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Black Lives Matter co-founder to speak at Vanderbilt symposium
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors will deliver the evening keynote address during a Sept. 20 symposium exploring the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on struggles for racial and social justice. Read MoreSep 9, 2018
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Beverly Asbury, ‘conscience’ of Vanderbilt University, dies
The Rev. Beverly A. Asbury, who worked tirelessly as Vanderbilt's first chaplain to eliminate racial- and religious-based hatred and to promote inclusion and respect for others, has died. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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New faculty chair in Vanderbilt’s Basic Sciences created in memory of biochemist Richard Armstrong
A $1 million gift has established a new faculty chair within the School of Medicine’s Basic Sciences that is named in honor of the late biochemist Richard Armstrong. Read MoreAug 29, 2018
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Author of ‘Cuz,’ a fierce family memoir, to deliver Howard Lecture
Danielle Allen, a political theorist who has written a family memoir about the life and tragic death of her previously incarcerated first cousin, will deliver the Harry C. Howard Lecture Thursday, Aug. 30. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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Kimball named director of the Undergraduate Business Minor
Gary Kimball has been named to the position of director of the Undergraduate Business Minor program at Vanderbilt University, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced. Read MoreAug 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt archive founded to hold media accountable turns 50
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive, founded in 1968 as a three-month "experiment" to explore possible bias in network newscasts, is marking its 50th year of continuous operation. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Renovated Eskind library opens, prepared to support training of future generations of physicians
The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center opened July 18 after a yearlong, $12.9 million renovation to support the continuing evolution of medical education. Read MoreJul 23, 2018
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Connections between arts and sports focus of student-athlete workshops
Engaging student-athletes in creative forms of expression and building connections between excellence in sports and the arts are among goals for three summer workshops organized by the Curb Center. Read MoreJul 19, 2018
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Kinstler’s portrait of Eddie George to be unveiled at Fine Arts Gallery
A portrait of actor and former Tennessee Titan football player Eddie George by one of America's most notable portrait artists will be unveiled at the Fine Arts Gallery July 10. Read MoreJul 2, 2018
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Good Day, Sunshine: Alumni pour their energy into solar power
Several Vanderbilt alumni are leading the way to ensure that solar is not just a feel-good energy source but an economically viable one as well. Read this feature from the latest issue of "Vanderbilt Magazine." Read MoreJul 1, 2018
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Development staff gathers for day of service at West Nashville Dream Center
More than 50 DAR staff volunteered June 18 to help the West Nashville Dream Center pack up for its move to a new location. Read MoreJun 29, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Philanthropy is personal
The impact of philanthropy is woven throughout Vanderbilt. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, who believes giving back is a privilege, shares his thoughts in the latest edition of his column. Read MoreJun 28, 2018
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Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and board members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and the addition of eight new board members. Read MoreJun 28, 2018
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An unlikely spot in Lincoln Center acknowledges Rockefeller support of Vanderbilt
The only public acknowledgement of the Rockefeller family's financial support of Vanderbilt is found in an unlikely venue: the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Read more from this story in the latest issue of 'Vanderbilt Magazine.' Read MoreJun 25, 2018
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MFA alumna Tiana Clark is one of poetry’s most exciting new voices
Before alumna Tiana Clark emerged as an electrifying new voice in poetry, before a flock of literary agents started calling, and before 'The New Yorker' magazine published her poem “Nashville” to acclaim last fall, she’d been stung so badly by rejection that she’d stopped writing for an entire year. Read more of the story from the latest issue of 'Vanderbilt Magazine.' Read MoreJun 25, 2018
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New scholarship honors legacy of civil rights leader James Lawson
The new Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Scholarship provides need-based financial support for underrepresented minority students who demonstrate a commitment to civil rights and social justice. Read MoreJun 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt community sets new record on third annual Giving Day
More than 7,000 members of the Vanderbilt community came together to raise nearly $6 million for the university and its students on Vanderbilt’s third annual Giving Day, setting a new record for giving participation in 24 hours. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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Alumni Association Board announces 2018 honorees
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces its 2018 alumni award recipients. Read MoreJun 5, 2018
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Faculty and staff—lead the way on Giving Day tomorrow
Your gift of any size tomorrow will count toward our donor goal of 6,300 and help unlock challenge gifts of more than $1 million for Vanderbilt. Please plan to make a gift to the area of the university that means the most to you. Not only will your gift help us meet our record-breaking goal, but it also will count toward our Faculty-Staff Campaign totals. Learn more at vu.edu/givingday. Read MoreJun 4, 2018
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Spread the #give4thegold spirit
Giving Day is only four days away. Help us spread the word by posting on social media using #give4thgold, and be sure to make your gift on June 5. Read MoreMay 31, 2018