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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Course and Program Grants–Fall 2023
Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals to the fall 2023 VentureWell Course and Program Grants. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Vanderbilt soccer closes nonconference play unbeaten
The Commodores closed out their nonconference schedule Sunday with a 6-0 victory over Middle Tennessee at GEODIS Park, in the first-ever collegiate match played at the venue. The team extended its unbeaten streak to eight, which is the second-longest in Vanderbilt history. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Employee Learning and Engagement hosts ‘Enhancing the Leader in You’ virtual workshop Sept. 20
Enhancing the Leader in You is designed to highlight the natural leadership characteristics many employees may already possess. The workshop will focus on what those characteristics look like and how to lead from where you are. It will also emphasize ways leaders by title can support employees in honing their leadership skills in their current roles. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Employee Learning and Engagement hosts learning experiences for fall 2023
The HR Employee Learning and Engagement team invites all employees to participate in virtual, in-person and self-paced learning experiences as part of the fall series. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Vanderbilt-initiated startup Zeno Power receives $15M from NASA to build tech to support lunar exploration
Zeno Power, a startup initiated through the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, is one of 11 American companies to receive funding from NASA to develop technologies that could support long-term exploration on the Moon and in space for the benefit of all. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Navigating health and wellness during the season of illness
Infectious diseases such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV are more prevalent during this time of the year. To ensure your well-being, it’s important to be informed and proactive. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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“Ask an Economist: Where Are We Now?” hosted by the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy
Whether it’s "Bidenomics," interest rates, inflation, stagflation or GDP, economic jargon is back in the headlines as the 2024 presidential race heats up. The Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy is calling in the experts to explain the bigger story behind the numbers in “Ask an Economist: Where Are We Now?” on Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Vanderbilt philosopher says optimism about existential risk is central to reducing it
Philosophy scholar David Thorstad’s mathematical modeling approach may spark counterintuitive discussions about existential risk and how to mitigate it. He concludes that we must rethink recent arguments in favor of prioritizing existential risk over other pressing problems. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Mark Green meets with VU chancellor, students
U.S. Rep. Mark Green, Vanderbilt’s campus congressman, visited to meet with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and participate in discussions with School of Medicine students and Bass Military Scholars. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Chemical safety and hazardous waste team supports researchers; EHS launches new data management system
Vanderbilt has established a chemical safety and hazardous waste team as part of ongoing efforts to build a research-focused Environmental Health and Safety department at the university. In addition, EHS has launched a new data management system with the goals of improving data accuracy and transparency, enhancing efficiency and reducing administrative burden. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Vanderbilt designated a Skin Smart Campus; free sunscreen, skin cancer prevention tips available
Vanderbilt University has been recognized as a platinum-level Skin Smart Campus by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. As part of the designation, Vanderbilt pledges to keep indoor tanning devices off campus and out of university-affiliated buildings and to promote skin cancer prevention and ultraviolet safety education. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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‘Make your money work as hard as you do’ virtual investing information session is Sept. 21
You’ve worked hard for things that are important to you. Perhaps you’re saving for a new car or home or helping someone pay for college. In each case, your goals and needs are unique. Saving for these things is great, but investing your savings properly or with a plan can really help your money grow over time. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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‘Social Security 101 – Everything you wanted to know’ information session is Sept. 13
Join Robin Fountain, public affairs specialist with Social Security Administration, as she discusses when you are eligible to receive retirement benefits, how does early retirement affect your benefits, how do you get the most from your benefit, and when should you file for Medicare. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Mancilla-Martinez receives $1.66M grant to study assessment practices for students from Spanish-speaking homes
By Jenna Somers Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez Many students from Spanish-speaking homes—whether designated as English learners or not—struggle with English language and reading comprehension, including students born and raised in the U.S. and who attend English-only-instruction schools. These students’ low scores on standardized English reading and language assessments are often associated… Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Peabody College researcher awarded more than $9.9 million to support students with disabilities, visual impairments
By Jenna Somers Hilary Travers Earlier this year, the U.S. and Tennessee Departments of Education awarded grants totaling more than $9.9 million to Hilary Travers, PhD’21, research assistant professor of special education, to support educational and post-school outcomes of students with disabilities in Tennessee. In April, Travers received… Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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New Faculty: Meghan Burke, family advocacy and disabilities policy researcher, joins Vanderbilt Peabody College
By Jane Sevier and Jenna Somers Meghan Burke Meghan Burke joined Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development in August as professor of special education. Her research interests include family advocacy, families of individuals with disabilities, and disability policy. She examines how families advocate for… Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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SEC schedule for men’s basketball released; season tickets now available for purchase
The Commodores will play nine home games and nine road games as part of the SEC slate, all leading up to the SEC Tournament. Vanderbilt opens the 2024 conference schedule with Alabama on Jan. 6 at home at Memorial Gymnasium. Discounted season tickets are available for faculty, staff and students. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Innovation Catalyst Fund to propel translational research and innovation
The Innovation Catalyst Fund aims to boost translational research and innovation to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world solutions. This initiative seeks to support projects that are nearing commercial viability, fostering innovation across a wide range of academic disciplines. Faculty can register for a Q&A town hall on Sept. 18 before the proposal submission portal opens on Oct. 1. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Send a personalized sweet treat to Vandy students with VandyCakes
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has reintroduced a new mobile order platform, VandyCakes, offering family members and friends the chance to send a personalized, fresh-baked treat to Vanderbilt students living on campus. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Apex Lecture Series: ‘Merging Machine Learning Methods and Elastic Network Models for Modeling Protein Dynamics and Function’ is Sept. 20
Co-sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology & The Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics, this session of the School of Basic Medicine's Apex Lecture Series features computational biologist Ivet Bahar, Ph.D. Read MoreSep 8, 2023