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Chancellor, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author to address graduating seniors at Vanderbilt University May 9-10
Vanderbilt University seniors will close their chapters as undergraduates with words from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison who will deliver the Senior Day address Thursday, May 9, followed by Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10. Read MoreMay 6, 2013
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Rare Toni Morrison books on display at Vanderbilt library
An exhibition drawn from more than 50 volumes in Vanderbilt University Special Collections that are by or about 2013 Senior Day speaker Toni Morrison are on display in the Central Library. Read MoreMay 3, 2013
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VUCast: An undergrad’s research to boost learning apps; hear amazing talent in a student recording studio
See how an undergrad’s research is boosting learning apps Hear amazing talent inside a student-run music studio Commencement Countdown! See what’s special It’s all in this week’s VUCast – watch now. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreMay 2, 2013
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Free Vanderbilt teacher professional development course to be offered online
K-12 teachers across the country will have the opportunity to take a professional development course from Vanderbilt University faculty next spring via the university’s partnership with leading massive online open course provider Coursera. Read MoreApr 30, 2013
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VU alumni honor John Lachs for educational contributions
John Lachs, the Centennial Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, has received the 2013 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreApr 29, 2013
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M. Eric Johnson named dean of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
Former Owen Graduate School of Management professor M. Eric Johnson will return as dean beginning July 1, leaving the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Vanderbilt makes switch from coal power to natural gas
Vanderbilt University will replace its coal-fired co-generation facility, converting it to burn natural gas to meet the power needs of the university and medical center. Read MoreApr 19, 2013
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Boston Marathoner reflects on experience; tragedy prompts response from Vanderbilt community
Amanda Hachey had just crossed the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon when she heard the first of two loud explosions. She reflects on her experience, while other members of the Vanderbilt community respond to the tragedy. Read MoreApr 17, 2013
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Lutz named Vanderbilt University’s first vice chancellor for information technology
John M. Lutz, an information technology and financial management expert who most recently served as president of IBM Canada, has been named vice chancellor for information technology for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 12, 2013
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Possible severe weather predicted for Thursday; take steps to prepare
The National Weather Service is predicting possible severe weather, including possible isolated tornados, for Thursday in the Nashville area from approximately 8 a.m. until late afternoon. Read MoreApr 10, 2013
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Data and voice outage on parts of campus
UPDATE 8:02 AM: Data network service to all buildings affected has been restored. Phone Service that is based on Lync and Voice over IP has been restored as well. Work toward restoring traditional voice service continues, but is expected to take several hours to a few days to completely… Read MoreApr 10, 2013
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Enhanced eProcurement electronic catalog launches week of April 22
Procurement Services has launched a significant enhancement to the eProcurement electronic catalog (eCatalog). Read MoreApr 8, 2013
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Chancellor: Four ideas will define Vanderbilt’s destiny
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced four foundational ideas that will guide Vanderbilt as it defines itself in a new century during a speech April 3 at Spring Faculty Assembly. Read MoreApr 3, 2013
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Former Israeli prime minister to speak at Vanderbilt April 7
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak will speak at Vanderbilt in his first appearance on a college campus since ending his term as Israel’s minister of defense in March 2013. Read MoreApr 1, 2013
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Bill targeting Vanderbilt police on hold in legislature
State legislators are holding off taking action on a bill that threatens the standing of Vanderbilt University Police Department to protect the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreMar 27, 2013
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New holders of endowed chairs honored
Seven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements March 19 during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Read MoreMar 21, 2013
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Understanding Vanderbilt emergency sirens and AlertVU
Severe weather in Nashville March 18 prompted the sounding of Metropolitan Nashville’s sirens and also prompted some questions about Vanderbilt’s notification system. Read MoreMar 19, 2013
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State bill threatening VUPD ruled ‘constitutionally suspect’
Legislation under consideration by state lawmakers that would strip Vanderbilt University's right to field a commissioned police department as long as it enforces its nondiscrimination policy was called “constitutionally suspect” by the state attorney general. Read MoreMar 13, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s Peabody No. 1 education school for fifth consecutive year
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development was named the top graduate school of education in the country for the fifth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Read MoreMar 12, 2013
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Civil War historian to discuss best-selling book at Vanderbilt
Award-winning historian, essayist and journalist Adam Goodheart will discuss his book "1861: The Civil War Awakening" on March 21 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 7, 2013