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Abdiweli Mohamed Ali (courtesy Niagara University) Abdiweli  Mohamed Ali has big problems on his mind these days. Ali, a Vanderbilt alumnus and prime minister of Somalia, is the guiding force as his nation seeks prosperity after decades of religious conflicts, civil wars and colonial subjugation. Obstacles include a devastated… Read More

Course offerings for the semester include the study of Russian cinema, American slavery, economics, fiction writing and ethics. Read More

Volunteers are needed for the Neighborhoods Inspire Health Fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 20. Read More

Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise, contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing and possibly triggering asthma attacks. Prior to heading out the door each day, be sure to check the Air Quality Index, especially if you have asthma or other breathing problems. Read More

Country rocker Gary Allan still belts out his hit song “Get Off On The Pain” when performing in music venues, big and small – just not as the opener. Allan spent a good part of last year starting his shows with the powerful screamer, but eventually lost his high-end falsetto… Read More

The Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young will resume Sept. 10 and will be held consecutive Saturdays through Oct. 15. Read More

The Division of Sponsored Research received notification in June that the following grants in excess of $25,000 had been awarded. Read More

Barnes & Noble is holding a career day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Marriott at Vanderbilt on West End Avenue in room Acorn B. A meet and greet session with applications and company information will be… Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in conjunction with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, has been re-accredited as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer for 2011. The award is based on Vanderbilt’s efforts to help employees lead healthier lives, including activities that may help prevent cancer. Read More

Left-hander Corey Williams has signed a professional contract with Minnesota as the Twins’ third round pick. The deal makes Williams the seventh Commodore to sign a pro contract this summer. Read More

The new 24-7 communications office will be available for emergency walk-up day or night. Read More

The MacAuthority store in Nashville is offering Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students special deals during tax-free weekend (Aug. 5-7). * Buy a computer (for less than $1,500) and get $100 credit to spend on the Mac App Store. * Buy an iPad and MacAuthority will pay the sales tax. *… Read More

Baseball fans who buy tickets for the July 30 Nashville Sounds game can help raise money for the Books for Birth program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The 7 p.m. game against the Round Rock Express will feature a graduation celebration for children… Read More

Vanderbilt pitcher Sonny Gray signed a professional contract with the Oakland Athletics, becoming the sixth Commodore to turn professional this year. Gray was the 18th overall pick by Oakland in last month’s Major League Baseball Draft. Read More

Doctors at the Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute have successfully performed the state’s first trans-catheter heart valve-replacement procedure.George Ellenberg, 85, of Crossville, Tenn., was VUMC’s first recipient of the novel valve replacement technique. Acceptance into the trial saved his life. Read More

A Vanderbilt political science study offers fairly conclusive evidence that, in low-information races, a candidate’s name recognition alone positively affects voter support. Read More

Completing Go for the Gold yearly will help you evaluate your current lifestyle, identify health risks, and decide where and how to make improvements. Use the personal recommendations you get to set your own goals based on what is important to you. What can you expect this year?… Read More

Stacey Kendrick is joined by Dietetic Interns Lindsay Smith and Sarah Lewis to discuss some of the common pitfalls of the beverages we consume. Get suggestions for some healthier drink options and hear about the blind taste these interns did at Health Plus. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on… Read More

Traci Nordberg has two full-time jobs – by day she’s Vanderbilt’s associate vice chancellor for Human Resources and chief Human Resource Officer, taking care of the HR needs of 24,000 employees; by night, a devoted parent, with her husband, Peter, to three young daughters. Meeting the human resources needs of… Read More

Video of the talks will be available after the event Three leading experts on issues of religion and sexuality will speak at Vanderbilt University the week of Aug. 1. The public is invited to the lectures in Room 122 of Vanderbilt Divinity School, which will also be videotaped. The lectures… Read More