Commencement 2013
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VUSM’s class of 2013 ready to take on new challenges
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2013 will enter health care at a time of great change. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will begin the bulk of its health reform changes Jan. 1, 2014. New providers will enter a rapidly changing system of care. Read MoreMay 16, 2013
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Nursing School graduates set for crucial health care roles
Colleen Conway-Welch, Ph.D., CNM, dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, told graduates during Commencement and Investiture ceremonies last week that “advanced practice nurses, nurse scientists, nurse managers and leaders are crucial to health care and to our country.” Read MoreMay 16, 2013
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Promise of discovery drives Biomedical Sciences graduates
Vanderbilt awarded 66 Ph.D. degrees to an accomplished group of students in Medical Center-related departments and programs. Read MoreMay 16, 2013
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VUCast Extra: Remembering Commencement 2013
Graduates laughed, cried and left as Vanderbilt alums for life. Re-live Commencement 2013. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMay 11, 2013
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Faith, family help Peabody Founder’s Medalist overcome cancer
Jesse Neugebauer, who graduates from Vanderbilt May 10 with Peabody College’s top undergraduate honor, the Founder’s Medal, knows what it’s like to overcome tough circumstances. His experience will serve him well as he prepares to work with students facing challenges of their own. Read MoreMay 10, 2013
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Vanderbilt University honors 36 as emeriti faculty
Thirty-six retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 10, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 10, 2013
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Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10. Read MoreMay 10, 2013
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Commencement ceremony moved to Memorial Gym
Commencement is being moved to Memorial Gym located on campus at 25th Avenue South because of severe weather conditions. Read MoreMay 10, 2013
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Commencement 2013
Full coverage of Commencement 2013 available on the Commencement website. Read MoreMay 10, 2013
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Novelist Morrison tells grads to embrace interconnectedness
The bloody and warlike history of the world is all the more reason to be caring citizens going forward, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison advised graduates during Senior Day festivities at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMay 9, 2013
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Follow the fun of Commencement as it unfolds on social media
Commencement and the excitement leading up to it is a fun time at Vanderbilt. We'll be sharing your Commencement photos, Tweets, Facebook posts and more over the next few days. Read MoreMay 8, 2013
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Toni Morrison Senior Day address
Vanderbilt University seniors closed the chapter on their undergraduate experience with words from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, who delivered the Senior Day address Thursday, May 9, at 11 a.m. Read more »… Read MoreMay 8, 2013
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Infographic: Decode the regalia and symbols of Commencement
The design of Vanderbilt’s academic regalia and the colors worn by graduating students, faculty and administrators are significant from cap to collar to cuff. But what does this ornate attire mean? Read MoreMay 7, 2013
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As Commencement approaches, six seniors reflect on what comes next
As Commencement approaches, we asked six seniors to reflect: How has Vanderbilt provided new opportunities, given focus to your interests and prepared you for the future? Most importantly, what comes next? Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Aladine Elsamadicy wants to bridge cultural divides
Aladine Elsamadicy (Lauren Holland/Vanderbilt) Aladine Elsamadicy says he didn’t feel singled out for his Egyptian heritage or Muslim faith while growing up in Alabama—not until Sept. 11, 2001, that is. He was in the fifth grade at the time. Elsamadicy and his siblings were suddenly more conspicuous at their… Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Rebecca Boelzner wants to bolster appreciation for the arts
Rebecca Boelzner (Lauren Holland/Vanderbilt) Rebecca Boelzner began playing piano at age 6 and violin at 11 before switching to the viola—a stringed instrument slightly larger than the violin with a deeper sound—as a senior in high school. Pursuing music in some way at college only seemed natural for the… Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Mara Truslow and Elin Bunch want to empower children to achieve
Elin Bunch (left) and Mara Truslow (Lauren Holland/Vanderbilt) Mara Truslow and Elin Bunch are from different parts of the country—Boise, Idaho, and Signal Mountain, Tenn., respectively—but share a passion for using creative writing to inspire students. Nashville’s Martha O’Bryan Center, which serves to empower children, youth and… Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Josh Shannon wants to pioneer biomedical discoveries
Josh Shannon (Lauren Holland/Vanderbilt) Growing up in Spring Hill, Fla., Josh Shannon did almost everything with his identical twin, Michael. So when it was time for the academically talented brothers to apply to colleges, naturally there was some overlap. “We weren’t set on going to the same school, but… Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Shewa Adelekun wants to champion health care equality
Shewa Adelekun (Lauren Holland/Vanderbilt) When Shewa Adelekun was 5, her family emigrated from Nigeria to New York City. Her father, a doctor in his native country, took steps to complete his medical residency in the United States. Her mother, a nurse by training, became certified in the United States… Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Chancellor, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author to address graduating seniors at Vanderbilt University May 9-10
Vanderbilt University seniors will close their chapters as undergraduates with words from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison who will deliver the Senior Day address Thursday, May 9, followed by Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10. Read MoreMay 6, 2013