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Novelist inspires MNPS middle schoolers to pursue the writing life
Best-selling young adult fiction writer Sharon M. Draper visited the Wyatt Center at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College to motivate and inspire Nashville middle schoolers. Read MoreMay 26, 2017
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Bunker Labs, the Wond’ry help veterans become entrepreneurs
Thirteen veterans pitched their companies on campus Wednesday at Muster Across America, hosted by Bunker Labs, a national nonprofit that helps veterans turn entrepreneurial ideas into startups. Read MoreMay 25, 2017
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2017 School of Nursing awards recognize faculty, staff and VUSM’s Bernard
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing presented its annual awards to faculty, staff and a friend of the school during its spring assembly on May 18. Read MoreMay 25, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: Middle Eastern cuisine June 16
Join Marissa Wertheimer, a registered dietitian, as she prepares a variety of Middle Eastern dishes with big flavors on Friday, June 16. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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My Southern Health: Heart failure – it’s not what you think
Heart failure is more prevalent in the South. Here’s what you need to know. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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My Southern Health: The benefit of skin-to-skin contact for infants
Ventral skin-to-skin contact has been shown to improve premature infants’ health, both short- and long-term. The baby is undressed or unwrapped and placed against the mother’s bare skin, nestled against her chest. A cozier name for this method of holding a new baby is “kangaroo care.” Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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Family Night with the Nashville Symphony set for June 8
On Thursday, June 8, Employee Appreciation’s Vanderbilt Family Night with the Nashville Symphony will feature an enchanting evening of music at Centennial Park. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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Women’s tennis completes historic season in Final Four
An historic season for Vanderbilt women's tennis came to a close on Monday as the third-ranked/fourth-seeded Commodores fell 4-2 to top-ranked/seeded Florida in the Final Four of the 2017 NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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Vanderbilt chancellor’s statement regarding Trump administration’s May 23 full budget proposal
In response to President Trump’s May 23 full budget proposal, Vanderbilt University released the following statement from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreMay 23, 2017
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Sync your Higi account to send weight and blood pressure measurements to Health Plus
Check weight and blood pressure with Higi machines on campus and across the country. Read MoreMay 23, 2017
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Upload height, weight and blood pressure measurements to Health Plus
You can now submit official measurements of height, weight and blood pressure from your primary care provider to Health Plus. Read MoreMay 23, 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 MoreMay 23, 2017
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Male adults needed for hearing study
The Vanderbilt Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is seeking male adults to participate in a research study. The study will explore how the brain processes linguistic sounds. Read MoreMay 22, 2017
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International exhibit unites students, faculty and staff in celebrating mapping technology
Vanderbilt's recent hosting of the "Places & Spaces: Mapping Science" exhibition proved to be not only intellectually enriching, but also socially unifying, according to several leaders across campus. Read MoreMay 22, 2017
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Overbeck named to USA Basketball Women’s U19 World Cup Team
Vanderbilt rising sophomore Kayla Overbeck has been named to the 2017 USA Basketball Women's U19 World Cup Team. Read MoreMay 22, 2017
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Women’s tennis heads to Final Four to face Florida
For the third season in a row, Vanderbilt women's tennis is Final Four-bound. Their Sunday victory sets up a Final Four match-up between the Commodores (24-5) and the top-ranked Florida Gators for the third time this season and sixth in NCAA tournament history. Read MoreMay 22, 2017
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International Strategy Working Group issues draft Executive Summary
The International Strategy Working Group, charged by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente last September with developing a plan to strengthen Vanderbilt’s international research, scholarship and creative expression efforts while raising the global profile of the university as a research institution, has produced a draft Executive Summary of its work. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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How to manage one of Vanderbilt’s most important assets: its brand
The Vanderbilt brand is one of the university’s most valuable assets, so it is important that all members of the Vanderbilt community understand how and when Vanderbilt’s name and logo should be used. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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VUToday: Blair School piano phenom 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 May 15. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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Planning a family getaway? Check out these employee discounts
Are you planning a summertime vacation or getaway with your family? Vanderbilt University employees have access to hundreds of discounts that include some fun-filled vacation destinations. Read MoreMay 19, 2017