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Chill out with free frozen treats Aug. 7
Look for free ice cream and frozen treats throughout campus on Friday, Aug. 7, during Vandy Chills, an Employee Celebration event. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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New deadline: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowship
Vanderbilt may nominate one candidate for the 2015 New Directions Fellowship competition. The program is intended to enable strong scholars in the humanities to work on problems that interest them most and at an appropriately advanced level of sophistication. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Life Phase Series: ‘My Finances – Mutual Funds, Annuities and More’ Aug. 6
Join guest speakers Rosa Berger and Nick Thomas, assistant vice presidents for Fifth Third Bank, and Brock Goodwin, workplace planning and guidance consultant for Fidelity Investments, for “My Finances: Mutual Funds, Annuities and More” on Aug. 6. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Give the gift of life at USAC blood drive
Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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VUMC ranked among nation’s elite by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
"U.S. News & World Report" has again named Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the premier specialty care providers in the nation, as well as the No. 1 hospital in the Metro Nashville area and the top hospital in Tennessee. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt student-athletes visit Cuba
A group of Vanderbilt student-athletes and administrators, including Athletics Director David Williams, have teamed with Nashville-based Soles4Souls for a seven-day international service trip to Cuba -- just as the United States is enjoying full embassy status in Havana for the first time in decades. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt acquires DCHS building on 19th Avenue South
Vanderbilt University has acquired the Disciples of Christ Historical Society building, located at 1101 19th Ave. S. The university plans to utilize the DCHS building as office space in support of its academic mission. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center director named assistant dean of students
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Director Frank Dobson has been named an assistant dean of students, effective Aug. 1. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Search to begin for vice provost for research
Vanderbilt is launching a national search to find its next vice provost for research. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Stassun appointed to A&S administrative role
Keivan Stassun, professor of astronomy, has been named senior associate dean for graduate education and research for the College of Arts and Science, Dean Lauren Benton announced. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Lubinski honored with Mensa Lifetime Achievement Award
David Lubinski co-directs the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth, a 50-year longitudinal study of more than 5,000 highly talented individuals. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Vanderbilt astronomer jazzed by Pluto flyby
Astronomer David Weintraub, who is an expert on Pluto, reacts to the new images of the distant world and its twin, Charon, coming back from the New Horizons spacecraft. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Metro candidates enjoy ‘cool picnic’ with Vanderbilt community
Approximately a thousand people, including 59 candidates appearing on the Metro Nashville Aug. 6 election ballot, enjoyed a "meet and greet" picnic at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center July 16. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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New study to examine how ‘working memory’ affects math competency
Over four years, the Vanderbilt-led study will provide 360 Metro Nashville Public School second-graders with one-to-one math tutoring. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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‘SAM’ helps principals spend more time leading, less time putting out fires
The School Administrative Manager process gives principals more time to provide instructional leadership, according to a report co-authored by Peabody College professor Ellen Goldring. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Keep up with the latest Vanderbilt-related social media buzz. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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VKC Reading Clinic now accepting fall session applications for struggling readers
The Clinic provides individualized, one-to-one tutoring using assessments and evidence-based instructional methods. Read MoreJul 16, 2015
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Vanderbilt researcher: It’s time for civil service reform
An extensive new survey of federal executives led by Vanderbilt's David E. Lewis has resulted in suggestions on how the civil service system can be improved. Read MoreJul 16, 2015
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Faculty Senate meeting on VU-VUMC reorganization set for Aug. 20
All faculty are invited to attend a specially called Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, to discuss the Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center reorganization. Read MoreJul 16, 2015
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Health Coaching Certificate Program now enrolling for fall 2015
Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, School of Nursing, VUMC Nursing Service and the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt will offer the popular health coaching certificate program again this fall. Read MoreJul 15, 2015