Covid-19-impact-ALL
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WATCH: Diermeier, Balser discuss leading under adversity during pandemic
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Balser for a candid livestreamed discussion April 27 about their experiences leading during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 29, 2022
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Antibodies discovered at Vanderbilt for prevention of COVID-19 granted FDA emergency use authorization
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization Dec. 8 to the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for a long-acting antibody combination that protects against COVID-19, discovered last year at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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Everything you need to know about Move-In 2021
Move-In is one of Vanderbilt's most beloved traditions. Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's activities. Read MoreAug 18, 2021
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Early empirical study on COVID-19 related depression and anxiety gives reason for optimism
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development Autumn Kujawa, who studies the development of mood and anxiety disorders, has conducted one of the first longitudinal studies on mental health outcomes from COVID-19 and finds there is high potential for recovery when the pandemic situation improves. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Artificial intelligence offers a chance to optimize COVID-19 treatment in international partnership
Jonathan Irish joins an international collaboration by deploying artificial intelligence to optimize COVID-19 treatment and vaccine development. Read MoreMay 29, 2020
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Bordeau appointed president of Pulse: International Health and Safety Professionals in Higher Education
Andrea Bordeau, global safety and security manager for Vanderbilt University, has been appointed the inaugural president of Pulse: International Health and Safety Professionals in Higher Education. The announcement of her appointment comes as Bordeau has worked to ensure the safety of Vanderbilt community members while abroad. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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New webpage shares stories of myriad ways Vanderbilt community is helping address COVID-19
The university has launched Vanderbilt Responds to COVID-19, a webpage designed to share how the VU community is providing support, expertise and care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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New COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund engages community in Vanderbilt’s fight against coronavirus
Vanderbilt University has established a new COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund. The fund enables donations to support research and innovation projects to fight COVID-19. Read MoreApr 29, 2020
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Writing seminar considers chivalry in the age of COVID-19
Students in "King Arthur and the Literature of Chivalry," a writing seminar taught by University Librarian and Professor of English Valerie Hotchkiss, devoted recent class time to what 21st-century chivalry looks like, especially during COVID-19. Read MoreApr 28, 2020
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Philanthropy class donates funds to support local nonprofits and relief efforts
A unique Vanderbilt University class has ended the year on a high note by distributing $77,000 in donations to Nashville nonprofits and relief efforts related to the March 3 tornadoes and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 27, 2020
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What to do about COVID-19’s psychological impact on nurses
With the COVID-19 crisis, nurses face unprecedented stressors in their professional and personal lives, write Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty Brittany Haskell, Mathew Schroer and Marci Zsamboky in the journal "American Nurse." Read MoreApr 24, 2020
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COVID-19 and alcohol consumption don’t mix
Vanderbilt School of Nursing professor Mariann Piano, the Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of Nursing and senior associate dean for research, sets the facts straight about COVID-2019 and alcohol, including reasons to monitor your alcohol consumption during the current pandemic. Read MoreApr 24, 2020
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Homelessness will worsen due to COVID-19 outbreak, but there are solutions, Vanderbilt researcher says
Human and Organizational Development Professor Marybeth Shinn outlines the solution to the homelessness epidemic in her new book, "In the Midst of Plenty: Homelessness and What to Do About It." Read MoreApr 23, 2020
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Peabody engages, supports and adapts during COVID-19 outbreak
Peabody College has found itself working in overdrive to continue meeting the needs of students while also supporting the many constituencies that make up a complex college offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. Read MoreApr 22, 2020
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Vox: It took a pandemic for cities to finally address homelessness
Marybeth Shinn, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Human, Organizational and Community Development, is quoted. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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The Tennessean: Anyone can get tested for COVID-19 in Tennessee. The question is, should you?
David Aronoff, Addison B. Scoville Jr. Professor of Medicine, is quoted. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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The Washington Times: Pandemic ignites dozens of legal battles across nation
Brian Fitzpatrick, professor of law, is quoted. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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MSNBC: Businesses try to figure out what reopening looks like
William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine, is quoted. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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Melodores share music, cultivate new fans during pandemic
The Melodores, Vanderbilt’s award-winning a cappella group, have engaged multitudes of fans on social media as musical groups the world over find creative outlets to share music despite the coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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5 tips to improve your virtual chat set-up
Whether you’re taking a class, conducting a meeting or gathering with friends, just about everyone is jumping into virtual chats. Here are five easy tips to improve how your virtual chat looks and sounds. Read MoreApr 21, 2020