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Increasing faculty engagement aim of new Shared Governance Project
Deeper faculty engagement in university decision-making and initiatives is the aim of the new Shared Governance Project being launched next month by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Love and Malloy honored as Divinity and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae
The Rev. Harold Love Jr. and the Rev. Edward "Monk" Malloy were praised for their commitment to social justice as they were awarded the 2016 Divinity School and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae awards. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Zeppos, CLS speakers reflect on election’s outcome, Trump presidency
One week after Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the 2016 presidential election, the Vanderbilt campus—and the nation—is still grappling with the outcome. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted two prominent members of the national media as well as Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham Tuesday evening to discuss the 2016 race and their expectations for a Trump presidency. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Graduate student’s cancer studies land NCI support
Kamakoti “Kami” Bhat, a fifth-year graduate student in the lab of David Cortez, Ph.D., professor of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine, has achieved a “first” for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Harvard’s Putnam to discuss inequality gap at Chancellor’s Lecture Nov. 28
Prominent political scientist Robert D. Putnam, whose latest book examines the widening class-based opportunity gap among young people and its long-term effect on social mobility, will speak at Vanderbilt University Monday, Nov. 28, as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Coach Mason, players discuss this week’s matchup with Ole Miss
Vanderbilt head football coach Derek Mason, defensive lineman Adam Butler and wide receiver C.J. Duncan talked with reporters Nov. 15 at Vanderbilt's weekly on-campus press conference. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Get help with the holiday blues from Vanderbilt EAP, benefit providers
The holidays can be a difficult time, but VU’s benefit providers and Work/Life Connections-EAP, also known as the Employee Assistance Program, can help. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Thanksgiving Potluck is Nov. 22
Join Vanderbilt undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, and campus and community partners for delicious food and conversation on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Owen School launches corporate partnership program
Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management has announced the formation of a new corporate partnership program designed to broaden and deepen ties with MBA employers. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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November/December issue of ‘EDI Connect’ now available
Read the November/December 2016 issue of "EDI Connect," the official newsletter of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Coping with reactions to the 2016 election
Reactions to the 2016 election process and its outcome cover a broad range of opinions, thoughts and emotions. The following tips may help reduce stress and allow you to clear space in order to address your own response to recent events. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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‘Addressing Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for LGBT Communities’ Dec. 12
Kristen L. Eckstrand, a psychiatry resident at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss "Addressing Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for LGBT Communities" as part of LGBTI Health Grand Rounds Monday, Dec. 12. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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Vanderbilt IT’s Anne Dement recognized for 60 years of service
Anne Dement, a member of Vanderbilt IT’s Operator Services, was recognized along with other service award honorees during VUIT’s All Hands Meeting and Service Awards Celebration Nov. 14. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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‘Origami’ rapid malaria test receives Grand Challenges Explorations grant
A novel "origami" rapid diagnostic test for malaria has received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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Reminder: TIPs pre-proposals due Nov. 28; University Courses proposals due Dec. 12
Pre-proposals for the 2017-18 round of Trans-Institutional Programs (TIPs) are due Monday, Nov. 28, and proposals for University Courses are due Monday, Dec. 12. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-20
International Education Week is an annual initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Watch Vanderbilt University summit of music writers
Watch prominent music writers reflect on Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Presley. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Faust, Melnikov perform entire ‘Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano’ Nov. 15-17
German violinist Isabelle Faust and Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov perform the entire "Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano" Nov. 15-17 in Blair’s Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Facebook founding engineer Rothschild opens VandyHacks invention marathon
Jeff Rothschild, vice chairman-elect of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust and Facebook's first vice president for infrastructure software, took the stage Friday night as the opening keynote speaker for the third annual VandyHacks. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Recording time for Thanksgiving holiday
The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is the first to take place since VU’s enhanced PTO program took effect. Staff taking these days off should record the time as “Holiday,” not PTO. Read MoreNov 14, 2016