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New Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence to promote cultural inclusivity, awareness
IICC aims to help students develop the skills necessary to promote social justice and to have constructive conversations surrounding differences. Assistant Dean of Students Tina Smith has been promoted to associate dean and will lead IICC. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Chill out with free frozen treats Aug. 7
Look for free ice cream and frozen treats throughout campus on Friday, Aug. 7, during Vandy Chills, an Employee Celebration event. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center director named assistant dean of students
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Director Frank Dobson has been named an assistant dean of students, effective Aug. 1. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Stassun appointed to A&S administrative role
Keivan Stassun, professor of astronomy, has been named senior associate dean for graduate education and research for the College of Arts and Science, Dean Lauren Benton announced. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Metro candidates enjoy ‘cool picnic’ with Vanderbilt community
Approximately a thousand people, including 59 candidates appearing on the Metro Nashville Aug. 6 election ballot, enjoyed a "meet and greet" picnic at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center July 16. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Beat the heat with VU football team at ’Dores at the Shores
Join the Vanderbilt Commodore football program at Nashville Shores on Friday, July 17. The fun starts at 10 a.m. with autographs, prizes and giveaways to celebrate summer and kick off the Vanderbilt football pre-season. Discounted tickets are available. Read MoreJul 14, 2015
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Park at Vanderbilt for city’s July Fourth celebration
Vanderbilt is partnering with the city of Nashville to offer parking for “Music City July Fourth: Let Freedom Sing!,” a full day of family activities culminating in the city’s fireworks show. Vanderbilt University Medical Center shuttle lots will be offered as one of the parking options for those wanting to attend the festivities. Read MoreJun 29, 2015
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Several departments will update contacts beginning July 1
As Vanderbilt continues to prepare for the legal and financial separation of the university and future independent Vanderbilt University Medical Center, some departments will participate in a “dress rehearsal” for the future separation beginning July 1. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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Fans invited to Vanderbilt Stadium to watch Wednesday’s decisive CWS game
Vanderbilt fans are invited once again to Vanderbilt Stadium to watch Wednesday's decisive game of the College World Series final. Read MoreJun 24, 2015
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Fans invited to Vanderbilt Stadium to watch Tuesday’s CWS game
Commodore fans are invited to Vanderbilt Stadium to watch game two in the championship matchup between Vanderbilt and Virginia. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and admission is free. Read MoreJun 23, 2015
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Seventeen cross-disciplinary projects win TIPs funding
Seventeen cross-disciplinary projects involving 153 faculty from all 10 Vanderbilt colleges and schools have been selected for the initial set of awards from the new Trans-Institutional Program initiative. Read MoreJun 22, 2015
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Chancellor visits D.C. to support federal research and education investments
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos visited with members of Congress last week to discuss the recommendations of the Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education and to encourage members to reach a budget agreement that allows for additional discretionary funding for important priorities such as research and education. Read MoreJun 12, 2015
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again has been named a national leader in pediatric health care by "U.S. News & World Report." Children’s Hospital achieved national rankings for a maximum of 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty programs. Read MoreJun 9, 2015
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Employees enjoy food and fun at Employee Celebration picnic
The Employee Celebration picnic May 14 attracted thousands to several Vanderbilt locations. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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‘Brown Girl Dreaming’ author inspires MNPS students
Metro Nashville Public Schools fifth- through eighth-graders gathered at Vanderbilt to hear acclaimed children's and young adult author Jacqueline Woodson, thanks to a gift by best-selling novelist James Patterson. Read MoreJun 5, 2015
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Unclaimed campus bikes donated to neighborhood youth organization
Youth in a neighborhood near Vanderbilt will benefit from a donation of campus bicycles that went unclaimed last academic year. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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Commodores clinch spot at Super Regionals
The top-seeded Vanderbilt baseball team blasted No. 2-seeded Radford, 21-0, to complete an undefeated run through the Nashville Regional. The Commodores will take on Illinois in the Super Regionals beginning 7 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU. Meanwhile, players Carson Fulmer and Dansby Swanson are two of the four finalists for the prestigious Golden Spikes Award. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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White House drug policy office honors Vanderbilt researcher
Peabody College researcher Andy Finch has been honored by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Read MoreJun 1, 2015
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MNPS educators honored as Blue Ribbon Teachers
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a reception May 21 honoring 50 Metro Nashville Public Schools Blue Ribbon Teachers selected through a community-driven awards program. Read MoreMay 26, 2015
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Vanderbilt power plant exhaust stack demolition is complete
The Vanderbilt power plant has a dramatic new look. Demolition of the brick exhaust stack, which once stretched more than 200 feet tall, is now complete. Read MoreMay 21, 2015