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Former student-athlete Scott Brown returns to Vanderbilt as new men’s tennis coach
Brown, a former three-time All-SEC student-athlete who was part of Vanderbilt’s most successful men’s tennis team, is returning to the Commodores as head coach for the program. He will replace Ian Duvenhage, who has led the team for 18 seasons and will depart as the all-time winningest coach in the program’s history. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt archivists reflect on university’s 1874 time capsule while preparing to create another for the next generation
A campus survey is now available for the Vanderbilt community to make suggestions on what the new time capsule should contain. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Registration open for Space Science summer camps at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Campers learn how scientists discover the secrets of the universe—from exotic black holes to the nature of light. The camp curriculum has been created by an expert team of astronomy professionals, space scientists and area science teachers. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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New timekeeping system coming soon for hourly employees
Human Resources and Payroll will launch a new timekeeping system this summer that streamlines time entry and approval, increases accuracy and improves the experience for employees and managers. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Ike Robinson Deans’ Lecture: ‘Mitigating Microaggressions to Maximize Medicine: The Time is Now’ is June 12
Dr. W. Christopher Golden is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. On June 12, Golden will present “Mitigating Microaggressions to Maximize Medicine: The Time is Now,” a workshop on addressing microaggressions in medical environments. Please RSVP by June 7 to receive a boxed lunch; RSVP not required to attend. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt, Metro envision ambitious bicycle and pedestrian corridor project at Jess Neely Drive
The bicycle and pedestrian corridor will serve as the connecting artery for improvements and operational enhancements to multiple Vanderbilt Athletics facilities and will increase biking and walking connectivity to Centennial Park. Read MoreMay 25, 2023
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College of Arts and Science announces inaugural Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows
The College of Arts and Science has recognized its most dedicated instructors representing faculty excellence in teaching effectiveness, innovative teaching practices and extraordinary contributions to undergraduate immersion experiences. Read MoreMay 25, 2023
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Data Science for Social Good project aims to combine AI and history with ‘revolutionary’ role-playing experience
A Data Science for Social Good summer project is bringing history and education to life with artificial intelligence through Professor Holly Tucker’s EUS 2230W class. The class throws out the textbook, allowing students to learn history by living it through an elaborate role-playing game. Read MoreMay 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt University’s Ralf Bennartz to lead NASA mission to study ice clouds
Vanderbilt University, led by Professor Ralf Bennartz, will lead a NASA satellite mission investigating Earth's high-altitude ice clouds, backed by a robust grant of $37 million. This endeavor, leveraging the university's climate research expertise, will provide opportunities for student involvement and bolsters Vanderbilt's position in global climate research. Read MoreMay 25, 2023
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Chancellor Diermeier’s 2023 Commencement Address
May 12, 2023 Parents, families and friends…esteemed faculty…trustees, valued alumni and dedicated staff…and, of course, our graduates: Welcome to the Commencement ceremony for the Vanderbilt Class of 2023! This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt’s founding. And you, graduates, are part of an unbroken chain… Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Regional Innovation Showcase brings together head of the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships with nine universities
Vanderbilt hosted a Regional Innovation Showcase April 27, to bring together research and innovation experts from nine universities in Tennessee and Kentucky. Participants connected and shared the latest developments in regional research and innovation with each other and with Erwin Gianchandani, assistant director of the National Science Foundation’s TIPS Directorate. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Diermeier celebrates staff contributions to university’s success, presents awards during spring assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier lauded university staff and the “milestone achievements” they helped accomplish this semester during the 2023 Spring Staff Assembly. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Storytelling to find your ‘why’
What is your “why”? What motivates you in your personal and professional life? What future do you wish to create for yourself? Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement from 1–3 p.m. on June 6 for the next session in their Career Growth Series: Storytelling to Find Your "Why" and Envision Your Aspirations. This workshop will help you leverage the power of storytelling to tap into your passions and purpose and unleash your best self. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Office of Science and Technology Policy offers virtual listening sessions
Students, fellows and the educators and administrators of graduate and postgraduate programs are encouraged to attend a series of virtual public listening sessions hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The purpose of these sessions is to hear from the early career researcher community about the challenges and opportunities for advancing open science. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt University celebrates Culinary Academy Class of 2023
Vanderbilt University honored 10 graduates from its Culinary Academy, a program designed to amplify the skills and expertise of the university’s Campus Dining staff. The graduates successfully completed the rigorous program, gaining advanced culinary skills to enhance the overall quality of Vanderbilt’s dining program. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches free online ChatGPT course, shaping the future of AI education
Prompt engineering, the process of crafting high-quality inputs to generate high-quality outputs, is an increasingly vital skill as large language models like ChatGPT rise in popularity. Vanderbilt’s Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT course teaches learners the most effective patterns and approaches to writing inputs for the large language model. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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V150: Where Commodores Come Together
As Dudley Field gets new upgrades, past renovations to the university's football venue served to gather the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMay 23, 2023
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Diabetes Day celebrates 50 years of achievement, spotlights current investigations
Diabetes Day, an annual event hosted by the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center, spotlights the work of Vanderbilt researchers. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the center. Read MoreMay 23, 2023
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Discovery Vanderbilt invests in three faculty-initiated startups: HeroWear, IDBiologics and Virtuoso
Seed and Series A funding to three startups—HeroWear, IDBiologics and Virtuoso—rooted in research conducted at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center underscore a university-wide commitment to enhanced support for Vanderbilt’s most innovative faculty, students and alumni. Read MoreMay 23, 2023
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Slay awarded National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
By Jenna Somers Kelly Slay (Vanderbilt University) Kelly Slay, assistant professor of higher education and public policy, is one of 25 education scholars to receive the National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. The $70,000 non-residential fellowship supports one year of leave from teaching for early-career researchers contributing… Read MoreMay 23, 2023