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“Thinking people do not turn away from trouble, from evidence of change,” said Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. “They understand their own uneasiness as a trigger for inquiry and they begin to work toward managing the changes that are surely coming by first finding facts.” Read More

Cupcakes are a sweet way to raise money for child literacy. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented the Founder’s Medals to the top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools during Commencement on Friday, May 13. Read More

Sixteen retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s May 13 Commencement ceremony when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Robert W. Blanning, professor of management, emeritus Blanning’s global experience combines the worlds of… Read More

A Vanderbilt University graduate is a “potential great change agent,” Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai told seniors the day before their Commencement ceremony. Read More

(This story updates an earlier myVU story with new information) MRB IV (Mary Donaldson/Vanderbilt) Police evacuated the MRB IV building early Thursday after a gas leak was detected on the eighth floor of a laboratory building and contained. . The leak, caused by a faulty freon compressor,… Read More

Vanderbilt commencement speakers may have some unusual competition this year: Nashville’s largest brood of cicadas are predicted to emerge in May and hang around for about five or six weeks. Read More

Mayor Karl Dean (Vanderbilt)   Mayor Karl Dean of Nashville presented Vanderbilt’s Center for Science Outreach with a prestigious award. The center, which is dedicated to enhancing science literacy through partnerships between Vanderbilt scientists, K-12 educators… Read More

National Employee Health and Fitness Day is Wednesday, May 18. It is a day dedicated to increasing awareness of the many options for being physically active at work. There is something designed for everyone to join in the fun: Get a healthy Breakfast on the Go at 3 campus… Read More

On May 18, there will be a Lunch and Learn seminar from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Room 407 of Light Hall. This month’s topic is on home health services and will include services that are available for both skilled and non-skilled care. The panel will consist of… Read More

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is offering discounts to three upcoming shows: The Color Purple is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, and her journey as she finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical… Read More

A new session of Weight Watchers at Work meetings starts on May 31.at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. The difference between At Work meetings and traditional Weight Watcher meetings is that all costs are paid in sessions. This means that everything is paid at the time of joining. The cost includes all… Read More

Vanderbilt admissions official Thomas C. Golden is touring Southeast Asia on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to help needy, deserving students pursue higher education in the United States. Read More

A new report on women's health in Tennessee finds continuing areas of concern and a need for programs that support lifestyle changes to prevent long-term health consequences. Read More

Free skin cancer screenings will be offered at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks May 21 in conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness month. Read More

Discovery of a new class of insect repellant raises the possibility of formulations that are thousands of times more effective than current repellants. Read More

The Little Friends of Printmaking, American Fantômas, 2005 Serigraph Purchased with funds provided by the Louise Bullard Wallace Foundation Reproduction courtesy The Little Friends of Printmaking 2006.004 The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery is pleased to Fit to Print: Contemporary Poster Art from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery… Read More

  Corky’s is offering a special discount to Vanderbilt University: the Corky’s Deluxe Catering Plan. Package includes: Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork with Sauce and Buns Rotisserie Chicken Pieces Baked Beans Potato Salad or Coleslaw Choice of Teas or Lemonade All this for only… Read More

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its annual Great Strides Walk on Saturday, May 21, at 8 a.m., at The Nashville Zoo. Contact: jill.forbert@vanderbilt.edu for more information or to join the team. www.cff.org… Read More

iStockPhotography Again this year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s physicians are featured prominently in two popular annual surveys which recognize top physician performance and high levels of patient satisfaction. Both America’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America list hundreds of Vanderbilt physicians as being among the nation’s best. Read More