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Join the Spring into Summer Step Challenge
Record your daily steps from June 14 to July 12 and be entered for prize drawings based on the number of steps recorded. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Merrikh named finalist for Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists for second year
For the second year in a row, Professor of Biochemistry Houra Merrikh has been named a finalist for the 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists in the life sciences category for her discovery of a potential solution to prevent the evolution of antimicrobial resistance and, in some cases, even reverse existing resistance. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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VU graduate students highlight contributions of Black scientists as part of Juneteenth celebration
In honor of this year’s Juneteenth holiday, Vanderbilt University graduate students from the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics created a poster charting key achievements from Black scientists stretching back to 1837. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Three receive Keegan Fellowships
Class of 2020 graduates Frances Burton and Matt Zhang were named Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellows for 2020-21, and Class of 2021 graduate Barton Christmas was named a Keegan Fellow for 2021-22. The Keegan Fellowship aims to enhance the development of future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Two Vanderbilt students named 2021 Goldwater Scholars
Rising senior Minna Apostolova and rising junior Joseph Sexton have been named 2021 Barry A. Goldwater Scholars, the nation’s most competitive scholarship for undergraduate STEM students who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation’s next generation of research leaders. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Portion of West End Avenue closed June 17–20 for crane removal
West End Avenue between 24th and 25th avenues will be closed June 17–20 for the removal of a 20-story construction crane used to complete the exterior and masonry work on the West End Tower connected to Nicholas S. Zeppos College. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Staff and postdocs who submit vaccination record by July 19 eligible for $1,000 prize drawing
COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all members of the Vanderbilt community for the 2021–22 academic year. To thank those who submit their vaccination records early, the Division of Administration will conduct a drawing for 25 Vanderbilt University-employed staff and postdocs who submit their records to the university’s vaccine portal by 8 a.m. on July 19. Read MoreJun 16, 2021
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Blood drive marking 9/11 anniversary set for July 2
Vanderbilt University Public Safety is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VUPS Training Annex, 115 28th Ave. S. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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VandyBoys head to College World Series; team sendoff is Wednesday
The VandyBoys are Omaha bound for their fifth College World Series appearance. National champions in 2014 and 2019, Vanderbilt is one of eight teams playing for the 2021 national title starting Saturday, June 19. Fan are invited to send off the team from Hawkins Field Wednesday and may begin lining up at 11 a.m. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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Craig Lindsley named to Medicinal Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society Hall of Fame
Craig Lindsley, the William K. Warren, Jr. Chair in Medicine and director of Vanderbilt’s Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, will be inducted to the 2021 class of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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The Tennessean: Strong academics paired with SEC athletics is a blueprint for greatness at Vanderbilt
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee co-authored this opinion piece that details how Vanderbilt’s rigorous academics, membership in the competitive SEC conference and location in Nashville make the university a desirable destination for student-athletes and coaches, as evidenced in the success of head baseball coach Tim Corbin, whose 2021 College World Series team excels in the classroom and on the playing field. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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’Dores in Dialogue: ‘A Conversation on Bostock v. Clayton County and the Rise of Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation’ is June 22
A discussion about the 2020 Supreme Court ruling on Bostock v. Clayton County and its ongoing relevance in American jurisprudence amid recent increases in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. The 'Dores in Dialogue event is presented in partnership with LAVA, the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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Faculty share importance of Juneteenth; events to be hosted throughout week
Leading up to Vanderbilt’s annual observance of Juneteenth, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell hosted a discussion with Reverend James M. Lawson Professor of History Dennis C. Dickerson and Associate Professor of History Brandon Byrd about this important date in history. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt advances to College World Series
The Commodores beat East Carolina 4-1 on Saturday at Hawkins Field to win their Super Regional and advance to the College World Series. Vanderbilt, national champions in 2014 and 2019, will be one of eight teams playing for a national title starting June 18 in Omaha, Nebraska. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 communications efforts recognized with top industry award
Vanderbilt University has been honored with the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award—one of the highest national honors in the communications industry—in recognition of the "Anchor Down. Step Up." campaign. In addition, Vanderbilt was recognized with an Award of Excellence from PRSA for “Best Organizational Pivot” in overcoming COVID-19 communications challenges. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Green Steel Deal: Climate mitigation and international trade come together in decarbonization policy proposal
New policy recommendation from Professor of Law Timothy Meyer and Todd Tucker of the Roosevelt Institute suggests using the steel sector to demonstrate feasibility for comprehensive climate mitigation measures. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Graduate student co-leads efforts to repurpose approved medications for pregnant women and children
Vanderbilt doctoral student Anup Challa, BE’21, MS’21, has been tapped to co-lead a team of researchers and patient advocates to identify areas across the world in need of health care for pregnant women and infants as the new chair of the Special Populations Coordinating Committee for the CURE Drug Repurposing Collaboratory. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Chancellor to host virtual event on sustainability and climate change June 15
Members of the campus community are invited to attend a virtual event to learn more about the future of climate change and how Vanderbilt will play a unique role in identifying and modeling solutions. The event on Tuesday, June 15, begins at 12:15 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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New study finds community activists in Brazil’s favelas play a critical role in combatting COVID-19
A Vanderbilt co-authored study of Brazilian responses to COVID-19 offers insight on the merits of social medicine while challenging widely held assumptions about traditional public health models. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Vandy United momentum surges
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier asked alumni, fans and supporters to “help start a new chapter in the history of Vanderbilt Athletics.” Two months later, Commodore Nation is already writing a success story through its robust support of the Vandy United Fund. Read MoreJun 11, 2021