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Women’s tennis wins national title
For the second time in less than a year and only the third time in school history, Vanderbilt has won a national championship. This time it was the women's tennis team raising the hardware after defeating UCLA 4-2 Tuesday in the NCAA Championship. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s expanded aid initiative crosses $200 million milestone
Gifts and pledges to Opportunity Vanderbilt, the university’s expanded and ongoing financial aid initiative, have crossed $200 million. Read MoreMay 11, 2015
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Strive for balance, chancellor tells Vanderbilt graduates
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos had words of advice for Vanderbilt graduates at their Commencement exercises on May 8. Read MoreMay 8, 2015
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Connect your passion to something that matters, Isaacson urges Vanderbilt graduating seniors
Life is much more than following your passion, writer Walter Isaacson told graduating seniors during his Senior Day address. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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Chancellor, author Walter Isaacson to address Vanderbilt seniors
Senior Day and Commencement are May 7-8 at Vanderbilt University, with a full slate of activities set to mark the graduation of the Class of 2015. Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Zeppos announces chair in diversity in Dr. Levi Watkins’ name
Vanderbilt University will establish the Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Chair, to be awarded to a medical school faculty member who is a leader in diversity, in honor of the 1970 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who died earlier this month. Read MoreApr 30, 2015
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TSU, Vanderbilt win nearly $1 million to increase minority STEM Ph.D.s
Increasing the number of minority students who earn a Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering and math is the aim of a new “bridge to doctorate” program being launched by a coalition of Tennessee universities and led by Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 27, 2015
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VU community gets update on strategic plan at town halls
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students came together at three town hall meetings this month to learn more about and provide feedback on the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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Helguera, rare book collector and longtime Vanderbilt history professor, has died
Vanderbilt mourns the death of J. León Helguera, who taught history for 28 years and donated a treasure trove of books and other writings from Colombia to the university's library. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt mourns loss of Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., pioneer of medicine and champion of racial equality
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African-American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke. He was 70. Read MoreApr 13, 2015
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Vanderbilt celebrates end of coal, smokestack teardown
University leaders, students, faculty and staff gathered in the shadow of the university power plant Thursday, April 9 to celebrate Vanderbilt’s conversion from coal to natural gas for its heating, cooling and electricity needs. Read MoreApr 13, 2015
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Demolition of power plant smokestack to begin soon
The demolition work will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is expected to last five to seven weeks, concluding in early June. Read MoreApr 6, 2015
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Chancellor asks for faculty input during Spring Faculty Assembly address
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos thanked faculty March 31 for their valued contributions to the university and exhorted all faculty members to add their voices as the university moves forward with its Academic Strategic Plan and other high-priority endeavors. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly
Five faculty awards were handed out March 31 during Spring Faculty Assembly, including the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Beasley named dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons
Vanessa Beasley, an expert in race, gender and diversity in U.S. political rhetoric, has been named the next dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University, effective July 1. Read MoreMar 26, 2015
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Tell us what #myVanderbilt means to you
A new social media campaign, #myVanderbilt, is letting students celebrate what makes Vanderbilt special to them. Now faculty, staff, alumni and others in the Vanderbilt community are invited to get in on the act. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Message from the chancellor: Vanderbilt committed to a diverse and inclusive culture
In a message to the Vanderbilt community March 19, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos affirmed the university's commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture. Read MoreMar 19, 2015
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Faculty Senate launches sexual misconduct awareness campaign
Raising awareness about sexual misconduct and preventing sexual assault are the aims of a new awareness campaign launched this spring by the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate. Read MoreMar 19, 2015
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Callie House Research Center launched with inaugural lecture
A celebratory event to launch the Callie House Research Center, housed within African American and Diaspora Studies, featured a lecture by author, historian and public servant Mary Frances Berry. Read MoreMar 16, 2015
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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing jumps to No. 11 in ‘U.S. News’ rankings
Vanderbilt's School of Nursing and Peabody College of education and human development fared well in this year's "U.S. News & World Report" rankings. Read MoreMar 10, 2015