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Emerita professor who was ‘heart’ of Arts and Science experience dies
M. Fräncille Bergquist, a professor of Spanish, emerita, and retired College of Arts and Science administrator who devoted much of her life to mentoring thousands of undergraduate students, has died. Read MoreNov 22, 2019
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Caroline Kennedy to deliver Vanderbilt Graduates Day address
Best-selling author, attorney and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy will receive the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when she speaks to Vanderbilt graduating students and their families in May 2020. Read MoreNov 20, 2019
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Limited-edition Vanderbilt socks are back
When you give $35 or more to support any area of Vanderbilt through Dec. 4—which is National Socks Day—Vanderbilt will thank you with a pair of black-and-gold argyle socks featuring squirrels and acorns. Read MoreNov 8, 2019
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Crawford Lecture and dean’s dinner mark first Patterson Fellowship events of 2019-20
A lecture by human rights activist and author Supriya Vani on Oct. 30 and a Dean’s Dinner with an acclaimed theater and education professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Erica Halverson, on Nov. 5 marked the first visits by Patterson Fellows for the 2019-20 academic year. Read MoreNov 8, 2019
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Tipper Gore to speak at Peabody Library 100th anniversary celebration
Peabody College alumna Tipper Gore will speak at the Peabody Library on Friday, Nov. 8, when she takes part in its centennial celebration. Read MoreOct 31, 2019
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Fellowship program established by bestselling author James Patterson to bring distinguished visiting scholars to Vanderbilt
Philanthropic support from bestselling author and Vanderbilt University alumnus James Patterson, MA’70, has established new fellowships that will bring distinguished visiting scholars to the university. The Patterson Fellowships will allow visiting scholars to stay for up to a week at Vanderbilt’s Residential Colleges, where they will discuss their work and interact regularly with students. Read MoreOct 28, 2019
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Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus helps celebrate alumnus’ military career at Alumni Hall ceremony
Maj. Gen. William "Bill" Busby Hickman, BS'83, MBA'92, was recognized for his 36 years of service in the U.S. Army at a ceremony held Oct. 17 in Alumni Hall and attended by former CIA Director and Ret. Gen. David Petraeus. Read MoreOct 22, 2019
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Graduate Leadership Institute launches fall programming with visit from VU alumnus and former Anaheim mayor
The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute launched its fall semester programming with a presentation by Tom Tait, JD’85, MBA’85, former mayor of Anaheim, California. Tait explored themes of authentic leadership and leading with kindness during his Oct. 7 talk. Read MoreOct 18, 2019
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Bass Military Scholars honored, first John S. Beasley II Scholarship recipient announced at campus reception
The inaugural cohort of the Bass Military Scholars Program, comprising seven U.S. military veterans who are pursuing professional degrees across several of Vanderbilt University’s schools, were honored at a reception in Alumni Hall on Sept. 19. Read MoreOct 3, 2019
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‘Impact After VU: Alumni Leading the Way in Social Impact and Entrepreneurship’ Oct. 18
A panel discussion titled “Impact After VU: Alumni Leading the Way in Social Impact and Entrepreneurship” is planned for Friday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Wond’ry, Room 300. Read MoreSep 30, 2019
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Volunteers needed for Reunion Weekend
Development and Alumni Relations is seeking volunteers Oct. 18-19 to help with Reunion Weekend activities. Read MoreSep 27, 2019
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Vanderbilt psychology professor who created Rotation Diet has died
Martin Katahn, a retired psychology professor and best-selling author who wrote "The Rotation Diet" and other books promoting healthy weight loss and lifestyle, has died after an extended illness. Read MoreSep 26, 2019
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Community collaboration leads to redesigned Fleming Yard
The reimagination of Fleming Yard, an outdoor space located between Sarratt Student Center and Alumni Lawn, was the culmination of collaborative efforts among students, faculty and administrators from the Division of Administration. Read MoreSep 11, 2019
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Vanderbilt welcomes first cohort of seven veterans to Bass Military Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University’s Bass Military Scholars Program begins its inaugural year with the arrival of seven new scholars on campus this semester. The scholars, all of whom are U.S. military veterans, are pursuing professional degrees across several of Vanderbilt’s schools. Read MoreAug 28, 2019
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Ann Price named Vanderbilt faculty athletics representative
Alumna Ann Hutcheson Price, an associate dean in the School of Medicine, will serve as Vanderbilt’s faculty athletics representative, following her appointment by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente. Read MoreAug 27, 2019
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Vanderbilt celebrates opening of Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, a new center that brings engineers, business scholars and disabilities researchers together with experts in neuroscience and education to understand, maximize and promote neurodiverse talent, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, July 25. Read MoreJul 29, 2019
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Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces seven new members, who began their three-year terms July 1. Read MoreJun 28, 2019
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Sheree C. Wright among ‘Best of the Bar’ honorees
Sheree C. Wright has been named to the Nashville Business Journal’s 2019 “Best of the Bar” in the category of corporate counsel. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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Alumni Association Board announces 2019 alumni award recipients
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2019 alumni award recipients. Read MoreMay 23, 2019
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Six new endowed chairs from Medicine, A&S, Owen and Law School honored
Vanderbilt’s six newest endowed chairs were honored by colleagues, university leaders, family members and donors at a ceremony on April 30 in the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 3, 2019