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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
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Complete Go for the Gold – all steps now available
Vanderbilt's award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Be a First Friend to an international student
This year, 450 international students from 55 countries—Armenia to Zambia—will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. To help these students feel welcome and to ease the transition to American life, International Student and Scholar Services offers a way for them to connect with the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities through the First Friends program. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Workshop: Healing from a yoga therapy perspective, Aug. 28-30
The Vanderbilt School of Medicine and the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt will sponsor a three-day workshop Aug. 28-30 exploring “The Process of Healing from a Yoga Therapy Perspective.” Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Follow these tips to avoid heat-related illnesses
Doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are urging Middle Tennesseans to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses this week. Children and dogs are especially vulnerable. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Engineering professor promoted to U.S. Army brigadier general
Eugene J. LeBoeuf’s Vanderbilt colleagues, his friends, neighbors and family witnessed a moving promotion recognition ceremony at the School of Engineering June 27, when the professor was honored as brigadier general of the 416th Theater Engineer Command, U.S. Army Reserve. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Assistant dean for public interest named at Vanderbilt Law School
Spring Miller has been named to the newly created position of assistant dean for public interest at Vanderbilt Law School, Dean Chris Guthrie announced. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Beat the heat with VU football team at ’Dores at the Shores
Join the Vanderbilt Commodore football program at Nashville Shores on Friday, July 17. The fun starts at 10 a.m. with autographs, prizes and giveaways to celebrate summer and kick off the Vanderbilt football pre-season. Discounted tickets are available. Read MoreJul 14, 2015
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Barone named executive director of global learning and education
Susan Barone, an expert in applied linguistics and global education, has been named the executive director of global learning and education at Vanderbilt, effective July 1. Read MoreJul 13, 2015
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New ‘retired faculty’ title and benefits established
A new title, “retired faculty,” and accompanying benefits have been created to recognize faculty who end full-time service to the university but are not granted emeritus or emerita status. Read MoreJul 13, 2015