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Tiny tweezer developed at Vanderbilt can trap molecules on a nanoscale, creating powerful research capabilities into cancer metastasis, neurodegenerative diseases
Working on a minuscule scale, a new nanotweezer successfully captures and sorts individual proteins and DNA without harming their function, for myriad applications in life science research. Read MoreAug 31, 2020
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After a strong first week, let’s keep it going
Students, faculty and staff are heeding the call to keep one another safe and healthy so Vanderbilt can continue with its vital scholarly mission, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in an Aug. 28 message to the university community. Read MoreAug 31, 2020
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Wond’ry hosts Fantasy Football Draft Party featuring IBM’s Watson Sept. 9
For the second year, the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University is hosting an NFL Fantasy Football Draft Party using IBM’s Watson. Join online for this fun and competitive event on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreAug 31, 2020
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Present your idea at Wond’ry’s Innovation Open Mic Sept. 16
Want to get the undivided attention of founders, CEOs and other experts to listen to your idea for a new product, service or technology and provide feedback? University-affiliated innovators can apply to present their idea at our next Innovation Open Mic Night. Read MoreAug 30, 2020
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Talking to kids about COVID-19 topic of Parenting Group meeting Sept. 10
Jessika Boles, lead of the Child Life Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, will offer advice on talking to kids about COVID-19 at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreAug 30, 2020
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Wente continues ‘Open Dore on Location’ series, invites faculty to provide fall semester feedback
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has relaunched her Open Dore on Location series, which is being held in a new digital form due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Upcoming sessions will offer faculty a small, open-forum format to discuss their challenges and successes throughout the fall semester. Read MoreAug 30, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Ross Koby–Mechanochemistry
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreAug 29, 2020
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16 faculty members honored at Fall Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Catherine McTamaney presented faculty awards for both spring and fall 2020 as part of the virtual faculty assembly held Aug. 27. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Diermeier thanks faculty for Return to Campus efforts, pledges continued support for research
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier expressed gratitude to the entire Vanderbilt community for efforts to return students and faculty to campus safely during the global pandemic, and pledged that Vanderbilt would continue to support faculty and their research, during his inaugural Faculty Assembly address held virtually on Aug. 27. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Vanderbilt research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation
Single-cell and multisystem analysis leads cell biologists at Vanderbilt to new understanding of rare cells, with potential inflammation-reducing therapeutics for Crohn’s disease and IBD patients. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity information sessions Aug. 30, Sept. 1
The Vanderbilt chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business at universities, will host a pair of information sessions on Sunday, Aug. 30, and Tuesday, Sept. 1. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Hurricane Laura and our commitment to supporting the Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt has a variety of resources to assist the university community as the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura continues to unfold, as well as any number of circumstances or events that may bring about a need for support or assistance, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a message to the VU community. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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College Colors Day is Sept. 4
Vanderbilt will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 4. Vanderbilt faculty and staff can get a 10 percent discount on most VU merchandise at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt with a university ID. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Randall to deliver VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Sept. 10
Alice Randall, a "New York Times" best-selling author and Vanderbilt writer in residence in African American and diaspora studies, will present “A Novel Approach to Building Your Anti-Racism Toolkit and Self-Care in a Time of Reckoning” on Thursday, Sept. 10, at noon. Registration is required for the online event. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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New psychology research reveals factors that may affect COVID-19 vaccine adoption
According to new research by Associate Professor of Psychology Jennifer Trueblood, the development of an effective vaccine is only the first part of a solution to developing herd immunity against COVID-19. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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University policy on organized off-campus events during COVID-19 pandemic
Informal meetups of members of the Vanderbilt community, whether on or off campus, are limited to 10 or fewer people, and all individuals must be physically distanced and masked at all times. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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A physician’s role in the fight against misinformation
Kathleen Montgomery, MD'15, made headlines this summer for a Facebook post she wrote in response to a conspiracy theory video regarding COVID-19. Her post, shared more than 200,000 times, pointed readers toward reliable sources of scientific information. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Wond’ry launches Innovation Portal
The Wond’ry has launched the Innovation Portal, a tool to assist the Vanderbilt community in accessing Wond’ry resources. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Nine students selected as newest cohort of Bass Military Scholars
Among the nine new Bass Scholars, who are pursuing graduate and professional degrees across several Vanderbilt schools, are a former Army Ranger who served in combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, a Naval Academy graduate who flew jet fighter combat missions from an aircraft carrier, and two of the first female officers to serve in previously all-male Army field artillery units. Read MoreAug 27, 2020
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Campus COVID testing program expands to weekly mandatory testing for all undergraduates
Vanderbilt University will expand its campus COVID-19 testing program to include mandatory weekly testing of all undergraduate students beginning Monday, Aug. 31. Read MoreAug 27, 2020