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Class of 2017: Ryan Sullivan strengthens villages in Southeast Asia
Moving a mile and a half of PVC pipe along unpaved, winding roads in a small pickup truck—in a foreign country, no less—is no easy task. Ryan Sullivan, known as “Sully” to his professors and friends, knows this firsthand. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion announces 2017 seed grant recipients
Twenty-nine projects have been selected to receive seed grants to support pilot research or developmental projects on equity, diversity and inclusion. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Thistle Farms turns to the Wond’ry for wrist-saving, wick-installing device
Nashville nonprofit Thistle Farms teams up with The Wond'ry to design a custom wick-setting tool for eco-friendly wooden wicks. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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VICC limited submission opportunity: Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation awards
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) may nominate two junior faculty candidates for the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Awards: one in Mainstream/Conventional research, and one in Integrative Medicine research for 2017. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Looking to the 19th century for perspective on race and government
Issues of race and government are explored in law professor Dan Sharfstein's new book, "Thunder in the Mountains." Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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VICC limited submission opportunity: V Foundation Immunology or Immunotherapy Award
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) has been invited to participate in The V Foundation 2017 Pediatric Cancer Research–Immunology or Immunotherapy Award. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Class of 2017: Jacob Schultz, former walk-on snapper, heads to medical school on Navy scholarship
When Jacob Schultz learned the U.S. Navy had awarded him a prestigious Health Professions Scholarship to medical school, he didn’t tell his family—at least not immediately. Four days later, Schultz, a senior snapper on Vanderbilt’s football team, also learned he’d been accepted into Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Vice Chancellors Kopstain, Sweet explain increased accountability expected of users within Oracle Cloud
On May 3, Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, and Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance and CFO, spoke to SkyVU Change Agents about what the future will look like with Oracle Cloud. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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A conversation with America’s historian, Ken Burns
Ken Burns, Vanderbilt University’s 2017 Nichols-Chancellor's Medalist and Senior Day speaker, took a break last month from editing his upcoming film, "Country Music," to talk with MyVU and share his insights on filmmaking, where America stands today, and some contemplative thoughts for seniors on the cusp of Commencement. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Anderson, Vanderbilt recognized for leadership in diversity
The Nashville Bar Association has recognized Vice Chancellor, General Counsel and University Secretary Audrey J. Anderson and Vanderbilt University with its highest honor, the Leadership Award, for leadership in diversity. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt students cap off philanthropy class with $75,000 gift to local charities
Nearly 30 Vanderbilt students took part in Philanthropy and Social Problem Solving, a Peabody College course offered as part of the human and organizational development major. The class capped off the semester by giving $75,000 to five charities. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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VUToday: Teen suicide research in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Vanderbilt news stories for the week of May 1 include teen suicide research and college diversity "fly-in" programs. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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Employee Appreciation Picnic to feature contests and prizes
Employees will have the opportunity to win prizes and enter drawings at this year’s Employee Appreciation Picnic. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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New student video reveals path that brings seekers to Vanderbilt, the Wond’ry
The video’s director received strong support from Robert Grajewski, Evans Family Executive Director of the Innovation Center. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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Ian Agol to deliver mathematics department’s Shanks Lecture May 17
UC-Berkeley mathematician Ian Agol, who received the 2016 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, will deliver this year's Shanks Lecture. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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Women’s golfers earn SEC academic honors
Vanderbilt senior Kate Sborov has claimed the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year award for women’s golf, and freshman Abbey Carlson was named to the All-Freshman Team. Sborov becomes the Commodores’ first-ever Scholar Athlete of the Year selection, while Carlson is Vanderbilt’s seventh All-Freshman Team member. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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Acclaimed artist Mel Chin named Peabody College distinguished alumnus
Chin’s art is inspired by political and social dilemmas, provoking discussion and evading easy classification. Read MoreMay 5, 2017
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Class of 2017: Cici Xuning Zhang uses social media to connect Vanderbilt with China
When China native Cici Xuning Zhang first started searching for colleges, a university in Nashville, Tennessee—or even one in the United States—was far from her mind. Then an iconic image of Vanderbilt’s Kirkland Hall popped up on her computer screen. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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14 in engineering, A&S, Peabody earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The National Science Foundation recently selected 14 Vanderbilt graduate students in fields as diverse as mechanical engineering and psychology to receive Graduate Research Fellowships. The fellowships are highly sought-after because they provide students with $34,000 annually for three years and the freedom to conduct their research at any accredited U.S. university. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Class of 2017: Musbah Shaheen finds belonging and purpose in the college experience
Growing up in Homs, Syria, Musbah Shaheen excelled in science, eventually enrolling at Damascus University Medical College at 17. After two years, he wanted to “stow away” that chapter of his life in the war-ravaged nation and explore something different. Read MoreMay 4, 2017