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A team of Columbia University physicists who participated in the first detection of gravity waves will describe the monumental discovery in a free public lecture on campus Thursday, Feb. 18. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center nephrologist and Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. William Fissell IV is making major progress on a first-of-its kind device to free kidney patients from dialysis. He is building an artificial implantable kidney with microchip filters and living kidney cells that will be powered by a patient’s own heart. Read More

Eos-funded projects include curriculum development, reading series, speakers, seminars and more. Read More

Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, a civil engineering professor at Vanderbilt, has been called to active duty in the U.S. Army to serve as vice provost of academic affairs for Army University and deputy commanding general for reserve affairs for the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. Read More

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and Tennessee is no exception. Learn eight steps you can take to pump up your heart health. Read More

Along with physical and emotional health, financial health is a significant component of overall well-being. The counselors at Work/Life Connections–EAP do not offer financial counseling or advice, but they can direct you to available resources to assist you in improving your financial health. Read More

Valentine’s Day is coming this weekend. If you’re still making plans for Sunday, see recommendations from MySouthernHealth.com for fun ideas on active dates out and for heart-healthy food ideas to make at home. Read More

Three Vanderbilt alumni--the co-founder of a digital innovation company, the founder of a creative services agency specializing in crowdfunding, and an education reformer--have been named to Forbes' “30 Under 30” list. Read More

With Valentine’s Day approaching, show your love for Vanderbilt by signing up to be a volunteer for the university’s first-ever Giving Day on April 21. As a volunteer, you’ll be asked to make a gift and spread the word about Giving Day through social media. Find out more at vu.edu/givingday. #give4thegold Read More

Vanderbilt writer-in-residence Alice Randall and her daughter, Caroline Randall Williams, have been named 2016 NAACP Image Award winners for the cookbook they co-authored, "Soul Food Love." Read More

Elisabeth Dykens, Annette Schaffer Eskind Professor and director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, has announced plans to step down from her role as the center’s director. To assist with the transition, she will continue to serve in this role until a successor is identified. Read More

The civil rights documentary "Eyes on Mississippi" will have its Nashville premiere Feb. 25 at the John Seigenthaler Center at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was the guest speaker at an undergraduate political science class on Feb. 8. The class, titled “Politicians,” is taught by John Geer and Jon Meacham. Read More

J.J. Johnson, an Emmy Award-winning creator of children’s television programs, will speak at the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy at Vanderbilt on Friday, Feb. 12. Read More

Join the Vanderbilt Credit Union board of directors and staff at their annual membership meeting to learn more about the past year and what the Credit Union has planned for 2016 and beyond. Read More

USAC is sponsoring the Share the Love Food Drive benefitting Second Harvest Feb. 9–29. There will be more then two dozen donation locations across the university and Medical Center campuses to make giving as convenient as possible. Read More

Vanderbilt’s 2016 Rites of Spring music festival is scheduled for Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, on Alumni Lawn. This year’s headlining acts are Future and Porter Robinson. Read More

Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been honored by "Insight Into Diversity" magazine for his commitment to diversity and inclusion with its national Giving Back award. Read More

Amrutur Anilkumar, professor of the practice of aerospace and mechanical engineering, has been named the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2016 Faculty Advisor of the Year. Read More

Check out our favorite images of the week, including this image from a music video created by the Undergraduate Admissions tour guides. See more #vandygram photos on the Get Social website. Read More