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Vanderbilt joins COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge to boost vaccine distribution
Vanderbilt University is taking part in the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, which was recently launched by the White House to increase vaccine access and distribution among students and their communities. Read MoreJun 25, 2021
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VandyBoys play Saturday in College World Series
The VandyBoys make their 2021 College World Series debut Saturday at 6 p.m. CT against Arizona. The game will be televised live on ESPN. Stay tuned to VUCommodores.com for information on fan events in Omaha, Nashville-area watch parties, where to get CWS gear and more. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Vanderbilt Rocket Team places second in 2021 NASA Student Launch Competition
The Vanderbilt Rocket Team placed second in the Launch Division of the 2021 NASA Student Launch Competition. The Vanderbilt team also won NASA’s Educational Engagement Award for their innovative virtual rocketry workshops for school students. Read MoreJun 8, 2021
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Baseball No. 4 overall seed in NCAA tournament, will host regional beginning Friday
Vanderbilt has been tabbed the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Division I Tournament and will welcome Georgia Tech, Indiana State and Presbyterian to Hawkins Field for the NCAA Nashville Regional beginning Friday, June 4. Read MoreJun 3, 2021
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Nashville salutes the Class of 2021
Nashville's Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge was lit in Vanderbilt University colors the evening of May 16 to cap a weekend of celebrations for the Class of 2021. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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Vanderbilt student group strives to ‘move the needle’ on COVID-19 vaccinations
A student-led group called the Vanderbilt Initiative for Public Health Equality is partnering with the Division of Administration to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy within the campus community. Read MoreMay 10, 2021
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Class of 2021: Naval veteran’s compassion and service lead to future in health care management
As a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer, Ken Barnes built a strong operational and technical background. But he calls the concentration in health care he pursued at Owen Graduate School of Management the bridge to his next chapter. Read MoreMay 3, 2021
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Class of 2021: Soccer star builds future on the field and in medicine
Student-athlete Myra Konte was drafted in January by the North Carolina Courage—her dream team—but will delay her professional soccer career temporarily to continue her education at Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 30, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Ryan Storey
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 28, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Gretchen Person
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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Class of 2021: Undergraduate research inspires future physician-scientist to bridge the bedside and the bench
When Mason Clark was in middle school, his beloved grandmother suffered a serious heart attack. She survived, thanks to the help of the local hospital, and the experience led Clark to his life’s purpose. Read MoreApr 16, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Valerie Hotchkiss
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 14, 2021
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Class of 2021: Interdisciplinary teamwork in the lab leads Ph.D. student to job with biotech giant
After graduating with a Ph.D. in cell and developmental biology from the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences, Alissa Guarnaccia will begin a rare postdoctoral research position with health care biotechnology giant Genentech. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Dennis Spann
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amid unprecedented challenges. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Class of 2021: Multitalented musician sets his sights on law and politics
At Vanderbilt, Anighya Crocker found the freedom to pursue all of his passions, double-majoring in voice performance and law, history and society. Next, he is looking toward law school and politics—and maybe a run for governor of Tennessee. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Mitchell Lampley
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amidst unprecedented challenges. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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The Faces of Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19: Lisbeth Wyatt
As Vanderbilt reflects on the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, we are honoring the dedicated staff, faculty and students who rallied to support our One Vanderbilt mission and ensured that the university adapted amidst unprecedented challenges. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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Vanderbilt Divinity School awarded LEED certification following renovation and addition
Vanderbilt Divinity School has received a LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its renovation and addition project that was completed in 2020. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, offers a framework for healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. Read MoreMar 12, 2021
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Baseball to allow limited fan attendance at upcoming games
Vanderbilt will allow a limited number of fans and season ticket holders from the 2020 season to attend upcoming baseball games at Hawkins Field beginning this weekend. A limited number of students will be permitted to attend home games and will be seated in the outfield. Read MoreMar 3, 2021
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10 ways to take a break and recharge on campus
With mental and physical wellness at the forefront of this extraordinary year, here are some ways to recharge and reenergize on campus in the coming days. Read MoreFeb 22, 2021