MyVU News
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‘SAM’ helps principals spend more time leading, less time putting out fires
The School Administrative Manager process gives principals more time to provide instructional leadership, according to a report co-authored by Peabody College professor Ellen Goldring. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Vanderbilt researcher: It’s time for civil service reform
An extensive new survey of federal executives led by Vanderbilt's David E. Lewis has resulted in suggestions on how the civil service system can be improved. Read MoreJul 16, 2015
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Health Coaching Certificate Program now enrolling for fall 2015
Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, School of Nursing, VUMC Nursing Service and the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt will offer the popular health coaching certificate program again this fall. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Follow these tips to avoid heat-related illnesses
Doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are urging Middle Tennesseans to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses this week. Children and dogs are especially vulnerable. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Assistant dean for public interest named at Vanderbilt Law School
Spring Miller has been named to the newly created position of assistant dean for public interest at Vanderbilt Law School, Dean Chris Guthrie announced. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Beat the heat with VU football team at ’Dores at the Shores
Join the Vanderbilt Commodore football program at Nashville Shores on Friday, July 17. The fun starts at 10 a.m. with autographs, prizes and giveaways to celebrate summer and kick off the Vanderbilt football pre-season. Discounted tickets are available. Read MoreJul 14, 2015
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Barone named executive director of global learning and education
Susan Barone, an expert in applied linguistics and global education, has been named the executive director of global learning and education at Vanderbilt, effective July 1. Read MoreJul 13, 2015
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New ‘retired faculty’ title and benefits established
A new title, “retired faculty,” and accompanying benefits have been created to recognize faculty who end full-time service to the university but are not granted emeritus or emerita status. Read MoreJul 13, 2015
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Vanderbilt researchers develop potential treatment to fight mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
In late 2013 the Caribbean had its first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. Today there have been almost 1.2 million cases in 44 countries or territories, including 177 cases in 31 U.S. States. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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A little jolt helps the brain get back on track
Applying mild electrical stimulation to an area of the brain associated with cognitive control helps people with schizophrenia to recognize errors and adjust their behavior to avoid them. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2015 class named
The Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame will induct 2015 class members Roy Neel, Eric Etheridge, Georgia Stitt and Amy Chowdhry during Vanderbilt Reunion at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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Report: Homeless families fare better with housing vouchers
A new HUD study conducted in partnership with Vanderbilt found that housing choice vouchers were more effective for homeless families than other options. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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Updated faculty FAQ for VU/VUMC transition now online
A new, separate set of Frequently Asked Questions for faculty is online now. Read MoreJul 6, 2015
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Faculty FAQs for VU/VUMC transition
New faculty FAQ sheet answers questions about the transition. Read MoreJul 6, 2015
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VU Athletics announces Athletes of the Year
Vanderbilt has announced multiple recipients of its annual Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards, the by-product of extraordinary performances by a number of teams and individuals. Read MoreJul 3, 2015
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Vanderbilt to host Meet the Candidates picnic July 16
Vanderbilt University will host a Meet the Candidates picnic in advance of the upcoming election for Nashville’s next mayor, vice mayor and members of the Metro Council. Read MoreJul 2, 2015
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Vanderbilt University Police Department seeks community feedback July 14
A July 14 public forum is one of the final steps in Vanderbilt University Police Department’s effort to become the first university police agency in the state to be granted Gold Standard national accreditation. Read MoreJul 2, 2015
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Don’t forget to power down before leaving for the holiday
Remember to power down before you leave the office for an extended period over the July Fourth holiday. Your reductions in energy use can have a large impact when aggregated across the entire university. Read MoreJun 30, 2015
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Roads to close ahead of Luke Bryan concert
Vanderbilt will host country music artist Luke Bryan in concert on Saturday, July 11, at Vanderbilt Stadium. The week prior to the event, there will be lane and road closures in and around the stadium area. Read MoreJun 30, 2015
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Creating bacterial ‘fight clubs’ to discover new drugs
Chemists Brian Bachmann and John McLean have shown that creating bacterial "fight clubs" is an effective way to discover natural biomolecules with the properties required for new drugs. Read MoreJun 29, 2015