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Global Vanderbilt: Celebrating international faculty
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier celebrates the contributions of Vanderbilt’s international faculty across campus, and three faculty members share their experiences and the importance of diverse points of view to academic excellence, in this video. Read MoreAug 11, 2021
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Faculty Innovator: Daniel Fabbri demonstrates academic and entrepreneurial prowess
Professor and entrepreneur finds startup success with Vanderbilt’s spirit of collaboration and innovation. Read MoreAug 11, 2021
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Volunteers needed for Humphrey Fellows move-in Aug. 15
Vanderbilt University will welcome the 2021-22 cohort of Humphrey Fellows on Aug. 15. The Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year to study, gain related professional experience, build leadership capacity and foster mutual understanding. Read MoreAug 11, 2021
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Ask an Expert: When will vaccines be approved for children under 12?
Thomas Talbot, professor of medicine and chief hospital epidemiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, shares the latest available information on when COVID-19 vaccines will be approved for children under 12. Read MoreAug 10, 2021
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‘Financial Resources for Veterans’ is Aug. 18
Mary Ross-Tarkington, with Elder Veterans Legal Aid Group, PC, will discuss the Aid and Attendance benefit, eligibility requirements, pension rates and how to apply. The lunchtime session will be on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreAug 10, 2021
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Register for 17th annual Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology Symposium Aug. 12
The 17th annual Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology Symposium, hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology and the Chemical Biology Association of Students, is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. CT. The event is sponsored by Ancora Innovation, through Vanderbilt’s partnership with Deerfield Management, and will be broadcast remotely. Read MoreAug 9, 2021
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‘Sympathetic Magic: Works of Faith, Healing and Transformation’ opens at Fine Arts Gallery Aug. 26
The Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 26, with "Sympathetic Magic," an exhibition presenting objects from Vanderbilt University Collections alongside works by modern and contemporary artists that promote faith, healing and transformation. Read MoreAug 9, 2021
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s new residential faculty: Emily Pendergrass
Meet the new faculty head of West House, Emily Pendergrass, associate professor of literacy and director of reading education in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Read MoreAug 6, 2021
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Aug. 18: Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy and VUMC present ‘Vaccine Hesitancy: The Politics of Public Health in Tennessee’
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy and Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host “Vaccine Hesitancy: The Politics of Public Health in Tennessee,” a virtual event, on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at noon CT. Read MoreAug 5, 2021
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Professional development opportunities in clinical and translational research available for non-degree learners
The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, or MSCI, program has limited space available for learners interested in enrolling in select courses for professional development in clinical and translational research. Read MoreAug 5, 2021
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Register for Stata Boot Camp to be held Oct. 18, 20, 25
The Stata Boot Camp will be offered over three afternoons in October to second-year students in the Vanderbilt Master of Public Health program as well as Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center graduate and professional students, faculty and staff members and public health professionals. Read MoreAug 5, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Close proximity between salespeople and consumers reduces spending behavior, new study finds
Rejecting conventional wisdom, a team of researchers found that store loyalty, purchase intentions and spending behavior are negatively affected when consumers encounter a salesperson who is standing close by. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Vanderbilt releases remote and hybrid work policy and toolkit for managers, employees
A university working group has developed a remote and hybrid work policy for staff whose positions are eligible based on business needs. The policy is gradually being rolled out across participating units on campus. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Vanderbilt leaders honor Rep. John Lewis and civil rights history of Nashville (VIDEO)
Vanderbilt University joined Nashville community leaders to pay tribute to the life and Nashville legacy of U.S. Rep. John Lewis with the formal dedication of Rep. John Lewis Way and a public celebration at Ryman Auditorium. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Save time and up your nutrition with make-ahead meals
Eating more meals at home is one helpful strategy for meeting your nutrition goals. Meal planning saves time, money and helps you eat more nutritious foods. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Faculty Affairs collaborates with university, community partners to offer faculty enrichment experiences
The Office of Faculty Affairs is collaborating with the Nashville Public Library and Vanderbilt University Facilities this summer to offer a series of in-person enrichment experiences for faculty. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Health Plus offers walk-in hours
VU and VUMC employees can walk in to Health Plus during designated days and times to participate in Know Your Numbers, get help with Go for the Gold, or pick up prizes. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Ask an Expert: When will COVID-19 vaccines be fully licensed?
Thomas Talbot, professor of medicine and chief hospital epidemiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, shares what we know about when COVID-19 vaccines will be fully approved. Read MoreAug 3, 2021
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New hourly paid parking system available for Vanderbilt community and campus visitors
Campus visitors and Vanderbilt community members can now use new hourly paid parking spaces in select parking lots and garages across campus for short-term and visitor parking needs. Read MoreAug 3, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Discovery points to new avenues to kill aggressive cancer cells
Vanderbilt researchers discover that protein-coated nanoparticles kill more than half of cancer cells in the blood of patients with advanced chemo-resistant colon cancer. Est. reading time: 2.5 mins. Read MoreAug 3, 2021