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Monthlong immersion takes students to an underwater world
A team of Vanderbilt students from a diverse array of majors traveled to the Central American island of Utila, Honduras, for a research experience examining the impact of tourism on the underwater ecosystem. Read MoreAug 3, 2018
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Diabetes Prevention Program for employees receives CDC recognition
Vanderbilt Health & Wellness has received a Certificate of Full Recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its Diabetes Prevention Program for employees. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Facing the Challenges of Pregnancy’ Aug. 16
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies & You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.The program is offered to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Academic Strategic Plan enters 5th year, still igniting innovation across campus
Heading into its fifth year, Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan continues to spark innovation and provide a roadmap in pursuit of the university’s mission. The plan’s impact is evident in all corners of campus as faculty, staff and students work collaboratively across disciplines, schools and colleges. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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University condemns racist emails; investigation reveals external attack
Vanderbilt University Information Technology has found that the racist, white supremacist emails received by members of the Vanderbilt community this week were sent from external systems using sophisticated masking techniques. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Three VU doctoral students receive 2018 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded 2018 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study—created to ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is prepared to assume leadership roles in the sciences—to three Vanderbilt University doctoral students and their advisers. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Virginia George, originator of VUSN’s family nurse practitioner program, dies
Virginia Maxwell George, professor of nursing, emerita, and an early champion of nurse practitioners, died July 26 in Nashville. George was founding director of Vanderbilt’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program, one of the first in the Southeast. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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The Conversation: ‘Why I use Harry Potter to teach a college course on child development’
Associate Professor of Psychology Georgene Troseth explains how she uses Harry Potter books to make child development more relatable to her first-year Vanderbilt students, many of whom grew up on the wildly popular tomes, for "The Conversation." Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Check out ‘The Star Chamber’ during a Day at Dyer Observatory Aug. 10
A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults. One of Dyer’s unique features is “The Star Chamber,” a land sculpture and camera obscura conceived by artist Chris Drury. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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ApoE4 Alzheimer’s Gene Screening on Aug. 3
The Center for Cognitive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in partnership with the Generation Program will be offering ApoE4 Alzheimer’s Gene Screening on Friday, August 3. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program
Vanderbilt University can submit one application or the Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program. This annual program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University can submit 2 proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. The program supports the creation of new or transformation of existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. The grant will provide $30,000 (overhead not allowed)for a duration of 1-3 years. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Middle Eastern Cuisine’ Aug. 17
Join Chef Jesse Kraft, senior culinary planning manager for the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Sodexo team, to create Chickpea and Rice Stew. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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SeRenade Program: ‘Parents, Peers and Musical Play for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Aug. 3
The SeRenade Program uses small, group music classes for families with young children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Families learn strategies for promoting social and other positive behaviors through music. Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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Message from Provost Wente and Interim Vice Chancellor Smith on offensive email
Dear colleagues, Late last night, we became aware that a deeply disturbing email containing racist language and promoting white supremacy was sent to members of the Vanderbilt community. The language and sentiment contained in this message are abhorrent and antithetical to our values as a university community. We condemn this… Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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Vanderbilt archive founded to hold media accountable turns 50
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive, founded in 1968 as a three-month "experiment" to explore possible bias in network newscasts, is marking its 50th year of continuous operation. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Vanderbilt begins search for next VIRG executive director
Vanderbilt has launched a national search to find the next executive director of the Vanderbilt Institutional Research Group. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Seven faculty awarded Sports and Society microgrants
Seven Vanderbilt faculty were awarded microgrants through the Sports and Society Microgrant Program to investigate how sports and society impact each other across disciplines. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Facilities University celebrates graduates, opens next enrollment to campus community
Twelve Vanderbilt staff and faculty members graduated from Facilities University on July 9. Classes are open to all campus community members for the next academic year. Read MoreJul 27, 2018
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VUToday: Best value colleges, America’s lost buildings and early voting 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 July 23. Read MoreJul 27, 2018