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A message from the Chancellor regarding paid administrative closure July 3
Dear university community: Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt University) We’ve been taking steps recently to recognize and celebrate the unique characteristics that help make Vanderbilt University a great community and a great place to work. Last summer we announced an increased starting minimum wage, an… Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt project intended to combat fake news receives share of $1M prize
Combating fake news and bolstering the public’s trust in journalism is the aim of a Vanderbilt research project that was selected to receive a share of a $1 million prize. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Medicine, Health and Society professor edits ‘Mississippi Encyclopedia’
Odie Lindsey of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society attended an induction ceremony at the Library of Congress for the "Mississippi Encyclopedia." Lindsey is an editor of the book. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Charley named a first-team Academic All-American
Commodore track and field star Simone Charley added to her list of accomplishments on Friday when she was named a first-team Academic All-American for track and field/cross country by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Read MoreJun 23, 2017
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VUToday: VUSN expansion, live-streaming the solar eclipse in weekly roundup of VU news stories
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 June 19. Read MoreJun 23, 2017
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman celebrated the groundbreaking for the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new building June 20. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Research Scholar Grants awarded to 19 faculty projects
Vanderbilt University’s Office of the Provost has awarded 19 Research Scholar Grants to fund faculty projects focused on innovative scholarship and creative expression. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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13 faculty proposals earn Discovery Grants
Thirteen faculty proposals have earned Discovery Grants, one of Vanderbilt’s primary means of investing in advancing discovery in its core disciplines and strengthening the university's scholarly profile. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Join Vanderbilt at the Equality Walk this Saturday
This Saturday, June 24, marks a great opportunity to show your pride and walk with Vanderbilt University at the 2017 Equality Walk. Vanderbilt is a proud sponsor of this year’s Nashville Pride Festival. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Be a leader for wellness with Wellness Commodores
The Wellness Commodore Program plays an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program opens new location in Franklin
The Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (VASAP) has opened the doors to a new location in Franklin, Tennessee, to bring convenient care to patients. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Reverse engineering mysterious 500 million-year-old fossils that confound our tree of life
In "The Conversation," Vanderbilt paleontologist Simon Darroch explains how computational fluid dynamics can help researchers understand some of the earliest life on Earth. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Brandt and Mandy Snedeker establish Vanderbilt golf scholarship
An endowed scholarship helped pave the path to a remarkable collegiate and PGA Tour career for Brandt Snedeker. Now, Brandt and his wife Mandy Snedeker are giving back to Vanderbilt Athletics and Coach Scott Limbaugh’s nationally recognized program by establishing the Snedeker Golf Scholarship, which will support future Commodore men’s golfers. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Read the latest issue of ‘iNCLUSIVE’
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents “iNCLUSIVE,” a biweekly blast of diverse news and events from across campus. Read MoreJun 20, 2017
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Children who do or do not stutter needed for research study
Children ages 4 to 6 who do or do not stutter are needed for a research study, “Cognitive, Linguistic and Emotional Contributions to Childhood Stuttering.” Read MoreJun 19, 2017
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Peabody College students garner $50K Green Fund award
Peabody College students Abby Wei, Paul Garrard and Zainab Khan have received a $50,000 Vanderbilt Green Fund award to install sensory detectors in the stairways of residential buildings on campus to conserve energy and increase safety. Read MoreJun 19, 2017
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Commodores contribute more than $2.5 million to Vanderbilt in 24 hours
Commodores across the globe came together on June 15 to show their pride and “give for the gold” on Vanderbilt’s second annual Giving Day. Some 5,654 alumni and friends made contributions totaling more than $2.5 million and secured a $500,000 challenge gift. Read MoreJun 19, 2017
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Eid ul-Fitr celebration June 25
All are invited to a celebration of Eid ul-Fitr by the Vanderbilt University Department of Pastoral Care on Sunday, June 25. Read MoreJun 16, 2017
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Cookout for LGBTQ+ ally faculty and staff is June 29
A cookout is planned June 29 by the Office of LGBTQI Life to explore interest in a Vanderbilt employee resource group. Read MoreJun 16, 2017
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Patients with blood disorders invited to free June 24 seminar
Patients with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other blood disorders are invited to a free seminar featuring a Vanderbilt University Medical Center clinician and other medical experts. Read MoreJun 16, 2017