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Vanderbilt alum and faculty member named to 2021 ‘Forbes’ 30 under 30
Vanderbilt alumnus Graham Gaylor and Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Cody Siciliano have been named to the 2021 Forbes “30 Under 30.” Read MoreJan 8, 2021
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Team works around the clock to bolster Vanderbilt safety during COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve worked together for months to keep a bustling urban campus with thousands of members open and running in the midst of a pandemic: Meet the team instrumental in leading Vanderbilt’s ambitious and successful Return to Campus Plan. Read MoreJan 8, 2021
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More than 1,300 turkeys and tofurkeys gifted to faculty, staff, postdocs
Turkey Toss, a longstanding Vanderbilt holiday tradition in which the university expresses thanks to faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars, looked a little different in 2020. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Chancellor Diermeier gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Vanderbilt University is currently not eligible to serve as a distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine because the university is not a health care organization. However, the situation is evolving, and the university remains in close communication with public health agencies and Vanderbilt University Medical Center regarding vaccination efforts, said Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Brunger leads $1.5 million NSF project to develop advanced brain organoids
Vanderbilt engineers have received a $1.49 million National Science Foundation grant to advance the science of organoids with cells that organize themselves and mimic the development of human brain structures. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Noted science journalist Angela Saini to discuss her book ‘Superior: The Return of Race Science’ on Jan. 13
The Vanderbilt Evolutionary Studies Initiative will host award-winning British science journalist and author Angela Saini for a virtual discussion of her best-selling book, "Superior: The Return of Race Science," on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 3:10 p.m. CT. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Next session of Peabody Research Spotlight series set for Jan. 14
The Peabody Research Spotlight series is designed to showcase research conducted by faculty and Ph.D. students at Vanderbilt Peabody College and to facilitate and strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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‘Control is the Goal’ blood pressure management program starts Feb. 6
Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program offered twice yearly to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure. Enroll now. The next program begins Feb. 6. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Vanderbilt condemns violent assault on U.S. Capitol and our democracy
Read Vanderbilt University's statement from Wednesday, Jan. 6, regarding the attacks on the United States Capitol and American democracy. Read MoreJan 6, 2021
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Virtual programming to help undergraduates prepare for spring semester begins this week
Vanderbilt’s residential colleges and experiential learning offices are offering virtual programming and events for students in advance of the start of the spring semester. Read MoreJan 6, 2021
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Nominations open for seventh cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows
The nomination window is now open for the seventh cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The Chancellor Faculty Fellows program invests in newly tenured faculty at a critical point in their scholarly careers to support their research, scholarship and creative expression. Read MoreJan 6, 2021
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Center for Teaching offers resources and workshops for adaptive teaching this spring
As the Vanderbilt community prepares for another semester of adaptive teaching, the Center for Teaching continues to create resources to help faculty and instructors teach effectively in a variety of contexts. Read MoreJan 6, 2021
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Blair Academy Kindermusik begins Jan. 13-14
Register now for Kindermusik with your child. Kindermusik is a nationally acclaimed program designed for children from infancy to age 5. Classes begin Jan. 13 and 14. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture: Florentine Rutaganira Jan. 21
Florentine Rutaganira, HHMI Hannah H. Gray Fellow at the University of California-Berkeley, will discuss “Kinase Chemical Genetics in the Closest Living Relatives of Animals" on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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VUMC blood drives continue to meet critical need; antibody testing available
The American Red Cross continues to face blood shortages due to blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help, the American Red Cross is holding regular blood drives at Vanderbilt University Medical Center locations. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Vanderbilt Blair offers three adult classes about music, history and culture
Join the discussion on Zoom from the convenience of your home as Mitchell Korn, senior lecturer in music and educational outreach, uses video, images, stories and listening guides to bring great music to life. Classes are two hours in length and held during the day. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Kids and nutrition topic of Parenting Group meeting Jan. 14
Jamie Pope, assistant professor of the practice in the Department of Medicine, Health and Society, will discuss “Kids and Nutrition” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Digital Sky Survey maps the entire sky, providing new data to Vanderbilt astronomers
Through a partnership with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Vanderbilt astronomers use big data to see the cosmos as a stop-motion movie instead of a snapshot. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Institute of International Education spotlights Vanderbilt and scholar Issam Eido
Vanderbilt University’s commitment to hosting threatened and displaced scholars is highlighted in a new publication by the Institute of International Education. A senior lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies is among the scholar profiled. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Registration is open for 2021 Global Health Case Competition
Registration is officially open for the 2021 Global Health Case Competition, hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. Read MoreJan 4, 2021