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My Southern Health: What a woman heart attack survivor wants to teach other women
The first time Jessica Biggs remembers someone talking to her about the symptoms of heart attacks in women, she was 32—and having one herself. Four heart attacks and six stents later, the eighth-grade English teacher talks to her students and any woman who will listen about the reality of heart attacks for women and how to spot the warning signs. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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Alumni Association Board honors Rosevelt Noble for educational contributions
Rosevelt Noble, BS'97, PhD'03, assistant dean of students and director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, is the recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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Vanderbilt included among America’s Best Employers by ‘Forbes’
Vanderbilt University has been named to the list of "America's Best Employers 2018" by Forbes magazine. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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Ferrini family establishes scholarships at Vanderbilt law, medical schools to honor son’s memory
Two new scholarships at Vanderbilt University—one at Vanderbilt Law School, the other at the School of Medicine—have been named in honor of alumnus Rick Ferrini, JD’11. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Emley named director of real estate at Vanderbilt University
Margaret Emley, interim director of real estate at Vanderbilt, has been appointed director of real estate for the university. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Vanderbilt sees increase in Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees and alternates
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has recognized 18 Vanderbilt students for the 2018-19 academic year, marking a successful finish to the Career Center’s first year facilitating the application process for prestigious fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate and professional students and alumni. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Chancellor Zeppos, Amal Clooney to address graduating seniors
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will give his Commencement address to about 3,100 graduates Friday, May 11, the day after the students hear from international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Class of 2018: Sami Chiang champions hands-on learning
Sami Chiang was conducting experiments and using critical thinking long before she knew what those things were. The daughter of a school administrator and an engineer, the Berkeley, California, native’s life was immersed in experiential learning from the start. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Class of 2018: Christian Motyczka helps build a virtual reality app for struggling addicts
School of Engineering senior Christian Motyczka has found his passions in and out of the lab. He is one of two computer science undergraduates who developed a virtual reality program to help addicts stay clean. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Campus Dining to receive The Arc of Tennessee’s Inclusive Employer Award
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been named this year's recipient of The Arc of Tennessee's Inclusive Employer Award. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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VUToday: Cybersecurity research and the continuing dog–cat brain debate in weekly roundup of news
The Vanderbilt University Division of Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, three times per week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of April 23. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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Donation, recycling options expanded for Earth Friendly Move-Out
Just in time for student Move-Out and spring cleaning of offices, donation and recycling locations on campus will be expanded until May 12. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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Crowd honors eight new endowed chair recipients
Colleagues, friends and family gathered April 25 to honor eight Vanderbilt University faculty named to endowed chairs. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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Fun and games featured at Employee Appreciation Picnic May 15
This year's Vanderbilt University Employee Appreciation Picnic will feature lots of fun and games to enjoy with colleagues. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory deputy speaks May 3 about lab’s history and mission
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's deputy for science and technology, Michelle Buchanan, will speak at Vanderbilt May 3 about the laboratory's 75-year history and its modern mission. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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April issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente provides updates on the many academic working groups, task forces and strategy planning committees putting finishing touches on drafts of their reports, proposals and plans, and discusses next steps in the process of implementing them. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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Vaughan Jones named honorary fellow of Learned Society of Wales
Vaughan Jones, Stevenson Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, has been named an honorary fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, the first national academy of science and letters in that country. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Sarah Igo places today’s privacy concerns in historical context
Sarah Igo, associate professor of history and author of “The Known Citizen: A History of Privacy in Modern America,” explores the roots of modern privacy issues in America. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Former defense secretary Gates talks presidents he’s served, relations abroad
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates demonstrated his encyclopedic knowledge both of presidents since Lyndon B. Johnson and of U.S. relations around the world, sharing his views with Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and a crowd at Langford Auditorium April 24. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Schumaker named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society for 2018
Stevenson Professor of Mathematics Larry Schumaker has been named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society for 2018. Read MoreApr 26, 2018