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  • Natalee Erb, associate director for residential colleges (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

    I Am Vanderbilt: Natalee Erb

    Natalee Erb knows that Vanderbilt students undergo a great deal of personal growth outside of the classroom, and that their undergraduate experience begins to take shape soon after they arrive on campus. Read More

    Oct 14, 2019

  • Billy Teets in front of an image of a nebula in space

    I Am Vanderbilt: Billy Teets

    Through field trips, science camps and public events at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, outreach astronomer Billy Teets engages Middle Tennessee students and community members in the process of lifelong learning and discovery. Read More

    Sep 13, 2019

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    Athletics seeks input from the VU community on strategic priorities

    Vanderbilt University Athletics is seeking input from the university community as it develops a new, long-range strategic plan to help bolster Commodore sports programs and ensure the success of student-athletes on and off the field. Read More

    Sep 9, 2019

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    Student-athlete: Jared Pinkney

    Jared Pinkney could have heard his name called on the second day of the NFL Draft. Graded a “second- to fourth-round prospect,” Vanderbilt’s star tight end had a decision to make: turn pro, or return to the university to finish out his senior season. Read More

    Aug 29, 2019

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    Student-athlete: The Champions

    In the magical run to a national championship, Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin said he was often asked when he first realized the 2019 edition of the Vandy Boys could be something special. His answer reveals all you need to know about the program he has built over 17 years in Nashville. Read More

    Aug 9, 2019

  • Jonathan Ertelt, greenhouse manager, Department of Biological Sciences (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    I Am Vanderbilt: Jonathan Ertelt

    The Vanderbilt greenhouses are a lush, light-filled retreat in the heart of campus, and Jonathan Ertelt is charged with making sure each of their inhabitants thrives. Read More

    Jul 16, 2019

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    Student Athlete: The Graduates

    For this installment of the student-athlete series, we take a look at three Class of 2019 seniors. Read More

    May 17, 2019

  • Randy Smith, supervisor, Plant Operations (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

    I Am Vanderbilt: Randy Smith

    The Vanderbilt campus hums with a particular energy in the days leading up to Commencement. Randy Smith, a supervisor in Plant Operations, manages a team of housekeeping staff tasked with getting buildings ready to accommodate the more than 25,000 friends and family members who will be on campus celebrating graduates. Read More

    May 8, 2019

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    Jessica Cantlon to deliver educational neuroscience talk April 11

    “Math and Logic in Monkeys, Children and Remote Cultures,” will take place Thursday, April 11 at Hobbs Hall. Read More

    Apr 10, 2019

  • Dennis Spann, administrative officer for VUSN facilities and space

    I Am Vanderbilt: Dennis Spann

    When the School of Nursing celebrated its $23.6 million building expansion in late January, the event capped nearly two years of continuous construction. Dennis Spann, administrative officer for VUSN facilities and space, was integral to all of it. Read More

    Apr 4, 2019

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    Emily Mathewson: Lacrosse attacker and community volunteer

    Student-athlete Emily Mathewson rallies her teammates on the field, and rallied them to support a young patient with cancer at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More

    Mar 29, 2019

  • Networked dots in the shape of a brain

    Vanderbilt celebrates Brain Awareness Month

    A special lecture by Randy Blakely, Ph.D., executive director FAU Brain Institute kicks off activities celebrating Brain Awareness Month at Vanderbilt. Blakely’s talk, “When Cocaine Just Won’t Do: ADHD and Serotonin-Dopamine Crosstalk,” will be held Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m., in 214 Light Hall. Vanderbilt graduate students worked with… Read More

    Mar 13, 2019

  • Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology, professor of psychiatry and professor of medicine, health and society

    Jonathan Metzl examines how hot-button political issues impact health

    Professor Jonathan Metzl isn’t afraid to tackle society’s most controversial issues, like guns, mass shootings, health care, race, politics and mental illness. Read More

    Mar 11, 2019

  • Antoinette Hicks (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    I Am Vanderbilt: Antoinette Hicks

    Antoinette Hicks, the morning supervisor at Rand Dining Center, says Campus Dining provides sustenance in more ways than one. Read More

    Mar 4, 2019

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    Bree Horrocks: Center and researcher

    When Bree Horrocks decided she would pursue her final season of college basketball as a graduate transfer, the 6-foot-5-inch center had conversations with a number of interested coaches. Each time, Horrocks let coaches know their programs would be getting much more than a basketball student-athlete. Read More

    Feb 28, 2019

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    Find Your Impact: Student creates app for orangutans

    A coding hobby led Vanderbilt HOD and economics double major Ben Scheer on a wild immersion, building an app for orangutans at Zoo Atlanta. Read More

    Feb 22, 2019

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    International dream comes true for Blair composition major

    Vanderbilt sophomore Jacob Beranek loves music and his Czech heritage. These passions recently converged in an incredible opportunity for the talented music composition major. Read More

    Feb 7, 2019

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    I Am Vanderbilt: Marilyn Holmes

    Marilyn Holmes is a friendly and familiar face to those who make a stop at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center part of their daily routine. Read More

    Feb 5, 2019

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    Nemo Sanchez: Swimmer and filmmaker

    Student-athlete Namilla Sanchez is keenly aware of the role proper nutrition plays in performance. She feels the results each time she dives into the pool – and in her ability to succeed in the classroom. Read More

    Jan 25, 2019

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    Find Your Impact: Passions for healthy cooking and happy living boost student’s growing social media brand

    Vanderbilt senior Sloane Chmara is combining a passion for healthy cooking and happy living into a growing online lifestyle brand. Read More

    Dec 28, 2018