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Former clerk and Vanderbilt law professor talks about legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia
Vanderbilt Law School professor Brian Fitzpatrick, who clerked for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, discusses the man and how the conservative justice revolutionized a movement in the Supreme Court in terms of how cases are analyzed and debated. Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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Let’s make history April 21
April 21: The day Rome was founded, the "Daily Mail" publishes photographic evidence of the Loch Ness Monster, and Vanderbilt holds its first-ever Giving Day. Mark your calendars and help start a new golden tradition by supporting the university. You can learn more and sign up to be a volunteer at vu.edu/givingday. #give4thegold Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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Blair precollege scholarship applications due March 14
To help young musicians who qualify, Blair offers merit and need-based scholarships by audition to students in grades 3 through 12. Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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Join conversation with Bill Ivey on religion and the arts
Bill Ivey will discuss the role of cultural heritage and creative practice in sustaining a high quality of life during a Religion in the Arts conversation Feb. 25 at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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Learn how small changes can make a big difference: Celebrate America Saves Week with Fidelity
America Saves Week is Feb. 22-27. Fidelity, our retirement administrative services provider, wants to help you meet your objective. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Vanderbilt’s partnerships across state celebrated at Day on the Hill
Vanderbilt Day on the Hill Feb. 16 provided an opportunity to thank members of the Tennessee General Assembly for their service to the state and for their continuing partnerships with the university. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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2016 Ingram Scholars class announced
Thirteen incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of Vanderbilt's Ingram Scholarship program. The 13 are among 1,050 high school seniors who applied. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Dance Marathon Saturday; record fundraising goal is $200,000
Vanderbilt’s largest student-run philanthropic organization, which supports the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, is hosting its annual keystone event this Saturday in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Robert Porter presents April 19 Steine Lecture in Economics
Robert Porter, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Economics at Northwestern University, will present the second Vanderbilt Steine Lecture in Economics of 2016. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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John Haltiwanger presents March 15 McGee Public Policy Lecture
John Haltiwanger, professor of economics at the University of Maryland, presents the 2016 McGee Public Policy Lecture, "Labor Market Fluidity and Economic Performance," on Tuesday, March 15. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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How are big health issues being handled in the U.S. South? Leaders to discuss Affordable Care Act, gun control, income differences, more
The complex and often under-addressed political issues facing health and health care in the United States will be tackled March 17-18 during a major interdisciplinary conference at Vanderbilt University, "The Politics of Health in the U.S. South." The conference is free and open to the public. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Insights about Bush 41 shared during Presidents Day forum
George H.W. Bush was the subject of a Presidents Day Chancellor's Lecture Series event featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Sen. Lamar Alexander and Bush biographer Jon Meacham. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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School turnaround focus of five-year, $5M study
Evaluating a new initiative to turn around North Carolina’s lowest-performing schools is the focus of a new Vanderbilt University study. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Reminder: Deadline for Women’s Center award nominations is Feb. 26
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Vanderbilt partners with Brown, Harvard, Cornell, others to develop new study abroad programs
Vanderbilt has joined the Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad with the goal of establishing high-quality study abroad programs. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellowship aims to build leadership pipeline
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has established a new program to ensure that the university maintains and continues to enhance its strength and stability by cultivating a strong pipeline of potential leaders at Vanderbilt and in higher education. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Dobson named associate dean of students
Frank Dobson's new role will facilitate the integration of the mission and programming of the Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence with that of the Black Cultural Center as Vanderbilt seeks to address issues of diversity, inclusion and intercultural sensitivity. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Patel lab named ‘greenest group on campus’
The lab of Maulik Patel, assistant professor of biological sciences and cell and developmental biology, has been named winner of the 2016 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. Read MoreFeb 12, 2016
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10th annual Summer Camp Fair set for Feb. 26
The Vanderbilt Child & Family Center will host its 10th annual Summer Camp Fair Friday, Feb. 26. Read MoreFeb 12, 2016
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Check out more of our favorite #vandygram photos on the Get Social website. Do you have great photos to share with us? Just tag them #vandygram. Photo by @vanderbiltengineering Empty Stevenson Center classroom is a quiet place to study. #engineering #vandygram #vanderbilt #studying #stem… Read MoreFeb 12, 2016