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Bordenstein honored by Genetics Society of America
The Genetics Society of America has recognized Seth Bordenstein, an evolutionary geneticist and microbiologist at Vanderbilt, for an initiative that brings real-world scientific research into middle school, high school and college biology classes. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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CANCELED: Faculty and staff invited to learn more about Trans-Institutional Programs at March 13 event
The Office of the Provost will host the annual TIPs Fair on March 13, providing an opportunity to hear about programming, learn how to contribute to the interdisciplinary initiative, and engage with current Trans-Institutional Programs awardees. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Jim Rossi and Christopher Serkin win 2020 Morrison Prize for best scholarship on sustainability
Vanderbilt Law School professors Jim Rossi and Christopher Serkin have won the 2020 Morrison Prize for best scholarship in environmental law with their co-authored paper “Energy Exactions.” Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Open Mind: Bringing the Vanderbilt Way to Life
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente writes about Vanderbilt's Strategic Plan for Athletics in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Vanderbilt University sets course for future of Athletics
Vanderbilt University today shared a vision and strategy that sets the stage for a new era of success and achievement for the Commodores—one that is rooted in delivering the preeminent student-athlete experience in college athletics. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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2020 Tennessee Educator Survey launches statewide
The survey is a project of the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, a research-practice partnership between Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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BCC hosting luncheon to close out Black History Month Feb. 27
Join us for food, fun and fellowship as we close out Black History Month at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Wellcast: ‘Get Active! It’s the Kicker for Your Ticker’
February is Heart Health Month and a good time to check in on how your lifestyle is supporting your cardiovascular health. Dr. Raphael See, a cardiologist with the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses the role of physical activity in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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CANCELED: Fair aims to connect data science grad students to research opportunities March 17
Let the Data Science Institute help connect you with first-year master’s students in the Data Science program. Join us at our Data Science M.S. Program Research Opportunities Fair on Tuesday, March 17, at 3 p.m. at The Wond'ry. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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Employees enjoy food, fun at 2020 Family Fest
An enthusiastic and energetic crowd came out for the Employee Appreciation pre-game Family Fest on Feb. 20 prior to the Vanderbilt women’s basketball game against the Missouri Tigers. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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Next meeting of Single Parent Group is March 5
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will meet monthly on Thursdays this spring. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship and Seed Grant
Vanderbilt University may nominate one humanities professor to each of the Whiting Foundation programs: the Public Engagement Fellowship and the Public Engagement Seed Grant. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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CANCELED: ‘Ordinary Girls’ author to discuss memoir at Howard Lecture March 12
Author Jaquira Díaz will read from her memoir, "Ordinary Girls," and discuss its writing on Thursday, March 12, as part of the annual Harry C. Howard Jr. Lecture hosted by the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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Deadline for Community Scholars Award applications is April 24
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces a new round of Community Scholars Awards for the 2020-21 academic year. The Community Scholars Award provides support for two graduate or postgraduate trainees to perform a community-engaged research project collaboratively with a community-based organization during the academic school year. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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Healthy adults needed for research study
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking healthy adults for a research study. The purpose of this study is to measure a metabolite called α-aminoadipic acid (2-AAA) in blood. Different amounts of 2-AAA in the body may alter the risk of developing diabetes. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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‘Perry Wallace Way’ dedicated in honor of first African American varsity basketball player in the SEC
More than 200 people gathered in front of Vanderbilt University’s Memorial Gym Feb. 22 for the dedication of Perry Wallace Way, the portion of 25th Avenue South recently named in honor of Vanderbilt trailblazer and Nashville native Perry Wallace, the first African American to play varsity basketball in the Southeastern Conference. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
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Team demos breakthrough in analog image processing, Nature reports
A research team of Vanderbilt engineers has demonstrated a new ultrathin filter, based on metamaterials, that allows for analog optical image processing. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
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Flexner Deans’ Lecture March 9: 2020 VUSM Student Lecturers
Marie Kuzemchak Patten and Samuel Trump will speak as part of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2020 student lectures beginning at noon, Monday, March 23, in Light Hall, Room 208. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
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CANCELED: Sign up now for Vanderbilt Osher spring 2020 classes
Political bipartisanship, the impact of ‘70s television, and issues surrounding race, gender and sports are among the spring classes being offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
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2020 NIH S10 Shared and High-end Instrumentation Grants
The National Institutes of Health has now posted information for the 2020 S10 Shared and High-end Instrumentation Grants programs. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020