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Foundation chair, former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young to speak at MLK celebration at Vanderbilt University
Civil rights leader and former U.S. ambassador Andrew Young will deliver the keynote address at Vanderbilt’s MLK Day celebration Monday, Jan. 19. The theme for this year's commemoration is “Dismantling Segregation: Race, Poverty and Privilege.” Read MoreJan 12, 2015
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Vanderbilt research will help shape the future of American manufacturing
A cutting-edge Vanderbilt lab that studies how materials, structures and machines operate under real-world conditions will play a key part in the new multistate, $259 million Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) to be announced today by President Obama. Read MoreJan 9, 2015
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Energy conservation urged as temperatures plummet
Plant Operations is asking the Vanderbilt community to take small steps for the rest of the week to help reduce pressure on the campus’ energy infrastructure during the current bout of extremely cold weather. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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Area leaders host community forum on poor health and effects on quality of life, economy
Leading business, health care and civic officials will hold a Nashville Community Health Forum at Vanderbilt on Jan. 14 focused on the chronically poor health condition of Davidson County and Tennessee residents. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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Harry Belafonte, historians discuss anniversary of Voting Rights Act
Legendary performer and social activist Harry Belafonte, award-winning historian Michael Beschloss and Harvard professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed will appear at Vanderbilt Jan. 13 for a conversation marking the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Melodores are ‘Sing-Off’ champs
Vanderbilt student a cappella group The Melodores were named the winners of "The Sing-Off" holiday special airing Wednesday night on NBC. The Melodores beat out five other teams during the one-night-only event to take home a $50,000 grand prize. Read MoreDec 18, 2014
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Watch The Melodores compete on NBC’s ‘The Sing-Off’
The Melodores, a Vanderbilt student a cappella group, is one of six teams selected to compete on "The Sing-Off’s" one-night-only holiday special. The show will air Wednesday, Dec. 17, on NBC. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Vanderbilt student and staff member part of Obama Nashville visit
A Vanderbilt doctoral student in Brazilian history and a staff member with the Center for Latin American Studies had a memorable day as drivers for President Obama's Dec. 9 visit to Nashville. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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VUCast: Shocking Eels!
In the latest VUCast: Watch how some shocking predators lure their prey; learn how a supercomputer uncovered a hummingbird mystery; and see Vanderbilt's national baseball champs celebrate the holidays. Watch now! Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Retirement plan updates make saving easier in 2015
Vanderbilt is taking steps to streamline and simplify the administration of the 403(b) retirement plan beginning in April 2015. Read MoreDec 4, 2014
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McNamara named vice provost for research, faculty and international affairs
Timothy P. McNamara has been appointed to a one-year term as vice provost for research, faculty and international affairs effective Jan. 1, 2015, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced Dec. 2. Read MoreDec 2, 2014
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Twelve Vanderbilt faculty elected AAAS fellows
Twelve members of Vanderbilt's faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their “scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.” Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Vanderbilt receives eight Regional Emmy nominations
Vanderbilt University received eight Regional Emmy nominations for excellence in television, the industry’s highest honor, when nominations were announced Nov. 20. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take steps to ensure continued vibrancy and growth
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the institution is embarking on a process to reconfigure Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from the university. The move will give the medical center increased financial independence while preserving and growing the collaboration that has resulted in Vanderbilt's research, education and medical excellence. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt developer says Music City Center wayfinding app is just the start
Jules White's new wayfinder app for iPhone and Android will provide photo-based, step-by-step directions for navigating Nashville's 1.2 million-square-foot, 16-acre Music City Center. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s Christiansen to lead trustees at College Board
Douglas L. Christiansen, Vanderbilt University’s chief enrollment strategist, has been elected chair of the board of trustees for the College Board, the national organization that connects students to success and opportunity. Read MoreNov 10, 2014
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Eleven diverse schools collaborate in entertainment-focused Curb summit
Members of the Nashville music and entertainment industry will collaborate with students from 11 diverse higher education institutions, including Vanderbilt, thanks to a summit made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation. Read MoreNov 5, 2014
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Chancellor launches Trans-institutional Programs initiative; pre-proposals due Dec. 2
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos formally launched the new $50 million Trans-institutional Programs initiative outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan in an email to the Vanderbilt community earlier today. Read MoreNov 3, 2014
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Bush talks politics during Chancellor’s Lecture
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush joined Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham for a conversation Oct. 28 in Ingram Hall. Read MoreOct 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt researchers isolate Ebola-fighting human antibodies for possible treatment
Vanderbilt University researchers have isolated Ebola-fighting human antibodies – the first of their kind – that could lead to a new treatment for the deadly virus. Read MoreOct 28, 2014