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‘Looking Back (Looking Forward): The Black Mountain Experience’ opens Jan. 11
"Looking Back (Looking Forward)" will feature a selection of vintage photographs taken at North Carolina's Black Mountain College of John Cage, Merce Cunningham and R. Buckminster Fuller, all central figures in mid-20th century avant-garde music, dance and culture, along with works of art by them and others associated with the groundbreaking school. Read MoreJan 3, 2018
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Exhibition of Andy Warhol Polaroids opens Jan. 11
Beginning Jan. 11, the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery will present the largest selection of Andy Warhol’s Polaroids exhibited to date from the gallery’s collection of 104 works. Read MoreJan 3, 2018
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Get discounts on ‘Smart People,’ ‘Illusionists,’ ‘Cabaret,’ Robert Cray at TPAC
Vanderbilt University faculty and staff are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreJan 2, 2018
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My Southern Health: 7 strategies for keeping New Year’s resolutions all year long
New year, new you … right? If you’re like about 40 percent of Americans, you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions in your time. But chances are those New Year’s resolutions won’t be as successful as you’d like. Read MoreJan 2, 2018
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My Southern Health: 11 winter wellness tips you should follow this season
As we head into the winter months, what we don’t want are the less pleasant things that can come with winter: colds and flu, accidents from slippery sidewalks and roads, and a dreary mental funk. Read MoreJan 2, 2018
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My Southern Health: Women and heart disease
Many of us are aware that heart disease is a major problem in America, but how do we begin to address it? Esther S.H. Kim, a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses women, heart disease and how it can be prevented. Read MoreJan 2, 2018
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Faculty workshops offered Jan. 18
The Office for Inclusive Excellence announces two faculty workshops on Thursday, Jan. 18, featuring the Cornell Interactive Theater Ensemble. Read MoreJan 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt University ranks No. 4 on Kiplinger’s ‘best value’ list
Vanderbilt University is ranked No. 4 among private universities on the "Kiplinger’s Personal Finance" list of 300 Best College Values for 2018, behind Princeton, Harvard and Duke. Read MoreDec 22, 2017
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What’s On My Mind: Year-end reflections
This semester, the Vanderbilt community committed to going big and bold for its shared mission, and rose to meet the myriad challenges facing the university and higher education, reflects Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's edition of "What's On My Mind." Read MoreDec 21, 2017
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Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core seeking mini-grant applicants
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces a new round of mini-grants for March 2018. Read MoreDec 20, 2017
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Statement from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
“The tax bill passed by Congress today rightly excludes draconian proposals that would have made college more expensive for students and families. In particular, we appreciate that Sen. Lamar Alexander recognized the negative impact specific provisions would have on the mission of higher education and worked to mitigate that impact…… Read MoreDec 20, 2017
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Achieve your New Year’s resolutions with a wellness coach
Interested in setting a wellness goal? Health Plus provides personal wellness coaching as a benefit for Vanderbilt faculty and staff. Read MoreDec 20, 2017
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Health and Wellness announces holiday hours
Health and Wellness services—the Occupational Health Clinic, Work/Life Connections–EAP and Health Plus—will be open during regular business hours over the next two weeks, except for closures during observed holidays on Dec. 22, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Read MoreDec 20, 2017
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VKC Science Day to focus on science of development and developmental disabilities
Technology as a tool in research and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be the keynote topic at the 10th annual Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Science Day, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreDec 19, 2017
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My Southern Health: The importance of organ donation—a young mother’s story
Ashleigh-Anne Hughes’ inspiring organ donation story, and how her transplant led her to a life of advocacy work. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: St. Baldrick’s Foundation research grants
Vanderbilt may submit two research grant proposals and one supportive care research grant proposal for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation spring grant cycle. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Surviving grief during the holidays
The holiday season brings light, gifts and celebration. It also can be a very difficult time for those who have experienced loss. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Why a VU junior studies squirrels on campus
Vanderbilt junior Dara Craig is studying the squirrel population on campus as a project for an earth and environmental sciences class. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Benton stepping down as dean of College of Arts and Science
Lauren Benton will step down as dean of the College of Arts and Science effective Dec. 31. The provost will name an interim dean and a search committee in January. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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2017 Year in Review
It will soon be the start of a new year. But before we enter 2018, let’s look back at the moments that shaped our university in 2017. Read MoreDec 18, 2017