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New study takes hard look at National Council on Teacher Quality’s ratings of teacher prep programs
A new study found that teacher prep programs with higher NCTQ ratings do not necessarily produce graduates who are more effective at raising student test scores. Read MoreMay 19, 2015
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High-performance computing topic of two-day event
XSEDE, a large NSF-founded organization specializing in high-performance computing, is hosting a free outreach event at Vanderbilt June 10-11. XSEDE staff will provide an overview of and training on research computing tools and resources. Read MoreMay 18, 2015
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Women’s tennis advances to NCAA Final Four
For the third time this season, the Vanderbilt women's tennis team defeated the Florida Gators, earning a trip to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in more than a decade. Read MoreMay 18, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Judging from the photos shared on Twitter and Instagram, the Vanderbilt community is still on a Commencement high. Take a look at some of our favorite images from the past week. Read MoreMay 15, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read the latest faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreMay 15, 2015
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Lilly Endowment funds VU Divinity program on preaching quality
A new two-year program will train preaching coaches to help ministers improve their communication skills. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Win prizes with ‘Know Your Numbers’ May 18-22 for National Employee Health and Fitness Day
Join Vanderbilt in celebrating National Employee Health & Fitness Day. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Wellcast: ‘Engaging in difficult conversations’
Stephanie Dean with Work-Life Connections speaks about the risks and benefits of engaging in difficult conversations. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Peabody professors honored for education research
Peabody College professors Rogers Hall and Ebony McGee were honored by the American Educational Research Association on April 17. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Help MTA determine values for improving Nashville’s transit system
What values should guide the Metro Transit Authority as it considers improvements to Nashville's transit system? Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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The full General Assembly should vote on Insure Tennessee: Vanderbilt Poll
Results of the latest Vanderbilt Poll have been released, and they show that Tennesseans are very supportive of Insure Tennessee. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Commencement strawberries donated to Nashville Zoo and Walden’s Puddle
Animals at the Nashville Zoo and Walden’s Puddle recently enjoyed a sweet treat, thanks to Vanderbilt’s Office of the Chancellor and Commencement Office. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Top archaeological society honors Wernke for interdisciplinary study of colonial Peru
Steve Wernke has been awarded the Society of American Archaeology 2015 Book Award in the scholarly category. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Aerospace Club wins NASA’s Student Launch Challenge for third year in row
For the third year in a row, the Vanderbilt Aerospace Club has won NASA’s eight-month long rocketry competition – the 2014-15 Student Launch Challenge – beating out 30 other university and college teams. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Project will affect traffic at 21st-Broadway-Division intersection
Metro Nashville Public Works is in the construction phase of the 21st Avenue-Broadway-Division Street Intersection and Pedestrian Enhancement Project. Beginning May 13, the traffic pattern in this area will shift to allow work to continue. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Dragon Music Sundays, free concert series, begins May 17
Dragon Music Sundays, a free concert series held at Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park), is back for its eighth season beginning May 17. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Faculty-Staff Campaign ends June 30
In 1873, a single gift established Vanderbilt University. Today, it continues to thrive thanks to the philanthropic investments of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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National Employee Health and Fitness Day celebration is May 20
Get free smoothies, bike repairs and more, and participate in a host of physical activities for National Employee Health and Fitness Day, which aims to inspire and sustain healthy lifestyle actions at work. Read MoreMay 11, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s expanded aid initiative crosses $200 million milestone
Gifts and pledges to Opportunity Vanderbilt, the university’s expanded and ongoing financial aid initiative, have crossed $200 million. Read MoreMay 11, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts to discuss EPA’s Clean Power Plan May 18-19 at Vanderbilt
An in-depth exploration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan to significantly reduce carbon emissions from power plants is the topic of a two-day conference being held May 18-19 at Vanderbilt University Law School. Read MoreMay 11, 2015