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Clifford A. Hofwolt, a longtime professor of science education whose tenure at Peabody College predated its merger with Vanderbilt, died at his home in Nashville on July 5. He was 74. Read More

The Vanderbilt community is invited to come together on Monday to reflect on the recent violent deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota. Read More

Join the Vanderbilt football program at Nashville Shores on Friday, July 22, to celebrate summer and kick off the Commodore football pre-season. The fun starts at 11 a.m. Read More

Flags are being lowered to half-staff today, Friday, July 8, across Vanderbilt University’s campus as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers on Thursday, July 7, in Dallas, Texas. Read More

Managing your disability claims just got easier. Unum’s mobile app, Unum Customer, is available to download for free and gives you instant access to manage claims, review correspondence, check payment information and verify or change personal information directly from your mobile device. Read More

Read the summer 2016 issue of "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matter," the official newsletter of the EDI office. Read More

Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies and You, an education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care. Sessions on various topics are offered monthly. Read More

The July 21 Vandy Walks will be presented by Tony Turnbow, past president of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association​. Participants will meet at noon at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

Complete Go for the Gold Step 1: Compass Health Assessment and receive a Health Plus T-shirt at the Farmers’ Market at VUMC July 14 from 2 to 5 p.m., while supplies and sizes last. Read More

Undergraduate students majoring in science, math or engineering have the opportunity to make a difference in high-needs secondary schools while earning teaching licensure and a master’s degree. Read More

Take note—shots may be the only recommended vaccine option next flu season. Read More

The Tang Teaching Museum is featuring Mel Ziegler's multiyear project "Flag Exchange," with 50 weathered American flags and the colorful stories behind them, through Jan. 1, 2017. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been chosen by the National Institutes of Health to be a leader in a landmark study of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors affecting the health of a million or more people. The NIH will provide $71.6 million over five years to VUMC, making this the largest research grant the Medical Center has ever received from any source. Read More

Does retirement feel out of reach? It did for one Vanderbilt employee until she met one on one with a Fidelity guidance consultant. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s David Williams II, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director, has been appointed by new Metro Nashville Public Schools Director of Schools Shawn Joseph to co-chair his transition team. Read More

A public telescope night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on July 18 will pay tribute to the late Williamson County civic leader and amateur astronomer Tommy Murdic. Read More

A cancer research consortium headed by investigators at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and two other institutions have received $12 million in federal funding to help determine why African-American women die at a higher rate and have more aggressive breast cancer than white women. Read More

A mother tells her story of the steps that can lead to accidentally leaving a baby in a car; and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt offers hot vehicle safety tips. Read More

The following are some suggestions for how to discuss mental health concerns or experiences in the workplace that may help co-workers and managers navigate some of those barriers. Read More

From her post at Kirkland Hall, Community Service Officer Teresa Anderson is often the first face visitors to Vanderbilt see. Read about what she loves about her job. Read More