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Video: Pay for performance results: Q&A
Watch video of the full “Evaluating Rewarding Educator Effectiveness” conference. Read the news release. Watch highlights of the announcement. Media Contact: Melanie Moran, (615) 322-NEWS melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreSep 22, 2010
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Video: Pay for Performance Results
Vanderbilt researcher Matthew Springer presented his findings on the first scientific study measuring whether teacher bonuses alone raised student test scores. Educators from throughout the country attended the “Evaluating Rewarding Educator Effectiveness” conference in Nashville where the results were given Sept. 21. Read the news release. Watch the… Read MoreSep 22, 2010
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Video: Interview with Matthew Springer: Results of nation’s first test of teacher performance
Read the news release. Media Contact: Melanie Moran, (615) 322-NEWS melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreSep 21, 2010
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Vanderbilt, University of Melbourne expand ties
Vanderbilt, University of Melbourne expand ties through new research collaborations, exchange programs, office in Washington, D.C. Vanderbilt University and Australia’s University of Melbourne have taken their academic partnership to a new level – committing $500,000 in joint seed funding over the next two years for research collaborations, expanding… Read MoreSep 21, 2010
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Nashville Opera’s Andre Chenier
The real Andrea Chénier was one of the last victims of the Reign of Terror because of his controversial political beliefs. The opera’s Chénier was a victim of something much more visceral – jealousy. This Sept. 17, 2010, InsideOut of the Lunch Box explores the similarities and differences in the… Read MoreSep 20, 2010
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2010 Candidates’ Picnic
In the style of a traditional, small-town political rally, the 2010 Candidates’ Picnic attracted approximately 1,100 of Vanderbilt employees, students and friends to Olin Lawn on Sept. 16. Some 3,100 hot dogs along with chips, home-made cookies and ice cream sandwiches were served while 28 candidates or their representatives in… Read MoreSep 20, 2010
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VUCAST: Controlling your “inner elephant”
See what a group of Vanderbilt engineering undergrads and Owen MBA students built to help those at the bottom of the financial pyramid; and how controlling your “inner elephant” can make you a better leader. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 10, 2010
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Fall Faculty Assembly: 60 endowed faculty chairs to be added over two years
Watch video of the Aug. 26, 2010, Fall Faculty Assembly. Vanderbilt will invest substantial resources over the next few years to its faculty, announced Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos at Fall Faculty Assembly. This will include $15 million per year toward luring new faculty and the creation of 60 new endowed… Read MoreAug 27, 2010
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Video: Unique study helps Latino families live healthier lives
They come to this country – very often alone, with little education, and a lack of parenting skills. Doctors say Latino Americans are at a higher risk for obesity and diabetes and their children often have the highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the nation. Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in… Read MoreAug 25, 2010
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Welcome class of 2014! See what’s so special about move-in day at The Commons!
We like to move it, move it! Vanderbilt student volunteers came out in full force to help the class of 2014 move into The Commons. Hear from students and parents on this exciting and emotional day. See photos from move-in » [vucastblurb]… Read MoreAug 24, 2010
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VUCast Extra: Study shows adolescent hearing loss high
Is exposure to loud noise, concerts and mp3 players harmful to your child’s hearing? While the exact cause is unknown, a study by Vanderbilt and Harvard researchers shows the number of young people suffering from hearing loss is increasing at an alarming rate. Find out more about this Journal of… Read MoreAug 17, 2010
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Vanderbilt physicians find answers to medical health mystery attacking returning service men and women
What happens when significant breathing problems attack military men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and there is no medical explanation as to why? This is a story about dedicated military people and Vanderbilt University doctors who believed these men and women deserved some answers. Read MoreJul 30, 2010
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VUCast: Helping troops fight a medical mystery and a Dore hits the small screen
VUCast: Vanderbilt doctors uncover why troops are returning from the Middle East with a mysterious breathing problem. Plus, why Peabody is offering a unique new master’s program for free. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 30, 2010
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VUCast: What secrets your genetic code holds and celebrating the big 100!
Uncovering secrets to your future; ‘Dores in digital animation; and happy 100th! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 20, 2010
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Bobby Johnson retiring as head football coach
Watch excerpts from the July 14 news conference where Head Football Coach Bobby Johnson announced his retirement. Read more. Media Contact: Larry Leathers, (615) 322-4121 larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreJul 14, 2010
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VUCast: Inside the legal fight for BP billions; a story of survival; and meet Professor Fizzy
[vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 2, 2010
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VUCast: Vanderbilt is growing, “rocking out” and learning from a movie star!
[vucastblurb]… Read MoreJun 18, 2010
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Graduating seniors help with flood clean up
It’s the worst flood to hit Nashville in centuries. More than 11,000 homes and buildings were damaged and hundreds of staff, faculty and students impacted. Our VUCast crew went out with students who spend the last days of the school year helping those in need. Read MoreJun 13, 2010
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Flood, Sweat and Tears: VUCast
Some Vanderbilt staffers are still picking up the pieces after Nashville’s record flood. Read MoreJun 4, 2010
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Commencement 2010: Student interviews
Vanderbilt interviewed graduating students about their time at the university; this video played at the beginning of the Commencement ceremony May 14, 2010. Read MoreMay 24, 2010