impact
Vanderbilt Community Relations recently hosted nearly 50 people from Nashville’s social impact sector for an afternoon of learning, networking and connection. The topic of the day was “The Power in Collaboration: Working Together for Social Impact.” Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Humphreys receives Early Career Impact Award for contributions to brain and behavioral sciences
Kathryn Humphreys, associate professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College, has won a 2023 Early Career Impact Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Read MoreJul 20, 2023