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    Our favorite photos of the week

    Students aren't the only ones who headed off to break -- autumn took a break as well, and winter made an early but brief appearance. The Vanderbilt community captured it all on social media. Read More

    Nov 21, 2014

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    Up close with Provost Susan Wente

    In the fall of 1980, Susan Wente entered college with a plan. The forensic and drama talent she’d displayed as a high school student in Emmetsburg, Iowa, had earned her a college scholarship, but Wente had settled on an eminently practical course of study—dental hygiene. Read More

    Nov 18, 2014

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    Taylor Bruce, BA’04, Guiding Spirit

    When traveling, Taylor Bruce, BA’04, often brings a book that deepens his understanding of his destination, but never a travel guide. Eager to share the stories of cities rather than popular tourist attractions, Bruce started his own series of field guides, called Wildsam. Read More

    Oct 24, 2014

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    Duncan McDougall, BA’83, One for the Books

    Duncan McDougall, BA’83, spent part of his twenties guiding expeditions of the physical world—whitewater and backcountry trips in places like Alaska and New Zealand. Since 1998, however, he has been leading expeditions of another kind, guiding children on a journey to literacy. Read More

    Oct 24, 2014

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    A Lake House Has Become a Beacon for Lifelong Friends

    Nirav Parikh, BS’04, and his friends graduated ten years ago, yet the bonds formed during their time at Vanderbilt grow deeper each Memorial Day. Vanderbilt Magazine has the story of how an annual trip to a Texas lake house became the setting for reunions that reaffirm lifelong friendships. Read More

    Oct 17, 2014

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    Q & A with Outstanding Senior Ryan McKenney

    From Memphis, Tennessee, Ryan McKenney is head resident of Gillette House on The Commons as well as a VUceptor, director of first-year relations for Vanderbilt Student Government, a member of Delta Tau Delta, an Ingram Scholar and a new member of Common Denominators. McKenney also works with Best Buddies, Next… Read More

    Oct 15, 2014

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    Senior releases debut novel as an e-book

    An avid reader and lover of fantasy novels, Vanderbilt senior Dean Balaes decided there was no better way to channel his passion than to write a book. His first novel, “The Rise of the Ancients,” was published electronically with Amazon online this fall and follows the adventures of a modern-day… Read More

    Oct 14, 2014

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    Q&A with fashion entrepreneur Danielle Snyder

    Danielle Snyder headed to New York City to pursue a career in fashion after graduating from Vanderbilt in 2007. After a few years, she and her sister Jodie co-founded the jewelry line DANNIJO that is now sold in department stores around the world, but Nashville still remains in her heart. Read More

    Oct 13, 2014

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    Dan the Mac Man

    While growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Dan Stephenson, CEO and founder of Dan’s Gourmet Mac & Cheese, loved nothing more than experimenting in the kitchen with his brother. Six years after graduating a semester early from Vanderbilt in 2006, with a degree in economics and corporate strategy, Stphenson was able… Read More

    Oct 11, 2014

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    Our favorite photos of the week

    Whether it was Reunion/Homecoming fun – the Commodore Quake, a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy and more – or the arrival of fall on campus, there were lots of great photos shared by the Vanderbilt community this week. Take a look at our favorite #vandygrams. Got a great… Read More

    Oct 10, 2014

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    Commodore pole vaulter qualifies for American Ninja Warrior

    Commodore pole vaulter becomes third woman to qualify for American Ninja Warrior Read More

    Oct 9, 2014

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    These Doctors Mean Business: Med school graduates contributing in non-clinical roles

    While patient care is an important part of the careers of the majority of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduates, some find that they can make the greatest leadership contributions in non-clinical roles. “The solid foundation that these graduates have received in the art and science of medicine allows them… Read More

    Sep 18, 2014

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    Senior Anna Watt raises funds to bring clean water to the Sahel region in Africa

    Senior Anna Watt carries a large yellow diesel can around campus, raising funds to bring clean water to the Sahel region in Africa Read More

    Sep 18, 2014

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    Meet Rivka Ihejirika, a third-year medical student from Los Angeles

    Rivka Ihejirika is a third-year medical student from Los Angeles. She is the recipient of the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship and the James Edward Holloran Scholarship, established by the Class of 1980. Read More

    Sep 17, 2014

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    Our favorite photos of the week

    Family Weekend, Commodore football, 9/11 remembrances and more are included in our favorite photos of the week. Share your photos by tagging them #vandygram. Read More

    Sep 14, 2014

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    VUCast: Bully Battle

    In this VUCast: See a trauma physician's innovative way to stop bullying; why your brain only needs a little junk food to be satisfied; and two reason why Vanderbilt is happy. Watch now! Read More

    Sep 10, 2014

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    Treblemakin’ with Ted

    While most Vanderbilt students were tucked away in cubicles, taking summer classes or catching up on sleep, senior Ted Moock spent his summer shooting takes through the night with the cast of “Pitch Perfect 2” and sharing fondue with the film’s star, Anna Kendrick. Read More

    Aug 22, 2014

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    The evolution of Adam Butler

    Before Adam Butler was a happy-go-lucky starting SEC defensive lineman, there was a two-year period in which he didn’t think football would even be in his future. Read More

    Aug 21, 2014

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    Life after the Last Drop

    For the past three years, Anne Alukonis and Emma “Auntie” Jean have been the faces of Last Drop Coffee Shop, serving up encouragement and banter alongside caffeine. However, this year Alukonis, affectionately known by students as Ms. Anne, will no longer be at Last Drop. Read More

    Aug 20, 2014

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    VUCast Extra: Move In 2014 – It’s anything but common

    Vanderbilt's first-year students came from all over the country and the world to move into The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Relive the magic of Move In 2014. Read More

    Aug 16, 2014