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Center for Student Wellbeing, assistant director for access and inclusion at Psychological and Counseling Center announced
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has announced an immediate expansion in staff that have experience and skills working with people of varying racial and cultural backgrounds, and the opening of a new Center for Student Wellbeing. Read MoreNov 30, 2015
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Committee charged with recommending new University Courses designed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
The Office of the Provost has charged a faculty committee with assessing proposals for new University Courses that will address topics tied to diversity, equity and inclusion, race and ethnicity, identity literacy, and/or cultural competency within an interdisciplinary setting. Read MoreNov 30, 2015
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Employee appreciation day at Barnes & Noble is Dec. 11
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will offer Vanderbilt faculty and staff an extra 10 percent off all merchandise on Friday, Dec. 11, in addition to the regular employee discount of 10 percent. Read MoreNov 30, 2015
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Applications sought for NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards
The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research directly after completion of their terminal doctoral/research degree or clinical residency, thereby forgoing the traditional postdoctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career. Read MoreNov 30, 2015
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CNN/Facebook Campaign Camper to make Vanderbilt stop Dec. 4
The CNN/Facebook Campaign Camper, a specially designed Airstream trailer complete with a video booth, will make a stop on Vanderbilt University’s Alumni Lawn from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Read MoreNov 25, 2015
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VCH Taco Bell closing for renovations
Make note of regular business hours for dining locations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreNov 25, 2015
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Vanderbilt School of Engineering, partners awarded $3.5 million from ARPA-E for transformational energy technology
A new $3.5 million award from the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy will support Vanderbilt University School of Engineering researchers' and their partners' efforts to create software that can control the Smart Grid – a decentralized power system that is more efficient, sustainable and reliable than America’s current electrical power delivery. Read MoreNov 25, 2015
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‘Messages of Hope’ prostate cancer event is Dec. 11
"Messages of Hope: Advances in Prostate Cancer Prevention, Research and Treatment," a free program for prostate cancer survivors, caregivers and health professionals, will be held Friday, Dec. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Chancellor, students celebrate Thanksgiving early
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and his wife, Lydia, hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 23 for students who were unable to travel home for the holiday. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities
Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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University Web Communications named greenest group on campus
Vanderbilt Web Communications was the winner of this year’s football sustainability competition and was named the “greenest group on campus” for the football season. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt takes huge leap forward thanks to federal grant
Tennessee’s first postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities, Next Steps at Vanderbilt, will expand significantly thanks to new federal funding. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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VUMC recognized as social media national leader
Vanderbilt University Medical Center was honored for excellence in social media programs with two eHealthcare Leadership Awards at the 2015 Healthcare Internet Conference. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Where to get a free flu shot Dec. 2-4
For a list of all upcoming flu shot locations provided by the Occupational Health Clinic,visit the Employee Influenza Vaccine Program website and use the searchable flu calendar. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreNov 23, 2015
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Re-launched Commencement website announces new features for 2016
Preparations are underway for Commencement 2016, scheduled for May 11-13, and many details of the three-day event are available on the newly re-launched Commencement website. Read MoreNov 23, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Peabody College appoints associate dean for students and equity, diversity and inclusion
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development has named Monique Robinson-Nichols associate dean for students and equity, diversity and inclusion. Read MoreNov 23, 2015
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Chancellor’s Town Hall will discuss ‘Vanderbilt’s Balance Sheet’ Dec. 1
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host the next in a series of town hall meetings for the Vanderbilt community on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Read MoreNov 23, 2015
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Vanderbilt offers new environmental sociology major
The environmental sociology major is the first environmental and sustainability studies major outside of the sciences at Vanderbilt and one of the first such majors in the country. Read MoreNov 23, 2015
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Ten Vanderbilt faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Ten members of Vanderbilt University’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read MoreNov 23, 2015