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When being an immigrant makes it more–not less–likely to have a job
Among U.S. job-seekers who identify as black, those born in the Caribbean and Africa are more likely to be working than those born here--but a college degree nearly erases that difference. Read MoreJul 28, 2015
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The Band Perry, Third Eye Blind to play 2015 Commodore Quake
Tickets for Vanderbilt faculty and staff are $35 each for this year's Commodore Quake, set for Friday, Oct. 23, in Memorial Gym. Read MoreJul 28, 2015
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Enterprising Interns: Students pursue unique internships of their of their own making
From Deloitte to Oscar de la Renta to Big Machine Label Group, Human and Organizational Development majors choose from a wide array of business for their capstone internships. Read MoreJul 27, 2015
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Experts address promises and problems of 3D printing large structures
The prospect that 3D printing will transform the way we construct the concrete structures that dominate the built environment brought a group of experts to campus to discuss the research opportunities this creates. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Vanderbilt hosts symposium and exhibition on traditional Chinese architecture
An exhibition from a traditional Chinese architecture photography competition is on display through July 31 at Cohen, Sarratt and Buttrick in conjunction with an international symposium organized by Professor Tracy Miller. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
See more of our favorite photos taken by the Vanderbilt community on the Get Social website. To share your pics with us, just tag them #vandygram. Photo by @suzyfein… Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Wear black and gold, win trip to College Football Playoff National Championship
By participating in a series of photo and video challenges on social media, Vanderbilt fans can flaunt their colors, express their school spirit, and vie for a trip to college football’s title game. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Tiny mechanical wrist gives new dexterity to needlescopic surgery
VIDEO» A Vanderbilt research team has successfully created a mechanical wrist less than 1/16th of an inch thick -- small enough to use in needlescopic surgery, the smallest form of minimally invasive surgery. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Vanderbilt LifeFlight debuts new airplane
Vanderbilt LifeFlight is adding a new airplane that will provide emergency medical transportation for infants, children and adults located anywhere in the United States. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Wear VU gear, get discount to Nashville Zoo Aug. 2
The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and Vanderbilt Football are teaming up to host Commodore Fan Appreciation Day at the zoo from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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New Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence to promote cultural inclusivity, awareness
IICC aims to help students develop the skills necessary to promote social justice and to have constructive conversations surrounding differences. Assistant Dean of Students Tina Smith has been promoted to associate dean and will lead IICC. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Metro Police to host free traffic-safety event July 25
The Metro Nashville Police Department will host a “Share the Road” awareness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in Centennial Park. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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NACUBO members tour campus sustainability features
Vanderbilt University played host Monday to about 100 members of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, which held its annual meeting in Nashville July 18-21. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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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