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Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center releases third annual state policy roadmap
The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development recently released its third annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap at the Research to Policy Summit. This guide informs state policy leaders and advocates about the most effective policies and strategies for supporting… Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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Paying it forward: Peabody Bass Military Scholar Timea Taylor committed to higher education mentorship
As a first-generation college student, U.S. Army veteran Timea Taylor was confronted by a steep learning curve and imposter syndrome until a professor provided valuable mentorship. Now Taylor plans to pay it forward as a Bass Military Scholar pursuing a master’s degree in higher education administration. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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Path to excellence: Peabody Bass Military Scholar Benjamin Parnell has mission to teach, motivate students
The determination and confidence with which Benjamin Parnell joined the U.S. Army reflects his commitment to being the best possible version of himself. Parnell, a Bass Military Scholar, is pursuing a master of education in secondary education at Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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‘Not for ourselves alone’: Peabody Bass Military Scholar Joseph Behrendt guided by duty to serve
Service to others and high regard for education spurred Joseph Behrendt to join the military and attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated as an infantry officer in 2014. Behrendt, a Bass Military Scholar at Vanderbilt, is now pursuing a master of education in higher education administration from Peabody College. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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VU Theatre presents underground classic ‘Unfinished Women’ Nov. 4–12
Vanderbilt University Theatre will explore themes related to teenage pregnancy and the Black experience during the 1950s with its latest production, Unfinished Women Cry in No Man’s Land While a Bird Dies in a Gilded Cage. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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VUSM Flexner Deans’ Lecture: Dr. Qaali Hussein Nov. 21
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series will present Dr. Qaali Hussein on Monday, Nov. 21, at noon in Light Hall, Room 214. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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‘Resetting Your Financial Foundation’ Nov. 10
Whether it’s prioritizing expenses and debt or saving for the future, it’s important to review your saving and spending to get clarity on where your money is going. Learn more through this webinar and Q&A hosted by Fidelity Investments. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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Healing Through Art Gallery Night is Nov. 8
The University Counseling Center will celebrate the creative arts as a fun and meaningful form of self-expression and self-care on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Vanderbilt community is invited to the inaugural Healing Through Art Gallery Night at the UCC, where the artwork of students will be on display. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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VU alumnus, former student-athlete endows men’s golf head coaching position
Vanderbilt Athletics has announced that its men’s golf head coaching position has been endowed through a generous gift from Dr. Thomas Roush, BA’97, a former Vanderbilt student-athlete and captain of the men’s golf team. Current head coach Scott Limbaugh will be the first to hold the title of Thomas F. Roush, M.D. and Family Men’s Golf Head Coach. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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WATCH: 5 sustainability efforts you may not know about at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt was recently named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review. Here are five sustainability efforts that you may not know at our university. Read MoreNov 2, 2022
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Latest Vanderbilt Green Fund projects implemented on campus
Vanderbilt University recently has implemented five sustainability projects with support from the student-led Vanderbilt Green Fund. The projects range from a native species garden that aims to increase biodiversity, pollination and soil quality on campus, to more technology-driven solutions, such as programmable thermostats and solar thermal panels. Read MoreNov 2, 2022
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Five from Vanderbilt participate in SEC Emerging Scholars Program
Five Vanderbilt graduate students recently participated in the SEC Networking and Career Fair hosted by the University of Missouri, part of the SEC Emerging Scholars Program for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars announced earlier this year. Read MoreNov 2, 2022
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Search committee named for next dean of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Chris Guthrie, dean of Vanderbilt Law School and John Wade–Kent Syverud Professor of Law, will chair the committee. Read MoreNov 2, 2022
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Health equity focus of Nov. 15 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Vanderbilt alumna G. Rumay Alexander will present the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Alexander will discuss providing health equity despite inequitable structures and systems. Read MoreNov 1, 2022
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Vanderbilt special education researcher receives White House appointment
President Joe Biden has appointed Vanderbilt Peabody College research professor Douglas Fuchs to serve on the 15-member National Board for Education Sciences. The appointment was announced Oct. 27. Read MoreNov 1, 2022
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Vanderbilt Eye Institute to host trunk show Nov. 11
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute will host a pop-up trunk show at the Vanderbilt Optical Center on the main VUMC campus Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read MoreNov 1, 2022
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New cohort of blood pressure management program begins Nov. 3
Welcome to Control is the Goal. Complete this form to enroll. New cohorts begin quarterly (February, May, August and November). Read MoreNov 1, 2022
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Fall back: Daylight saving time ends
Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m. marks the end of daylight saving time. Here are some tips to help you adjust to the time change. Read MoreNov 1, 2022
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Steine Lecture in Economics: ‘Health Care–Problems and Prospects’ Nov. 11
Ariel Pakes, Thomas Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will discuss “Health Care: Problems and Prospects” on Friday, Nov. 11, at 4:10 p.m. The Department of Economics’ Steine Lecture will be held in Wilson Hall, Room 103. Read MoreNov 1, 2022
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Work-Life Workshop: ‘Building Smart Money Habits’ Nov. 10
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s final Work-Life Workshop of the fall 2022 semester will be on Thursday, Nov. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreNov 1, 2022