MyVU News
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Study confirms link between early test scores and adult achievement
Students who score extremely high on standardized tests as adolescents often become high achievers in adulthood, a new study has confirmed. Read MoreJun 2, 2016
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13 cross-college collaborative projects win TIPs funding
Thirteen interdisciplinary projects, ranging from cellular processes and smart cities to global health care issues, have been selected as the 2016 awardees of the Trans-Institutional Program (TIPs) initiative. Read MoreJun 2, 2016
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University employees: Share feedback on 2016 employee picnic, enter to win prize
Vanderbilt University’s Employee Appreciation team wants you to “dish” on this year’s employee picnic. Read MoreJun 2, 2016
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Vanderbilt communications honored by Tennessee higher ed alliance
Vanderbilt University received five awards for its communications efforts at the Tennessee College Public Relations Association spring 2016 conference. Read MoreJun 1, 2016
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Explore poetry and the landscape tradition at Fine Arts Gallery June 10–Sept. 9
“Pastorals, Landscapes and the Arcadian Vision,” on display at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery from June 10 through Sept. 9, explores how artists for centuries have rendered nature in a tranquil, idyllic form. The exhibition features more than 50 paintings and works on paper from the 17th to 20th centuries. Read MoreJun 1, 2016
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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