Alumni
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Vanderbilt represented at this weekend’s Southern Festival of Books
The Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities will co-sponsor a special track of veteran-focused readings, discussions and performances at this year's Southern Festival of Books, which also features appearances by Vanderbilt faculty, staff, students and alumni. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Zeppos named to Fulbright Canada board
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America, also known as Fulbright Canada. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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New faculty: Jordan studies sleep disorders in children
As one of the few board-certified pediatric sleep specialists in the region, Atia Jordan works with a multidisciplinary team to address sleep concerns in an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of her patients. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt alumnus to lecture on Chinese funerary art
A Chinese art curator from the Ringling Museum of Art who is a Vanderbilt alumnus will speak at Cohen Memorial Hall Oct. 9. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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Barnes & Noble to host poets and writers with Vanderbilt ties Oct. 3
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will host three local writers with ties to Vanderbilt at Lyrical Brew: An Evening of Local Poetry, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Read MoreOct 1, 2014
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Four School of Medicine alumni find success in business
These four School of Medicine alumni forged new paths—hedge funds, pharmaceuticals, management consulting, and health care entrepreneurship—to find success in business. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Popdose profiles alumnus Andrew Maraniss and his upcoming book about Perry Wallace
Andrew Maraniss, BA’92, first wrote about SEC pioneer Perry Wallace, BE’72, as a sophomore history major. Nearly 25 years later, Vanderbilt University Press will release Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South in December. Popdose.com profiles Maraniss and his passion to tell Wallace’s… Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Engineering alumnus breaks down tough concepts … and tough-to-hear news
If Scott Potter, BE’86, is on your TV, it’s probably not going to be good news. He has the difficult job of telling residents when there’s a problem with their water service — but his clear, concise approach offers lessons on breaking down complicated engineering concepts for the public. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Alumna Samar Ali, BS’03, JD’06, helps Obama confront ISIS
Samar Ali, BS’03, JD’06, a member of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors, has joined Nashville law firm Bone McAllester Norton to practice international law and continue private diplomatic work in the Middle East and elsewhere. She previously advised Gov. Bill Haslam on economic issues and was a counterterrorism… Read MoreSep 17, 2014
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New path announced for young alumni service on Board of Trust
The Vanderbilt Board of Trust has approved a new approach to involve recent graduates in the university beyond their student days while expanding the opportunities for trustees to interact with all students at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 17, 2014
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Alumnus Hedgecock’s PinPtr wows Spark Nashville crowd, takes win
Will Hedgecock, BE’08, MS’09, PhD’14, founder of PinPtr, a high-precision GPS that can detect a difference in location within centimeters instead of meters, took first place at Spark Nashville, a rapid-fire pitch competition. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Alumnus elected to National Medical Honor Society Board of Directors
Alpha Omega Alpha elects Dr. Charles “Chipper” H. Griffith III, BA’84, MD’88, as a councilor director for its board. His three-year term begins Oct. 3. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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U.S. Attorney Zach Fardon to give law lecture Sept. 4
U.S. attorney and Vanderbilt alumnus Zach Fardon will discuss "From Blackacre to the Windy City: Perspectives on Law Enforcement" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Vanderbilt Law School. It is this year's Victor S. Johnson Lecture. Read MoreAug 25, 2014
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2014 Vanderbilt Divinity and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named
The late Bishop Joseph Johnson, the Rev. Becca Stevens and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Ogletree are the 2014 Divinity/GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read MoreAug 19, 2014
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Alumnus and brother running orphanage in South Africa
Alumnus and brother running orphanage in South Africa Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Engineering graduate’s app catches Apple’s eye
An engineering graduate’s app catches Apple’s eye Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Sheryll Cashin to give fresh take on affirmative action Sept. 4 at Vanderbilt
Georgetown University law professor and Vanderbilt alumna Sheryll Cashin will discuss her new book on affirmative action Sept. 4 in the first Chancellor's Lecture of the academic year. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Documentary by Vanderbilt alum to screen Aug. 15
Harvey Burrell (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy will sponsor a special screening Aug. 15 of Endless Abilities, a documentary co-directed by 2014 Vanderbilt graduate Harvey Burrell. Endless Abilities documents the cross-country road trip undertaken by four friends in the spring… Read MoreAug 6, 2014
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Broadway Melody: Composer turns story into song
Perseverance is a trait ingrained in Madeline Myers. In January the 2011 graduate of the Blair School of Music won the first Ken Davenport Songwriting Contest in New York City. The contest, sponsored by Davenport, who produced the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Kinky Boots, served as a showcase… Read MoreAug 1, 2014
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Internship program helps Vanderbilt athletes
Internship program helps Vanderbilt athletes Read MoreAug 1, 2014