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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
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Healthy Minds Survey provides insight into student mental health
Vanderbilt students know where to go on campus to seek support for their mental and emotional health, but often feel they don’t have enough time to seek assistance. These are just some of the findings of the Healthy Minds Survey launched by Vanderbilt in October 2016. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Don’t forget to power down before leaving for the holidays
Remember to power down before you leave the office or your home for an extended period over the holidays. Your reductions in energy use can have a large impact when aggregated across the entire university. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Smetana named to Human Resources role
Erik Smetana has been named executive director for compensation and talent for Vanderbilt University Human Resources. Smetana, most recently associate vice president and deputy chief HR officer for the University of Missouri system, will join Vanderbilt Human Resources on Jan. 3. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Nearly 12,000 turkeys tossed on Friday
Thousands of Vanderbilt faculty and staff members dropped by Langford Auditorium last Friday for the annual "Turkey Toss" Employee Appreciation event. Read MoreDec 16, 2017
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VUToday: Chancellor’s visit to LinkedIn headquarters in weekly roundup of VU news
University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Dec. 11. Read MoreDec 15, 2017
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The 20 most popular research stories of 2017
New clues to Alzheimer's disease, helping kids deal with stress, understanding why our universe is three-dimensional and—of course—electric eels all appear in this year's look back on the research stories that were visited the most frequently on Vanderbilt's website in 2017. Read MoreDec 15, 2017