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Southbound lane of 21st Avenue to be closed July 2
A southbound lane of 21st Avenue at Edgehill Avenue will be closed on Saturday, July 2, due to crane work at the VUMC Medical Center North building. Read MoreJun 29, 2022
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Faculty awarded Seeding Success Grants for spring 2022
Vanderbilt has awarded 14 faculty members with grants to support the early stages of pioneering research projects identified as likely candidates for further funding from federal, foundation and industry sponsors. The spring 2022 Seeding Success Grants are the second cycle of this internal early investment funding initiative. Read MoreJun 28, 2022
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Tung, Sharpley-Whiting appointed to vice provost roles in undergraduate education, arts and libraries
Two highly respected faculty members known for their academic leadership and impactful research are taking on new roles to advance undergraduate education, scholarship and creative expression at the university. Tiffiny Tung will become vice provost for undergraduate education, and Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting will serve as vice provost for arts and libraries. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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Vanderbilt, UNC and Duke nurse-midwives join forces to reduce Black maternal health risks
Nurse-midwives and educators from three prominent research universities have teamed up to improve pregnancy outcomes in Black communities by providing specialized training for doulas, persons who support birthing mothers and families through the entire process of childbirth. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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2022 Nichols Humanitarian Fund recipients celebrated at spring gathering
The 2022 cohort of the Nichols Humanitarian Fund gathered for a meet-and-greet event this spring with Edward C. Nichols Jr., JD’70, and his wife, Janice Nichols, who established the fund in 2006. Thirty-two Vanderbilt students received awards from the Nichols Humanitarian Fund in 2022 to complete humanitarian projects throughout the summer break. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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Take a mindful stretch break
Health Plus offers Mindful Stretch Breaks, where faculty and staff can join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 2022 Discretionary Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's 2022 Discretionary Grant Program. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is positioned to assess community needs and opportunities and support quality programs providing solutions. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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All three steps of Go for the Gold are ready to complete
Vanderbilt's three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking actions to reduce those risks. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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Vanderbilt establishes task force to address Supreme Court’s reproductive rights decision
A university-wide task force convened in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn federal abortion rights will work to address impacts for the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJun 24, 2022
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Chancellor Diermeier shares campus message on Supreme Court decision regarding reproductive rights
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt community after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a federal right to abortion. The Supreme Court’s decision now leaves abortion laws to the states. Read MoreJun 24, 2022
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CDC lowers Davidson County to ‘medium’ COVID community level; Vanderbilt to lift masking requirements
Vanderbilt University will lift its temporary masking requirement beginning Friday, June 24, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lowered Davidson County’s COVID community level to “medium.” Read MoreJun 24, 2022
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The Front Lines of Forgiveness: Death row classroom experience challenges assumptions about mercy, justice
In two unique courses offered by the Divinity School, students explore issues around incarceration and punishment alongside 14 death row inmates at Tennessee’s Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Q&A: Blair professor recounts recording experience on Elvis Presley album
As the summer blockbuster Elvis hits movie theaters June 24, Vanderbilt professor Kathryn Plummer relives an early career opportunity to play with the legend—and discusses how her experiences recording with some of the music industry’s greats translate into a unique teaching tool in the classroom. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Jumpstart Conference to explore intersection of racial justice work, education research Aug. 1
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its third virtual Jumpstart Conference Aug. 1, bringing together researchers on race from both inside and outside of the field of education. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Vanderbilt joins higher ed community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant program
June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant, a federal student aid program that has expanded higher education opportunities for millions of low-income Americans. To celebrate the historic milestone, Vanderbilt has joined with others in the higher ed community to highlight Pell's value and impact and underscore the need for Congress to reinvest in the program. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment
Eunyoung Choi, PhD, assistant professor of Surgery, and colleagues identified for the first time that Trop2+/CD133+/CD166+ dysplastic stem cells are a key source of clonal evolution of dysplasia to multiple types of gastric cancer. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Vanderbilt celebrates 50 years of Title IX
Vanderbilt Athletics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX throughout 2022 with reflections and events recognizing the impact, progress and continual push forward of the landmark legislation in all areas of women’s sports. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Growing Forward: Much to celebrate, much to do
Title IX's 50th anniversary is reason to celebrate progress and reflect on an unfinished journey, writes Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee in the June "Growing Forward" newsletter. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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First-ever longitudinal study on LGBTQ+ aging is window into seldom-studied community
A four-year longitudinal study of older LGBTQ+ people in the South is being conducted to better identify the sources of stress and resilience for this infrequently studied population. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Research Snapshot: New aging-related molecular pathway discovered
A collaborative project between the labs of Maulik Patel and Kris Burkewitz has identified a new molecular pathway that plays a key role in the ability of cells to sense and respond to stressed mitochondria. Read MoreJun 23, 2022