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Alexander Kott, chief of the Network Science Division of the Army Research Laboratory headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, will speak beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Engineering and Science Building. The event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research in coordination with the School of Engineering. Read More

Faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for the Library Collections Initiative, a chancellor- and provost-sponsored funding program that supports faculty research and scholarship. Read More

The success of two new Peabody College online professional programs propels the university's interest in educational technologies, supporting the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read More

Vanderbilt Divinity School is among a select group of seminaries and divinity schools named a Seminary that Changes the World for 2017-18 by The Center for Faith and Service. Read More

Vanderbilt University has the opportunity to submit up to two letters of intent as a lead or non-lead institution for the NSF Research Traineeship Program, which supports the development and implementation of transformative models for STEM graduate education training. Read More

Vanderbilt Gaming will host the eighth Vandy_LAN gaming convention from 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 4, in Featheringill Hall. There will be games, tournaments, raffle prizes, and free food and beverages. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Access Annual Grant application per fiscal year. The Arts Access category offers direct support for arts projects which focus on increasing access to underserved and underrepresented populations, which may include ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people age 65 and older, and active duty military/veterans and their families. Read More

A noted neuroscientist who studies the number of neurons present in the brains of different species, including humans, will discuss her groundbreaking work during a lunchtime talk Wednesday, Nov. 1. Read More

The Poynter-run institute's sessions covered global trade, the Affordable Care Act, cybersecurity, climate change and hate groups. Read More

Following a successful first year of giving the next generation of Commodore fans the opportunity to experience Vanderbilt game day, the athletic department is continuing the program for our final three home games this season against Western Kentucky on Nov. 4, Kentucky on Nov. 11, and Missouri on Nov. 18. Read More

Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Saturday for a tour through the city's "international corridor" to hear from citizens and leaders in Nashville's immigrant and refugee communities. Read More

Retired four-star Adm. James Stavridis joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the latest edition of the podcast to discuss 21st-century global security and the role of American universities. Read More

Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits ends tomorrow! All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes or you plan to waive coverage. Learn more at vu.edu/oe. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Nov. 7. Read More

Are energy vampires lurking around your home or office, tricking you into using extra energy? Find out which electronics are the culprits. Read More

Bettina Bergmann, a leading expert on Greek and Roman art who creates three-dimensional models to explore the visual and intellectual world of the ancient Romans, will speak at Cohen Hall Nov. 2. Read More

University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 23. Read More

Seven outstanding Ph.D.’s with diverse backgrounds and experiences have come to Vanderbilt to pursue postdoctoral training with an eye toward academic careers. Read More

In "Dealing With Change," the five stages people go through during times of change will be discussed, as well as practical ways to navigate those stages and deal with the anger, pressure and stress that change can produce. In "Crucial Conversation," the emphasis is on learning how to speak and be heard while encouraging others to do the same. Read More

Improve your workplace communication skills and gather tools to increase your effectiveness at this HR workshop Nov. 16. Read More