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Vanderbilt’s international scholars exchange ideas at Lipscomb literacy event
Vanderbilt University’s eighth cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows recently shared ideas and experiences at "Global Voices: An Initiative of Abriendo Puertas." Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Chancellor Zeppos, Ken Burns to address graduating seniors
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will deliver Vanderbilt University’s traditional Commencement address May 12, the day after documentary filmmaker Ken Burns accepts a prestigious Vanderbilt award and offers his advice. Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Curb Center measures public opinion on federal funding for arts
A significant majority of U.S. adults oppose eliminating federal funding for arts and culture, according to survey questions fielded by the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy. Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Philosophy on the run: Vanderbilt professors host ‘Philosophy 15’ video podcast
Got 15 minutes? Rob Talisse and Scott Aikin say that's enough time to get philosophical with the help of their podcast, "Philosophy 15." Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Time Machine: Old technology finds new life in first-year student programming
When first-year students arrived last August at Stambaugh House, a residence hall on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, no doubt much of what they encountered was brand new. But a relic from the past awaited them in the Stambaugh lobby. Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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University Courses program wraps up successful first year
Students participating in the first University Courses gave the initiative high marks, noting that the cross-campus curriculum created unique opportunities for students to tackle important subjects. Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Winner of Hamblet Award, top student art prize, named for 2017
Conor G. Bloomer, a senior from Watertown, Massachusetts, is this year's recipient of the Department of Art’s prestigious Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Award. The Senior Show installation is on display until May 12. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Expanded, Earth-friendly donation and recycling options offered for Move Out
Just in time for student move-out and spring cleaning, Earth-friendly donation and recycling locations on campus are being expanded April 20 through May 13. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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VUToday: The ‘whiteness’ of math education in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Vanderbilt news stories for the week of April 24 include research on the way in which race can affect a student's math education, as well as a look at the bizarre star-nosed mole. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Human Resources to host Workplace Communication Skills Workshop May 4
The Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development team is hosting a Workplace Communication Skills Workshop on May 4. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Check out the menu for this year’s Employee Appreciation Picnic May 16
Enjoy fun activities and food at the 2017 Employee Appreciation Picnic May 16 Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Class of 2017: Oren Burks is a leader on and off the field
Oren Burks is not afraid to step up when called upon, even when stepping up requires stepping out of his comfort zone. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Global Education Office announces study-abroad scholarship recipients
The Global Education Office has awarded 41 scholarships to students for the purpose of studying abroad during 2017 summer or Maymester terms. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Design Day features bulletproof vest that calls for backup, bridge for Hondurans in need
A bulletproof vest that calls for backup when injured officers can’t emerged as one of the School of Engineering’s annual Design Day’s most fascinating offerings, holding promise to move from undergraduate project to life-saving purchase. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Class of 2017: Marc Chen studies transportation’s role in improving communities
Marc Chen wants to use data to make cities work better for everyone. Chen, a math and economics major, believes there’s a wealth of untapped data out there waiting to be mined that could help public policymakers understand how their decisions affect the well-being of city residents. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Lorrie Moore named 2017 Cullman Center fellow
Distinguished fiction writer and professor Lorrie Moore has been awarded a prestigious fellowship at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Korean Cuisine’ May 19
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present Vandy Cooks: Korean Cuisine on Friday, May 19. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Biomedical science Ph.D. graduates to reunite June 1–2
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral alumni in biomedical science are invited back to campus for their first-ever reunion June 1–2. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Fauchet reappointed dean of School of Engineering
Philippe Fauchet has been reappointed as dean of the School of Engineering for a five-year term, beginning July 1. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Vanderbilt, peer institutions file new amicus brief opposing travel ban
Vanderbilt joined 29 other top universities in filing a joint amicus brief April 20 urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to uphold the injunction against the Trump administration's travel ban. Read MoreApr 27, 2017