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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
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NEH awards stipend to Vanderbilt’s Meng Zhang for innovative edible bird’s nest research
Vanderbilt's Assistant Professor of History, Meng Zhang, has been awarded a stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities for her intriguing research into the historical and societal implications of the edible bird's nest trade between China and maritime Asia. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Humphreys’ study shows broad benefits of family-based care on recovery from psychosocial deprivation
By Jenna Somers Kathryn Humphreys New research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides the most rigorous and comprehensive evidence to date that children exposed to severe psychosocial deprivation at a young age benefit substantially in cognitive and physical outcomes when they receive enriching family-based care. Senior… Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Vanderbilt University Campus Dining honored as 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been recognized with the prestigious 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities award, which acknowledges Vanderbilt's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of food allergies or dietary restrictions. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Vanderbilt University staff brainstorm solutions for 50-50-50 initiative proposals
Many of the ideas that were discussed revolved around themes such as parking, university policies, the staff experience, and information sharing. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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‘Nashville Business Journal’ to host Nashville mayoral candidate forum at Vanderbilt June 6
The event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on June 6 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Candidates for the city's top leadership role will discuss Nashville's rapid growth and other topics important to voters. This event is open to the Vanderbilt and Nashville community, and tickets are free. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22
Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Nominations open through June 16 for fall 2023 faculty awards recognizing research, service
Nominations are now open through June 16 for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Crane work to occur at the Village at Vanderbilt Sept. 30
Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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BVU Career Accelerator Program celebrates inaugural semester
The Black Vanderbilt University Career Accelerator Program recently concluded its inaugural semester, and 12 participating students were recognized at a celebration dinner. Black Vanderbilt alumni envisioned and partnered with the Career Center to develop and present the program, which aims to empower Black students in their career journeys. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Search committee to identify next dean of College of Arts and Science
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science. The committee consists of a range of faculty from Arts and Science and collaborating colleges, as well as non-faculty peers. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Enhance your coaching skills with HR Employee Learning and Engagement’s Coaching Lab
Building your coaching skills can enhance your communication, performance and success—and that of your team members. The best way to develop your coaching skills isn’t just to read about coaching, but to actually practice it in a low-stakes environment, where you receive feedback and have opportunities to observe coaching and offer feedback as well. The HR ELE's Coaching Lab was designed to offer you just that—you’ll gain foundational knowledge about what coaching is, explore a coaching framework and build your coaching skills through observation, practice and feedback. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Vanderbilt to deploy first all-electric multi-vehicle shuttle fleet at a university in Tennessee
The new all-electric shuttle fleet will provide eco-friendly vehicles for VandyRide, a nighttime shuttle service for Vanderbilt students, by the start of the fall 2023 semester. In addition to being environmentally friendly, the new shuttles are also quieter and smoother than traditional buses, providing a more comfortable ride for passengers. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony set for May 23
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will recognize the university’s exemplary postdoctoral scholars as well as faculty mentorship at the 2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 23. Read MoreMay 19, 2023