COVID-19
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New archive project seeks Vanderbilt community stories to document COVID-19 pandemic experience
Members of the Vanderbilt community are being asked to share their stories, artifacts and memories of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a new archive project designed to chronicle this era for future generations. Read MoreSep 28, 2021
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WATCH: Town halls discussing health and safety protocols for fall
This video series highlights aspects of the university’s health and safety protocols for the fall 2021 semester. Read MoreSep 27, 2021
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What you need to know: COVID-19 quarantine and isolation
G.L. Black, associate provost and dean of students, discusses what students need to know about the COVID-19 quarantine and isolation processes for the 2021-22 academic year. Read MoreSep 27, 2021
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Faculty equipped with teaching tools, innovations for new academic year
Vanderbilt faculty are returning to full-time in-person teaching this semester equipped with a host of instructional tools, innovations and experiences acquired over the previous academic year. The university continues to provide resources to help faculty navigate the challenges of the ongoing pandemic. Read MoreSep 27, 2021
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WATCH: Town hall for staff
Vanderbilt University hosted a virtual town hall on Sept. 21 for staff to hear directly from campus leaders about the university’s 2021 fall semester operations. Read MoreSep 24, 2021
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What you need to know: Handling missed classes during COVID-19 quarantine
Anita Wager, associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, explains what students need to know if they miss class due to COVID-19 quarantine. Read MoreSep 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt resets COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, increases eligible salary to $150,000
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Vanderbilt University has reset its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund and increased the eligible salary to $150,000. The university established the fund to assist employees with financial burdens incurred as a result of COVID-19. Read MoreSep 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt launches engagement forum for Nashville community leaders
Vanderbilt University is convening a new community engagement series to help local agencies and nonprofits navigate complex issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the social unrest seen over the past year. The inaugural session is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23, and will include a question-and-answer session with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discussing his academic research on building and maintaining trust in difficult situations. Read MoreSep 22, 2021
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“Ultra-potent” antibody against COVID-19 variants isolated at VUMC
A technology developed at Vanderbilt has led to the discovery of an “ultra-potent” monoclonal antibody against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, including the delta variant. Read MoreSep 22, 2021
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Ask an Expert: Why do breakthroughs occur among vaccinated people?
Charles Sanders, associate dean for research and professor of biochemistry and medicine, describes how breakthrough infections occur even for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read MoreSep 20, 2021
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What you need to know: Why Vanderbilt is conducting asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Pam Jones, associate vice chancellor for health and wellness and co-commander of the university’s Public Health Central Command Center, discusses asymptomatic COVID-19 testing on campus, the goal of which is to detect and forecast possible infection trends and provide early warning signs of outbreak. Read MoreSep 20, 2021
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Vanderbilt launches COVID-19 sentinel testing program
As a part of Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 response and in light of increasing case numbers in Nashville and the surrounding community, the university is implementing random asymptomatic testing—or “sentinel” testing—to detect and forecast possible infection trends and provide early warning signs of outbreak. Read MoreSep 15, 2021
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WATCH: Town hall for undergraduate students and families
Campus leaders hosted a virtual town hall Sept. 13 for undergraduate students and their families. The topics discussed included COVID-19 protocols, testing and contact tracing, housing and dining facilities, academic support, and resources for mental health and wellness. Read MoreSep 15, 2021
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Jones appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness
Pam Jones, BSN’81, MSN’92, DNP’13, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain announced today. Read MoreSep 13, 2021
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Virtual Lifeline
Chronic illness prevented Jens Herman from earning his degree from Peabody more than a decade ago. The pandemic gave him a second chance. Read MoreSep 10, 2021
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Vanderbilt Health seeking letters of support for its workforce
Vanderbilt Health is asking for letters of encouragement for its health care workers in the continued efforts to fight COVID-19. Read MoreSep 10, 2021
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University to hold staff town hall on fall semester operations
Vanderbilt University will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at noon CT for staff to hear directly from campus leaders about the university’s 2021 fall semester operations. Read MoreSep 9, 2021
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Dashboard Update: COVID-19 positive cases among VU community members
See the latest updates to VU's COVID-19 dashboard. Vanderbilt maintains this dashboard to inform the university community about the number of positive COVID-19 test results for the spring 2022 semester. Read MoreSep 8, 2021
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Town hall for graduate and professional students scheduled for Sept. 15
Vanderbilt graduate and professional students are invited to attend a virtual town hall at noon CT on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to hear directly from campus leadership about the university’s 2021 fall semester operations. The event will address COVID-19 protocols, testing and contact tracing, academic support and resources for mental health and wellness. Read MoreSep 8, 2021
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Town hall for undergraduate students, families scheduled for Sept. 13
Vanderbilt University campus leaders will host a virtual town hall on Monday, Sept. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. CT for all undergraduate students and their families about the university’s 2021 fall semester operations. The event will address COVID-19 protocols, testing and contact tracing, housing and dining facilities, academic support, and resources for mental health and wellness. Read MoreSep 8, 2021