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New timekeeping system UKG Ready (Kronos) officially launches
The cross-functional team from Human Resources, VUIT and Payroll has worked to create a seamless transition to the new system from Oracle Cloud. Online training is now available for biweekly employees, managers and human capital management specialists. Read MoreJul 26, 2023
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The Vanderbilt Unity Project will host ‘Unity Dinner: Race in America’ on Aug. 3
This Unity Dinner will center on the project’s pillar “Race in America: Toward a Nation of Equality.” This pillar focuses on the historical and present-day impacts of racism in America and how we can work toward a more equal and just society. Read MoreJul 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt hosts SmartComp 2023, prestigious IEEE international conference on smart computing
The conference drew a diverse mix of academics and professionals to offer a platform for exchanging insights and challenges in smart systems while promoting partnerships in academia, industry and community to shape the future of smart computing. Read MoreJul 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt student startup Bloom Health wins $120K investment prize to grow company influencing future of women’s health
Owen Graduate School of Management student, viral women’s health advocate and femtech startup co-founder Julia Schuller has won $120,000 from BIP Ventures, one of the Southeast’s largest and most active venture capital firms, to improve the standard for women’s health by providing access to reproductive education to women around the world. Read MoreJul 26, 2023
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17th annual Vanderbilt Postdoc Symposium is Nov. 17; register by Oct. 27
Registration is open for the 17th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium scheduled for Nov. 17. The one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for postdocs to network, engage in scientific discussion and learn about the research being conducted by other postdoctoral fellows. Read MoreJul 25, 2023
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V150: Voice for Democracy
Vanderbilt’s LAPOP Lab is the premier academic institution carrying out surveys of public opinion in the Americas. Read MoreJul 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt neuroscientist leading international research to explore multisensory perception development in children
Neuroscientist Mark Wallace is spearheading a research consortium focused on childhood multisensory perception development. The international team includes researchers from Yale University, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and Italian Institute of Technology. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Candidate meet and greet draws 300+ community members
Vanderbilt University, alongside a number of community organizations, held a meet and greet on Saturday, July 8, for all candidates running for a countywide seat in the Aug. 3 election. Guest had the opportunity to speak with candidates for mayor, vice mayor and Metro Council at-large. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Repeatedly seeing headlines of wrongdoing reduces perception of moral offense
By Jenna Somers Lisa Fazio A study recently published in Psychological Science reveals that when people repeatedly encounter headlines about corporate wrongdoing, they view the wrongdoing as less unethical and are more likely to believe the headlines are true. Social media can cause scandalous news to go viral in… Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: Make your voice heard on Election Day Aug. 3
With Election Day fast approaching in Davidson County, it’s time to get informed about your choices for officials serving at the local level and make a plan to vote. Candidates for Nashville mayor and vice mayor, Metro Council, and Metro Council at-large are on the ballot. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt Athletics extends Limbaugh’s contract as men’s golf head coach
After leading Vanderbilt to nine consecutive berths in the NCAA Championships, Thomas F. Roush, M.D. and Family Men’s Golf Head Coach Scott Limbaugh will have the opportunity to continue building on that success Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Expect increased police presence during emergency preparedness exercises in July, August
As a part of the campus-wide security review announced in June, Vanderbilt University Public Safety personnel will conduct a series of preparedness and readiness exercises from July 24 through Aug. 7 at the VUPS training facility at 115 28th Ave S. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Priority application deadline for online Master of Legal Studies program is Aug. 7
The two-year, part-time MLS program is designed for busy professionals who are looking to deepen their understanding of the legal system and become more sophisticated and confident in navigating the law. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Final application deadline for online Master of Legal Studies program is Aug. 21
The two-year, part-time MLS program is designed for busy professionals who are looking to deepen their understanding of the legal system and become more sophisticated and confident in navigating the law. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Nominations open for Fall Staff Awards; save the date for staff assembly on Sept. 21
The awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fourth annual Fall Staff Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Diermeier advocates for university priorities at meetings, congressional reception in Washington, D.C.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier met with members of Congress to advocate for federal investments in research and higher education. He urged for robust federal research funding and student aid programs, and highlighted Vanderbilt’s leading role in building the innovation ecosystem in Tennessee, particularly in the automotive industry. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Community leaders come together to discuss power dynamics in collaborating for social impact
Vanderbilt Community Relations recently hosted nearly 50 people from Nashville’s social impact sector for an afternoon of learning, networking and connection. The topic of the day was “The Power in Collaboration: Working Together for Social Impact.” Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Four with a ‘Dore: Kareena Gor
In the Four with a ‘Dore series, we’re getting to know Vanderbilt students four questions at a time. In today’s installment, meet Kareena Gor from Charlotte, NC, a Class of 2025 student with majors in child studies and Spanish with a minor in language sciences. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Humphreys receives Early Career Impact Award for contributions to brain and behavioral sciences
Kathryn Humphreys, associate professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College, has won a 2023 Early Career Impact Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Read MoreJul 20, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s LAPOP hosts inaugural summer school to train social scientists in international survey methods
A nine-day intensive training hosted by LAPOP provided students, postdocs, faculty and policymakers with skills to conduct trustworthy, reliable surveys in international settings. Read MoreJul 19, 2023