MyVU News
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Hetherington, Mo win American Political Science Association awards
Marc Hetherington and Cecelia Mo will collect prestigious awards in September for their research in political science. Read MoreMay 27, 2016
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Vanderbilt awarded 2016 Sustainable Transportation Award
Vanderbilt University is recipient of the 2016 Sustainable Transportation Award, presented jointly by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Read MoreMay 26, 2016
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Four from Vanderbilt receive Critical Language Scholarships
Two Vanderbilt students and two recent graduates will spend the summer abroad in intensive language programs as U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship recipients. Read MoreMay 26, 2016
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Congressional caucus briefed on health disparities among boys and men
Vanderbilt professor Derek Griffith spoke at a recent Washington forum on the health of men and boys sponsored by two congressmen and the American Psychological Association. Read MoreMay 26, 2016
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Curb Public Scholars develop evidence-based public policies
The "People's Guide to Nashville," an album of children's music with prosocial messaging, and the inaugural Accessibility Map-a-Thon at Vanderbilt are among projects created and implemented by the 2015-16 Curb Center Public Scholars. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Metro Schools’ Blue Ribbon Teachers honored at Vanderbilt reception
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a reception at the University Residence to honor Metro Nashville Public Schools' 46 Blue Ribbon Teachers for 2016. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Vanderbilt establishes Center for Health Care Market Innovation
Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management will establish a new corporate-funded research center focused on health care markets. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Kudos: School of Nursing faculty, alumna recognized
Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty have been recognized as fellows by several professional associations. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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VUPD, Metro Police team up for community outreach effort
The Vanderbilt Police Department and the Metro Nashville Midtown Police Precinct teamed up for “Ice Cream on the Go with Metro.” Officers traveled throughout the Edgehill community giving away ice cream to children of all ages as well as adults. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Anthropology celebrates year of big wins for graduate students
Five Ph.D. students affiliated with the Department of Anthropology have landed significant grants this year, continuing a long trend of successes for the small department. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Vanderbilt Libraries to host ‘Cultural Heritage at Scale’ symposium
Scholars, students and other interested individuals are invited to a free Vanderbilt Libraries symposium on the challenges and opportunities for those who build national-scale digital cultural preservation projects. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Sign up now for Vanderbilt Osher Institute summer term
Symphony 101, healthy cooking, and Motown music are among the Osher Lifelong Institute at Vanderbilt summer 2016 classes for all adults 50 and older. Read MoreMay 24, 2016
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Inspiration is everywhere, author tells Nashville middle-schoolers
Children's author Christopher Paul Curtis addressed MNPS middle school students at Vanderbilt’s Wyatt Center May 19. Read MoreMay 24, 2016
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Vanderbilt hires Stephanie White to lead women’s basketball
Vanderbilt University has hired Stephanie White as head women's basketball coach, Athletic Director David Williams announced Tuesday. White, who currently is serving her second season as head coach of the WNBA's Indiana Fever, becomes just the fifth all-time head coach in the history of the Vanderbilt program. Read MoreMay 24, 2016
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Commencement regalia recycled for the first time; gowns made of plastic bottles
For the first time, graduating Vanderbilt seniors could recycle their regalia following this year's Commencement. Read MoreMay 24, 2016
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School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized with spring awards
Linda Norman, Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, announced faculty and staff awards during the school’s spring faculty meeting May 17. Read MoreMay 23, 2016
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Moody’s comments on Vanderbilt’s credit outlook post transition
Moody’s Investor Service has updated its information to reflect the April 30 transaction that restructured Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center into separate legal and financial entities. Read MoreMay 23, 2016
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May issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the May issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreMay 23, 2016
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Thanks to Vanderbilt, some hungry animals have a lucky Friday the 13th
Animals at the Nashville Zoo and Walden’s Puddle recently enjoyed taking part in a bit of Vanderbilt tradition when the university donated strawberries left over from Commencement to the two organizations. Read MoreMay 20, 2016
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Brazil: Impeachment, Zika, and the Summer Olympics 2016
Latin American historian Marshall Eakin will discuss the impact of recent political and economic turmoil in Brazil on the Summer Olympics when he speaks at 6:30 p.m. June 6 at the Williamson County Library. Read MoreMay 20, 2016