MyVU News
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September issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the September issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreOct 3, 2016
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University of York professor to deliver second Compton Lecture Oct. 26
A speaker series honoring the late Vanderbilt philosopher John Compton will bring the University of York's Catherine Wilson to campus. Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Influential Vanderbilt astrophysicist featured in weekly roundup of VU stories in the news
Astrophysicist Jedidah Isler joined Beyoncé, LeBron James and Serena Williams as a member of The Root’s 100 List of Black Influencers, and Money highlighted law professor Jennifer Shinall’s research in an article about Donald Trump’s controversial comments toward a former Miss Universe. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Sept. 26. Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Perry Wallace, Godfrey Dillard featured in new ‘Commodore Insider’ podcast
Former Vanderbilt hoops players Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard discuss their trailblazing careers in the new Commodore Insider podcast. Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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VUTheatre performs ‘Othello’ with street art twist
The powerful Shakespearean drama 'Othello' launches VUTheatre's 2016–17 season with original music by Fred Coe artist-in-residence Paul Carrol Binkley. Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Election 2016: How in the World Did This Happen?
Political scientist Marc Hetherington will analyze the 2016 election at the Williamson County Library Oct. 11 as part of "Vanderbilt at the Library." Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Owen School dean to serve on Mayor Barry’s financial inclusion committee
Eric Johnson of Vanderbilt has joined the effort of Nashville's mayor to make the city more financially inclusive. Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Find out Oct. 6 how Clinton and Trump are faring in Tennessee
A new Vanderbilt Poll will be released Oct. 6 to show how the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is shaping up in Tennessee. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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First-year students learn lessons on race and inclusion at 10th annual Lawson Lecture
A reunion 50 years in the making made a significant impact on first-year students at the 10th annual Lawson Lecture Sept. 27, when Vanderbilt alumni Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard shared their stories of being young African American basketball recruits and students on campus in the late-1960s. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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FutureVU making progress on charting course for Vanderbilt’s campus
Vanderbilt University’s land use plan has been dubbed FutureVU and is entering its second year with a full slate of activities and a new faculty advisory committee. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Search committee named for vice provost for equity, diversity and inclusion
Provost Susan R. Wente has charged a search committee comprising students and faculty from a range of disciplines to identify the university’s first vice provost for equity, diversity and inclusion. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Professor, Paralympian chosen to evaluate Reeve Foundation’s Paralysis Resource Center
Vanderbilt's Anjali Forber-Pratt has been awarded a grant to evaluate and bolster spinal cord injury resources. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Annual reports on crime statistics, security and fire safety available after Sept. 30
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information related to universitywide security and safety, including related policies, procedures and criminal statistics. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Flulapalooza mass vaccination event quickly approaching
Flulapalooza is only a couple of weeks away and the deadline to submit an exemption request from receiving the influenza vaccine is quickly approaching. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty and student awards and achievements
Read about the latest Vanderbilt University faculty and student awards and achievements. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Celebration honors nine endowed chair recipients
Nine faculty members who hold endowed chairs were honored and donors were thanked during a festive celebration Sept. 26 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Chancellor commends ROTC cadets for focus on ‘something bigger’ at Leadership Symposium
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos addressed Army ROTC cadets gathered Sept. 27 for a leadership symposium, at which alumni Sandra Cochran and Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Jones also were recognized. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Watch Coach Mason, players discuss upcoming Florida game
Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason and four members of the football team -- defensive lineman Torey Agee, linebacker Oren Burks, wide receiver C.J. Duncan and quarterback Kyle Shurmur -- spoke to local reporters Tuesday at Vanderbilt's regular weekly press conference held on campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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‘Pre-Flight’ course for startups offered to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff
Think you’ve got an idea that could become the next Facebook or Google, but you’re not sure how to get it off the ground? Turning ideas into action is the aim of a new, seven-week Pre-Flight course, developed by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and offered in partnership with Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization (CTTC) and the Wond’ry. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Activist, singer Monica Raye Simpson to lead Vanderbilt Divinity workshop
Monica Raye Simpson, executive director of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, will hold a public conversation and workshop at Vanderbilt Divinity School Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 27, 2016