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New Digital Lab enhances Heard Libraries’ resources for teaching and learning
The new Digital Lab combines three library departments—Digital Scholarship and Communications, the Digital Commons, and the Center for Digital Humanities—into one overarching unit, realizing efficiencies that advance the Heard Libraries’ goal of facilitating transdisciplinary research and teaching through cohesive services. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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After-hours concrete pour to occur at Highland Plant construction site Sept. 9
On Saturday, Sept. 9, construction hours at the Highland Plant site at the corner of Children's Way and 25th Avenue South will be extended to midnight to complete a concrete pour. Disruptive noise will occur from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and workers will be on site until midnight. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Echoes of art reverberate through the Curb Center’s latest exhibition
Reverberations will feature National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez’s photographs of petroglyphs and pictographs from Europe and North America dating back as far as 35,000 years. The photographs are placed in dialogue with paintings and sculptures by Dustin Mater, who is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. The exhibition will be on view from Sept. 13 to Dec. 1. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Student Care Network offers drop-in services
The Student Care Network drop-in and satellite services provide a quick and convenient way for students to consult privately and one-on-one with a staff member about a current concern, explore support options and establish connections with resources on the student’s schedule. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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NEW FACULTY: Vanderbilt’s newest faculty share what ‘dare to grow’ means to them
Vanderbilt's motto, crescere aude, is Latin for “dare to grow.” Meet some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty as they share what ‘dare to grow’ means to them. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Study Abroad Fair draws 400 students; new grant will help first-year students get passports
Funded by an Institute of International Education grant received by the Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt in the Office of the Provost, the initiative is part of the ongoing strategy to make study abroad more accessible for all students. Read MoreSep 7, 2023
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Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair set for Nov. 9; student proposals accepted through Oct. 24
The Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt invites undergraduate students to submit proposals for the annual fall Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, which is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9. Read MoreSep 7, 2023
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Stop Blaming Women for the Gender Pay Gap
New research out of Vanderbilt Business debunks the gender pay gap myth that "women don't ask," revealing women attempt salary negotiations as much or more than men do, but are more likely to be rejected. Read MoreSep 7, 2023
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Celebrate 2023 Constitution Day with the Heard Libraries
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host an event on Monday, Sept. 18, to celebrate Constitution Day, observed each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt researchers develop innovative plasmonic nanotweezer to more rapidly trap potentially cancerous nanosized particles
Justus Ndukaife and Chuchuan Hong have developed a way to more quickly, and precisely, trap nanoscale objects such as potentially cancerous extracellular vesicles using a cutting-edge plasmonic nanotweezer. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Memorial Maniacs relaunching as the official student section of Vanderbilt basketball
The relaunch is part of the athletic department’s initiative to directly involve students in shaping the game day atmosphere at Memorial Gymnasium. Beginning next week, applications for the Memorial Maniacs Student Leadership Group will open. Leaders will work in partnership with Vandy Fanatics to help shape the student experience at Vanderbilt basketball games. Students can also vote for a new logo through Sept. 13; check your email for information on how to cast your vote. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Nominations sought for annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. awards; 2023 lecture is Oct. 24
Nominations are now being sought for the annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Awards. The 22nd annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Street Style Cuisine from South Asia’ Sept. 12
Join Marilyn Holmes, registered dietitian associate director of the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center, and the Vanderbilt Association for South Asian Cuisine in preparing a traditional Mumbai street food – Pav bhaji. The event will be on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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‘Talking to kids about tragedies: Tips for hard conversations’ topic of Parenting Group meeting Sept. 13
For September’s Parenting Group session, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will host author Allison Edwards, who will discuss how to best have difficult conversations with kids. The virtual discussion is Sept. 13 at noon; please RSVP. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows program to bring diverse views, teach about how to engage in civil debate
The program is designed to host a cohort of thought leaders with competing and sometimes conflicting views on policy issues and social problems. These visitors will engage with students, faculty, the public and each other to model reasoned, evidence-based civil debate. The first public event sponsored by the program will be on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Faculty and students partner on Immersion Vanderbilt projects with support of provost funding
Forty-four professors received a Provost’s Faculty Grant to advise 332 students conducting Immersion Vanderbilt projects that were completed in spring and summer 2023. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Wernke and Huo awarded NEH grant to conduct the largest archaeological imagery survey in the Western Hemisphere using AI
A $350,000 grant to develop next-generation archaeological mapping technology will let a Vanderbilt-led research team reveal information about the ancient civilizations of the central Andes. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Center for Research on Inequality and Health to study causes and consequences of health-related inequalities
Supported by Discovery Vanderbilt and a collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing, the center will deepen society’s understanding of the causes and consequences of health-related inequalities. An event marking the center’s launch will take place on Monday, Sept. 18. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Cummings named director of Equal Opportunity and Access
E. Jacob Cummings has been named director of the Equal Opportunity and Access office at Vanderbilt University. In this role, Cummings will provide strategic leadership for Vanderbilt’s continued implementation of university policies pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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CTTC Announces the Awardees of the 2023 Master Innovator Recognition Program
Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization named Richard Caprioli, C. David Weaver, Susan Eagle, and Franz Baudenbacher 2023 Master Innovators. The yearly recognition program acknowledges Vanderbilt’s top innovators and entrepreneurs for their contributions to the creation, development, and commercialization of intellectual property. Read MoreSep 5, 2023