MyVU News
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With flu deaths mounting, there’s still time to get free vaccination
It’s not too late to get a free flu vaccine, which is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family against the flu. Read MoreJan 13, 2014
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Williams outlines plan to hire new coach
James Franklin has stepped down Vanderbilt as head football coach. Read MoreJan 13, 2014
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Lilly Endowment funds planning resources for VU Divinity students
Vanderbilt University Divinity School will develop strategies to boost the economic well-being of its future graduates, thanks to a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Read MoreJan 13, 2014
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Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements
Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements in the latest edition of "Kudos." Read MoreJan 10, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s broadcast studio reaches more than 310 million viewers in 2013
Vanderbilt experts made 212 appearances on international and national broadcast outlets from the university’s VUStar studio in 2013, reaching more than 310 million viewers around the world. Read MoreJan 10, 2014
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Vanderbilt Heard Library receives Golden Globe
Vanderbilt University Heard Library's Special Collections has received a Golden Globe and two other major film awards given to the late film director Delbert Mann. Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Actor and activist Danny Glover, candlelight vigil part of MLK celebration at Vanderbilt
Danny Glover will headline Vanderbilt University’s MLK Day celebration Monday, Jan. 20, at “An Evening with Danny Glover.” The theme for Vanderbilt’s commemoration is “Do Justice.” Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Arts and Science Dean Dever named Dartmouth provost
Carolyn Dever will become provost of Dartmouth College July 1, 2014, after six years as dean of the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Human Resources announces benefits news for 2014
You may notice a new look for certain sections of your 2014 paychecks, including where time off balances and benefits deductions are displayed. Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center grand opening is Jan. 13
The newly renovated and expanded Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will celebrate its grand opening from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. All Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to attend. Read MoreJan 8, 2014
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Students’ soccer marketing plan gives red card to obesity in Middle East
A team of Vanderbilt undergraduate students will travel this week to the State of Qatar in the Middle East to present ideas for promoting soccer among young Qatari women. Read MoreJan 8, 2014
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Are gifted children getting lost in the shuffle?
Gifted children are likely to be the next generation's innovators and leaders—yet the exceptionally smart are often invisible in the classroom, according to a 30-year study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt's Peabody College. Read MoreJan 6, 2014
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Commodores claim BBVA Compass Bowl, celebrate nine-win season
Patton Robinette threw two 50-yard touchdown passes to Jordan Matthews in Vanderbilt's 41-24 win over Houston on Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Read MoreJan 6, 2014
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Winter Weather Impact
All undergraduate, graduate and most professional school classes at Vanderbilt are canceled for Monday, Jan. 6, in the interest of the safety of students, faculty and staff. Classes to resume Jan. 7. Read MoreJan 5, 2014
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Enter basketball sustainability challenge, win VIP treatment at upcoming game
Your group could win a catered in-game VIP hospitality event, tickets for 20 people, a signed premium item and on-court recognition at the Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M men’s basketball game on Feb. 15. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Emerging playwright now in residence at Vanderbilt
Sheri Wilner, an emerging playwright whose work has been performed all over the United States, will spend the spring semester as the Fred Coe Playwright-in-Residence at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt announces expansion plans for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital
Vanderbilt University plans to build a four-floor inpatient expansion on top of the existing structure of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, hospital officials announced Dec. 31. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Statement from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on boycott of Israeli universities by American Studies Association
"Vanderbilt University stands with its Association of American Universities colleagues in opposing a boycott of Israeli academic institutions as proposed by the American Studies Association," said Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in a Dec. 31 statement. Read MoreDec 31, 2013
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Vanderbilt receives $1.475 million Mellon Foundation grant to create humanities partnership
The Mellon Partners for Humanities Education initiative will support specialized training for new Vanderbilt Ph.D.s in preparing students for teaching at liberal arts colleges and historically black colleges and universities, as well as provide education regarding public and digital humanities. Read MoreDec 27, 2013
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SECURITY NOTICE: Burglary on campus
On Dec. 20 at 6:50 p.m., the friend of an out-of-town student who resides in an apartment at the Villages at Vanderbilt contacted VUPD to report that an unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items. Read MoreDec 23, 2013