MyVU News
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Clean up of legacy OAK courses effective Oct. 3
As a significant step in Vanderbilt IT’s efforts to improve OAK performance, only courses from fall 2013 onward will be available in OAK, effective Friday, Oct. 3. Read MoreSep 29, 2014
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Are the world’s religions ready for E.T.?
David Weintraub's new book explores how leaders in the world's major religions will react to the discovery of extraterrestrial life. Read MoreSep 29, 2014
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Annual reports on crime statistics, security and fire safety available Oct. 1
In compliance with the law, Vanderbilt publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Negative political ads focus of October (Lunch) Box talk
A talk at the Nashville Public Library Oct. 1 will feature Vanderbilt's John Geer and spotlight research on negative political ads. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Shanghai teacher collaboration model catches on in Tennessee
A teacher collaboration model used in Shanghai is proving useful to Tennessee teachers. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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SEC Symposium focused on obesity prevention
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan Wente and several Vanderbilt experts joined colleagues from across the Southeast to discuss obesity at the second annual Southeastern Conference Symposium Sept. 21-23. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Alexander’s visit highlights efforts to confront Ebola
Don’t panic over Ebola. But don’t ignore it, either. That was the take-home message for U.S. citizens from a “mini-hearing” held by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday with researchers and health officials from Vanderbilt and the State of Tennessee. Read MoreSep 24, 2014
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Valdastri wins $1.5 million to develop magnetic capsule endoscope
Mechanical engineering professor Pietro Valdastri and colleagues will continue to develop a capsule endoscope for colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease with the support of a 4-year, $1.5 million NIH grant. Read MoreSep 23, 2014
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Dyer Observatory presents Music on the Mountain with The Mables
The Mables will perform a special concert under the stars at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on Saturday, Sept. 27, to benefit scholarship students attending the Dyer Observers Summer Science Camps. Read MoreSep 23, 2014
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Powwow dance performance highlights Constitution and Citizenship Day
Vanderbilt observed Constitution and Citizenship Day with an exhibition of pottery from the Catawba Indian Nation, a panel discussion on Indian sovereignty, and a powwow dance performance on Currey Field. Read MoreSep 23, 2014
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Curb Center exhibition features work by Vanderbilt art faculty
The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy presents “On the Edges: Works from Vanderbilt Department of Art Faculty and Staff.” Read MoreSep 23, 2014
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Documentary celebrates 20 years of Ingram Scholarship Program
A new full-length documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the Ingram Scholarship Program at Vanderbilt University will be screened Oct. 11 in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreSep 23, 2014
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Person of interest sought in attempted abduction on Vanderbilt campus
Vanderbilt University and Metro Nashville police departments are continuing their investigation into what is believed to have been an attempted abduction early Sunday morning of a visitor as she walked along a public street that runs through campus. Read MoreSep 22, 2014
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Hall stepping down as vice provost for research and dean of Graduate School
Dennis G. Hall, professor of physics and of electrical engineering, will step down as vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School Dec. 31, 2014. Read MoreSep 22, 2014
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New Graduate Education Study Group to begin work Oct. 1
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente has appointed a new Graduate Education Study Group and charged it with laying the course for the future of graduate education at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt recognized as Champion of Equality
Vanderbilt University was among three honorees recognized by the Tennessee Equality Project during its annual Champions of Equality at Olympus gala event Sept. 19 at The Parthenon in Nashville. Read MoreSep 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt Theatre performs Shakespearean comedy with a twist
Vanderbilt Theatre opens William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," directed by Terryl Hallquist, Sept. 26 in Neely Auditorium. Read MoreSep 22, 2014
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Flulapalooza is Oct. 1
Less than 10 seconds – that’s as long as it takes to roll up your sleeve and be part of Wednesday's Flulapalooza, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mass flu vaccination event. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Employees support football team, celebrate with family and coworkers at tailgate
Vanderbilt employees and their families came out by the thousands Sept. 13 for the annual Employee Tailgate celebration. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s new Warren and Moore Colleges earn LEED Gold certification
The new Warren and Moore Colleges, which include the Kissam Center, has received a LEED Gold certification. Read MoreSep 18, 2014