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2020 Vanderbilt Divinity School and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named
A professor who pushed the boundaries of feminist theology, a community social justice activist, and an advocate for women’s health issues are the 2020 Vanderbilt Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Update on remote work for staff
Unless staff are required to be on campus at the explicit request of their manager, they should continue to work remotely beyond Friday, May 8. Due to the need to reduce the density of people and enable physical distancing on campus, remote work is likely to continue for the foreseeable future for most staff whose role and workload enables them to do so effectively. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt celebrates first four-year class, 10th anniversary
As Next Steps at Vanderbilt marks its 10th anniversary throughout 2020, the year also brings another significant milestone: The first class of Next Steps at Vanderbilt students will graduate from its expanded four-year program. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Women’s Center to host May 11 conversation, May 19 film screening
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is hosting two upcoming virtual programs for members of the Vanderbilt community in honor of National Women’s Health Month this May. Both programs are free to attend and will be held via Zoom. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Vanderbilt student journalists honored by Tennessee Associated Press
Vanderbilt student journalists were honored with 15 awards in this year’s Tennessee Associated Press College Competition, including Best of Show. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Songwriting seminar inspires personal tributes to Class of 2020
Some students participating in a Blair School of Music songwriting seminar planned on penning songs about graduating from college. Then the novel coronavirus pandemic hit. The students left campus, and the desire to process their emotions through song increased exponentially. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Living through history, Class of 2020 reacts to COVID-19
As the world responds to COVID-19, Vanderbilt's Class of 2020 reflects on reaching the milestone of college graduation during such a tumultuous time. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Health Plus offers virtual Nutrition Corner
Eating nutritious foods is one way you can positively impact your health. Health Plus' Nutrition Corner makes healthy eating simple. Read MoreMay 6, 2020
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Faculty development workshops for May 2020 announced
Vanderbilt faculty are invited to a series of professional development workshops to be held throughout May hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. All sessions will be presented via Zoom. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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What We Trained For: Medical school class president speaks about moving forward during pandemic
As the Vanderbilt campus braced itself to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through a series of proactive measures in March, School of Medicine class president Varun Menon, MD'20, shared some thoughts on his experience of being a medical student during the unprecedented outbreak. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Longing for Home: A recent graduate from Wuhan, China, reflects on a pandemic that upended his life across two different worlds
Qisen Song, BA'20, reflects on the unexpected ending of his senior year at Vanderbilt, and the meaning of home and family during difficult times. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How can healthcare leaders support compassion in the workplace?
As COVID-19 strains hospitals and doctors’ offices, it’s more important than ever for health care leaders to model, cultivate and support compassion among their staff. Professor of management Tim Vogus distills some best practices for health care leaders. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Vanderbilt receives $20 million from The William K. Warren Foundation to further treatments for brain disorders
Vanderbilt University has received $20 million from The William K. Warren Foundation, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery to support pharmaceutical breakthroughs. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How do we fix the food supply chain?
Mumin Kurtulus, associate professor of operations management at the Owen Graduate School of Management, addresses ways to fix the food supply chain. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Parenting Group virtual meeting rescheduled for May 15
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group will host a virtual meeting on Friday, May 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Open Mind: Taking a moment to celebrate
While still focusing on the difficulties of the most recent couple of months, it’s more important now than ever to reflect on the strides the Vanderbilt University community has made throughout the 2019-20 academic year, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Paving work to begin in West End Neighborhood May 12
As part of continuing construction in the West End Neighborhood, portions of 25th Avenue and Vanderbilt Place will be repaved starting Tuesday, May 12. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Class of 2020 dedicates memorable books to Bronson library
A tribute to seniors living in the E. Bronson Ingram Residential College has taken on special significance now that students are away from campus. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Single Parent Group virtual meeting May 7
The Single Parent Group, sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will host a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Giving Tuesday Now is tomorrow
On May 5, you are invited to participate in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of giving and unity held in response to COVID-19. Your meaningful gift of any size will help to strengthen Vanderbilt University’s Student Hardship Fund, COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund, or any school or program. Read MoreMay 4, 2020