MyVU News
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Emilie Townes installed as Divinity School’s 16th dean
Emilie M. Townes was installed Aug. 23 at Benton Chapel as the Vanderbilt Divinity School's 16th dean. Read MoreAug 26, 2013
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Make note of parking changes, road closures for football game Thursday
The Vanderbilt football team will open its 2013 season Aug. 29 with a nationally televised game against Ole Miss, necessitating some changes in parking and traffic flow on game day. Read MoreAug 23, 2013
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First-year, transfer students required to complete personal empowerment training
Before stepping on campus this fall, students new to Vanderbilt were asked to consider actions they could take to better ensure their personal safety as well as learn about the campus resources available to them. Read MoreAug 23, 2013
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Vanderbilt University marks important Civil Rights milestones Aug. 28, Sept. 5
Vanderbilt will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington with a midday event Aug. 28. On the evening of Sept. 5, the Rev. Carolyn McKinstry will speak at a free public event in Benton Chapel. Read MoreAug 23, 2013
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Zeppos: Faculty discussions happening now will set university’s course
Chancellor Zeppos addressed faculty and presented annual awards at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2013
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New committees appointed to help with strategic planning
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has appointed additional faculty to contribute to the campuswide strategic planning effort that an executive committee began over the summer. Read MoreAug 22, 2013
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Vanderbilt hires new directors of Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and Office of LGBTQI Life
Adale Sholock is the new director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, while Chris Purcell joins Vanderbilt as director of the Office of LGBTQI Life. Read MoreAug 21, 2013
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Class of 2017 poses for annual group photo
Every year, the incoming class of first-year students gathers on The Ingram Commons lawn for a photo. Zoom in to see an up-close look at the Class of 2017. You can download a high-res version of the photo on our flickr page. Read MoreAug 21, 2013
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Accessibility improvements make navigating campus easier, safer
Vanderbilt Plant Operations and Campus Planning have recently completed several projects aimed at improving accessibility on campus. Read MoreAug 21, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s Center for Medicine, Health and Society expands
With close to 400 undergraduate majors, a new master’s program, a major health conference this fall and a series of new faculty hires, Medicine, Health and Society marks a second consecutive year of expansion. Read MoreAug 20, 2013
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Faculty Senate to tackle full slate of topics for 2013-14
As a new academic year begins, so does the work of a select group of faculty charged with addressing university issues and helping to plan for Vanderbilt’s future. Read MoreAug 20, 2013
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Vanderbilt Divinity School to install Townes as 16th dean
The Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes will be installed as the 16th dean of Vanderbilt University Divinity School Aug. 23 at Benton Chapel. Read MoreAug 19, 2013
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Training sessions for new eProcurement system start Aug. 26
Beginning Aug. 26, information sessions and training classes to support the September launch of the new eProcurement system will be available. Read MoreAug 16, 2013
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Statement from Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune on indictment of Vanderbilt student-athlete Chris Boyd
The Davidson County district attorney charged Chris Boyd, a member of the Vanderbilt football team, with accessory after the fact related to an incident that occurred in a Vanderbilt residence hall June 23. Read MoreAug 16, 2013
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The Class of 2017: Move In Day, Founders Walk and much more
Students arrived on campus of the weekend and had lots to share via social media. Read MoreAug 16, 2013
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Motorcyle/scooter parking policies will be enforced
Traffic & Parking will ramp up its enforcement of the long-standing policies regarding the use of motorized vehicles like scooters and motorcycles on campus. Read MoreAug 16, 2013
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2013-14 academic year welcome from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos
"As we begin the new academic year, I want to welcome everyone and thank you for your many contributions and great devotion to Vanderbilt," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 15, 2013
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Former Vanderbilt professor Jean Elshtain dies
Jean Bethke Elshtain, a renowned interdisciplinary scholar who was the first woman to hold an endowed professorship at Vanderbilt University, died Aug. 11 at the age of 72. Read MoreAug 14, 2013
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Sign up now for fall classes at Blair
Blair School of Music is now registering students for its Precollege and Adult Program classes for fall 2013. Read MoreAug 14, 2013
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Concussion expert says ‘when in doubt, sit them out’
Physicians at the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center urge coaches and parents to know the warning signs of a concussion and not let athletes return to play until they have been cleared by a health care professional. Read MoreAug 14, 2013