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Class of 2022: Adrian White strives to embody an inclusive and welcoming version of Christianity
Class of 2022: Becoming an ordained Presbyterian minister was not initially part of Adrian White’s future plans, but that path became clear during their time at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreApr 12, 2022
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Class of 2022: Allie Robinson inspires new connections, discoveries in her elementary classroom
Class of 2022: Master of education graduate student Allie Robinson believes that fostering a passion for learning in young students begins with empowering them to have a voice of their own. Read MoreApr 12, 2022
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Class of 2022: Lauren Cerda finds cultural bridge between language and health
Class of 2022: Discussing a diagnosis with a doctor can be scary and confusing even under the best of circumstances. But when a language barrier is involved, the likelihood of a misunderstanding is far greater. Medicine, health and society and Spanish double major Lauren Cerda hopes someday to alleviate that problem as a translator and bilingual physician. Read MoreApr 12, 2022
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Vanderbilt Unity Project launches “Unity Index” showing quarterly snapshot on Americans’ faith and trust in democracy
A new index designed by researchers at Vanderbilt University shows a steady erosion of trust in American political institutions over the past 40 years, with it hitting its lowest point in 2017 after racial unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read MoreApr 12, 2022
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VERA offers training resources for faculty
Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to the Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system through the VERA training page, FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials and regularly… Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Vanderbilt University Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grants
Applications due May 13, 2022 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit 2 applications for the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) Young Investigator Grants. The mission of… Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award
Applications due May 5, 2022 Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC): This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Overview: Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one associate or full… Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Inaugural awardees announced for Scaling Success Grant
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is pleased to announce the three awardees for the February 2022 cycle of the Scaling Success Grant, which is the first cycle of this internal funding opportunity. The awardees are Ann Kaiser, Susan W. Gray Professor of Education and Human Development, Steven Wernke, associate professor of anthropology, with Co-PI Yuankai Huo, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, and Karl Zelik, associate professor of mechanical engineering. Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Nursing students try on VR technology that could benefit patients and nurse well-being
Vanderbilt Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students explored how virtual reality can be used in health care and education, taking part in an innovative VUSN pilot program called SparkleVille, which uses technology to enhance kinesthetic learning. Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Career networking event focused on supporting the military community
Vanderbilt hosted a group of military veterans and their spouses for a career networking event that took place on campus April 1. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier spoke to attendees of the event and Dr. André Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, and Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, also attended. Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Nominations open for fall 2022 faculty awards recognizing research, service
Nominations are now open for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. All faculty are eligible to submit nominations for the four awards to be presented at the 2022 Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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I Am Vanderbilt: Brandon Hulette
Brandon Hulette is a longtime U.S. Army reservist with broad experience in epidemiology, public health, emergency management and more. But he primarily considers himself a teacher. Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Daniel Diermeier formally installed as Vanderbilt University’s ninth chancellor
In keynote remarks delivered at an investiture officially marking his tenure as Vanderbilt’s ninth chancellor, Daniel Diermeier urged the university community to seize this aspirational moment and join him in building “The Great University” for today’s world. Read MoreApr 10, 2022
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Campus Dining launches spring 2022 survey
Vanderbilt Campus Dining is hungry for feedback and needs your help. In an effort to measure student satisfaction in a number of areas, the department is conducting its semiannual Dining Survey throughout the month of April. Read MoreApr 10, 2022
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‘Non-Linear Career Paths: It Is OK to Change Your Mind’ virtual event scheduled for April 22
Esra Roan will discuss her career journey and why careers need not be linear on April 22. Read MoreApr 8, 2022
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‘Survivor’ winner discusses the intersections of cancer and mental health
Ethan Zohn, winner of CBS’s "Survivor," a two-time cancer survivor, humanitarian and former professional soccer player, will discuss his journey with reality television, cancer, mental health and humanitarian work on April 26 at 7 p.m. CT at the Blair School’s Ingram Hall. Read MoreApr 8, 2022