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International travelers advised to take MERS precautions
In light of the first cases of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus being reported in the United States, all Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are reminded about ways to minimize the spread of this infection if travelling to affected regions of the world. Read MoreMay 13, 2014
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Memorial for Barbara Schulz is May 31
Barbara Schulz A memorial service to celebrate the life of Barbara Schulz is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in Benton Chapel on the Vanderbilt campus. Schulz was a longtime staff member in the Vanderbilt General Counsel’s office, retiring in 2011 after 22 years of service. She died… Read MoreMay 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt Motorsports graduate is racing the clock
As Vanderbilt engineering students raced around Featheringill Hall, working to complete undergraduate classes, a handful scheduled time in a ground-floor shop. One in particular knew he was on the last lap to getting a degree and is gunning to get back on a racetrack. Read MoreMay 13, 2014
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Finance professor H. Martin Weingartner has died
A memorial service is set for July 5 at Vanderbilt University for finance professor Martin Weingartner, who died May 6. Read MoreMay 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center revamps website
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center website, with a wealth of disability-related resources, has undergone a makeover. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Know Your Numbers and be entered for a prize May 19-23
As part of National Employee Health & Fitness Day, Health Plus invites you to participate in Know Your Numbers. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Wellcast: ‘Mindfulness Minute’
Learn about mindfulness, a technique that teaches how to become more attentive without becoming overwhelmed. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Secret Service hero Jerry Parr honored by Vanderbilt
The Secret Service agent who saved President Reagan during an assassination attempt in 1981 was honored by Peabody College. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Zeppos to graduates: Consider ‘the value of opening doors of opportunity’
Vanderbilt graduating seniors got some parting advice from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on a rainy Friday as they prepared to get their degrees. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Founder’s Medals awarded at Vanderbilt Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt's undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder’s Medals May 9, 2014. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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50 years later, Vanderbilt University graduate walks stage at Commencement
In 1964, soon-to-be Vanderbilt graduate Katherine Gorham missed Commencement because she was in the hospital, recovering from having her first child. On Friday, she walked across the platform in cap and gown after her husband and the university arranged for her to participate in Commencement with the Class of 2014. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Vanderbilt University honors 20 as emeriti faculty
Twenty retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 9, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Get Macs, iPads at lowest price ever with VU discount plus bonus savings
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students can get exclusive offers at MacAuthority through June 7. (Departmental purchases are not eligible.) Among the specials: Buy a new Mac or iPad at education pricing and receive an additional $20 off.* The first 75 customers to purchase a… Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Change the world, former surgeon general tells Vanderbilt seniors
Former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin told Vanderbilt graduating seniors to change the world during her Senior Class Day address in Memorial Gym. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Four Fulbright honorees named at Vanderbilt
Four Vanderbilt University students have been offered scholarships through Fulbright-sponsored programs for teaching and research in 2014-15. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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HOD senior project award winners address Common Core, corporate diversity
Evaluating a student’s written work against Common Core State Standards will be made easier for teachers at Nashville Prep charter school thanks to a toolkit created by 2014 graduate Lisa Koenig, who was named winner of the 2014 Senior Project IMPACT Award. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Watch live video of Senior Day, Commencement May 8-9
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will give the traditional address to Vanderbilt graduating students during Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9, preceded by a speech from former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin, who will appear at Senior Day on Thursday, May 8. Read MoreMay 7, 2014
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Eleven faculty honored with endowed chairs
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration April 30 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 7, 2014
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Arne Duncan, Bill Haslam to address education writers at Vanderbilt
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be featured at the Education Writers Association’s annual gathering at Vanderbilt in May. Read MoreMay 7, 2014
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Cooking with herbs for a healthy heart May 15
Stacey Kendrick The next installment of Vandy Cooks will feature health educator Stacey Kendrick cooking with herbs for a healthy heart. Join Kendrick as she uses fresh herbs to prepare tasty and heart healthy dishes. The event is planned for noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the… Read MoreMay 7, 2014