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Faculty invited to submit Discovery, Research Scholar Grant proposals
Proposals for the next round of Discovery Grants are due Monday, Jan. 28, while the deadline to apply for Research Scholar Grants is Monday, Feb. 4. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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MS finance Class of 2018 sets record for highest average base salary
This year’s graduates from the master of science in finance program reported average base salary earnings of $71,530. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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SECURITY NOTICE: Armed robbery off campus
On Friday, Nov. 30, at 5:23 p.m., VUPD was notified of an armed robbery that occurred outside an entry door of University School of Nashville. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Vanderbilt to face Baylor in Texas Bowl
Vanderbilt officially accepted an invitation Sunday to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl, to be played Thursday, Dec. 27, at NRG Stadium in Houston and televised on ESPN. Vanderbilt will face Baylor of the Big 12 Conference. Read MoreDec 2, 2018
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Reading curriculum for immigrant children funded by Spencer Foundation
Vanderbilt is developing an instructional approach that leverages students’ first language to comprehend English language texts more effectively. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Vanderbilt KidTalk begins clinical trial on intervention for young children with language delays
Vanderbilt will conduct a clinical trial of an intervention for young children with language delays in an NIDCD study. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Global tennis champion Venus Williams to deliver Senior Day address
Venus Williams—an international tennis champion, entrepreneur and author—will receive the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal in May 2019, when she addresses graduating seniors at Vanderbilt and their families. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Learn about faculty roles in residential colleges at Dec. 4 event
Faculty who are interested in serving in residential or programmatic roles within the university’s residential college system are invited to an open house Dec. 4 at the dean’s residence on The Ingram Commons. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Grandin rejects low expectations, insists workforce critically needs people with autism in VU lecture
Temple Grandin—inventor, speaker, author and perhaps the autism community’s best-known advocate—encouraged her audience at Vanderbilt University on Thursday to embrace the diagnosis of autism for what it can do: add diverse thinkers to a workforce that not only can accommodate them, but desperately needs them. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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I Am Vanderbilt: Shaneithia Lewis
Cpl. Shaneithia Lewis patrols her assigned zone each day with the mission of keeping the campus safe. But she does so with a unique partner riding along. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Student-athlete dies after battle with cancer
Vanderbilt student-athlete Turner Cockrell, a third-year tight end on the Commodore football team, died Thursday following a long battle with cancer. He was 21. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Stanford’s Athey to give Steine Lecture Dec. 5
Susan Athey, The Economics of Technology Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, will discuss “The Impact of Digital Intermediaries on Product Quality and Industry Structure: Evidence from News and Ridesharing” on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Braitmayer K-12 Innovative Practices Grants
Vanderbilt University anticipates the opportunity to submit one application to The Braitmayer Foundation. The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in proposals utilizing innovative practices in K-12 education throughout the United States. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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‘Navigating School Choice’ topic of Parenting Group meeting Dec. 13
Jenai Hayes, a representative from Metro Nashville Public Schools’ Office of School Options, will discuss navigating school choice at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Parking and roadways to close in West End Neighborhood
Many parking lots within the West End Neighborhood will close permanently over winter break, including fraternity and sorority lots, as the area transforms to become more accessible and pedestrian-centric. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Controls Group wins 2018 football ‘greenest group on campus’ award
The Facilities department’s Controls Group has been named winner of the 2018 Vanderbilt football sustainability competition. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Research software engineer-for-hire core service available
Do you need a programmer? The Office of the Vice Provost for Research sponsors a research software engineer-for-hire core service. All research projects are welcome. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Emeritus Divinity professor who turned faith into community activism dies
The Rev. Don Beisswenger, a Divinity School emeritus professor who lived out his faith as a dedicated community activist—serving six months in federal prison for a nonviolent protest—has died. Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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First-generation students talk about experiences at Vanderbilt
Watch as first-generation college students talk about choosing Vanderbilt University and how they contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the campus community. Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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Celebration honors 10 new endowed chair holders
Vanderbilt's 10 newest endowed chair holders, who come from six schools and colleges across campus, were lauded for their exemplary teaching and scholarship at a Nov. 27 ceremony . Read MoreNov 29, 2018