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The website to register or renew parking permits opens Aug. 8 for university and nursing school faculty and staff. This does not apply to medical center personnel. To register or renew your permit, please click on the link, log in, and select “Purchase Permits” from the… Read More

Now that summer is here and people are spending more time outside, it is important to protect yourself and loved ones from UV rays emitted by the sun.  Did you know that a regular T-shirt has an SPF rating of below 15?  What is an SPF anyway?  Emma… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit has received a $1.6 million contract from the National Institutes of Health for a novel approach to vaccine development. Read More

Stop by any participating Middle Tennessee Dairy Queen on Aug. 11 to support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, by purchasing a Blizzard. Proceeds will benefit the hospital. Contact: Allison Sambola, (615) 343-0722    … Read More

Dr. Tom Elasy, medical director of the Vanderbilt-Eskind Diabetes Clinic, has been named director of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health. Read More

Vanderbilt junior John Jenkins was selected to the final 12-man roster for the World University Games August 13-23 in China. Read More

Check out the August edition of What’s in Season to learn what you can find at your favorite local farmers’ markets beginning in August. There’s also a recipe using market items for Rustic Ratatouille. The 2011 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is now in full swing at two locations: Vanderbilt University… Read More

Metro Nashville Police investigated a suspicious item at the West End Marriott near campus, blocking some campus traffic for about two hours. Read More

Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked at these times and locations: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 in Room 201 of Kirkland Hall. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, to Friday, Aug. 12, at… Read More

Franklin met up with fans at Corner Pub in Midtown Nashville. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Space 204 will kick off its fall season with another kick-off of sorts. Coop Curatorial Collective’s inaugural exhibition, My mind is telling me know but my body is telling me yes, will be on display Thursday, Aug. 25, though Friday, Oct. 7. Read More

After 10 years as Vanderbilt’s head women’s soccer coach, Coach Ronnie Woodard has announced her retirement, effective immediately. Vice Chancellor David Williams appointed current assistant Derek Greene as interim head coach. Read More

The bridge will not re-open Aug. 1 as originally scheduled. Read More

At Vanderbilt, education is at the crux of everything we do. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center's Zana Bojic (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Seventeen years ago, Snjezana Bojic left her home in war-torn Bosnia as a refugee looking to escape the brutality and deprivation of that devastating conflict. She was 22 years old, and it was the second year of a war characterized… Read More

Your work has enabled Vanderbilt to remain strong during the economic crisis Read More

Richard McCarty (Daniel Dubois / Vanderbilt) Dear Faculty Colleagues, With the ongoing negotiations in Washington over issues that will affect the economy and undoubtedly our own institution, the university’s leadership has been fully engaged in planning for what is a most uncertain time. While the university’s financial and academic health… Read More

iStockPhoto Captain Maggie Lawrence of the Nashville Fire Department spoke with Stacey Bonner on staying safe while grilling. Listen to the Wellcast here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care to healthy dining to the civilized… Read More

Hear the inspiring story of a young man who survived a shark attack and went on to assist Vanderbilt researchers in developing a prosthetic leg. Read More

The Vanderbilt Software Store offers great deals to the Vanderbilt community. Read More