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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
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Zeppos reflects on first five years as chancellor
The One Vanderbilt transformation continues as Nicholas S. Zeppos marks five years as chancellor. Read the story and watch video of Zeppos discussing the opportunities and challenges facing Vanderbilt today. Read MoreMar 1, 2013
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreFeb 26, 2013
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My Health at Vanderbilt to unveil simpler look
A redesign of My Health at Vanderbilt will give users an improved experience that is consistent with other Vanderbilt University Medical Center websites. Read MoreFeb 25, 2013
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Justice, God and sex topics of Religious Life programming this spring
The Office of Religious Life at Vanderbilt has a wide variety of events going on this spring to feed the soul, challenge the mind and revive the spirit. Read MoreFeb 21, 2013
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos about Vanderbilt’s economic impact on the state
The university and medical center had an $8.6 billion economic impact on our home state of Tennessee in fiscal year 2011-2012, a new analysis released today reports. Read MoreFeb 21, 2013
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Three peace leaders to speak at Impact; Ehud Barak appearance POSTPONED
Ehud Barak’s appearance at Vanderbilt’s 2013 Impact Symposium has been postponed until Sunday, April 7. The March 18 event will now be a conversation with former Sen. George Mitchell, moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss. Read MoreFeb 20, 2013
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‘Translating the Dream’ free screening Feb. 22
A free screening of "NPT Reports: Translating the Dream," a locally produced documentary focused on the troubling graduation rates of Tennessee immigrants and ELL students (English Language Learners), will be held Friday, Feb. 22. Read MoreFeb 20, 2013
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Dean, Seigenthaler speak on Metro’s 50th anniversary
Vanderbilt Law School hosted a panel discussion Feb. 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of Nashville City and Davidson County government in 1963. Read MoreFeb 15, 2013
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Study: Frequent moves hinder child’s early education
The rising tide of homelessness and mobility among low-income students poses a serious challenge for educators and policy makers at every level, according to researcher Beth Shinn, a professor of Human and Organizational Development at Peabody. Read MoreFeb 15, 2013
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Zeppos urges Congress to prioritize research universities and academic medical centers
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spent Feb. 12 and 13 in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional leaders and making the case for federal investments in science and engineering research and education. Read MoreFeb 14, 2013
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VIDEO: Watch Vandy Moms panel for working moms
Vandy Moms hosted a panel of experts on balancing work with family life Feb. 7. Panelists spoke about maternity leave, breastfeeding and more at this informative discussion. Read MoreFeb 14, 2013
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Senate resolution honors Franklin for historic football season
Vanderbilt’s James Franklin was honored Feb. 13 by the Tennessee Senate as lawmakers recognized his accomplishments as the Commodores’ head football coach. Read MoreFeb 13, 2013
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School vouchers discussion draws crowd
A panel discussion on school vouchers drew a standing-room-only crowd to Vanderbilt's Commons Center Feb. 7. Peabody College and The League of Women Voters of Nashville hosted the discussion. Read MoreFeb 11, 2013
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Pulitzer Prize winner for poetry among spring Vanderbilt Visiting Writers
Tracy K. Smith, winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for her collection "Life on Mars," will read from her work Feb. 14 at Vanderbilt University’s Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 11, 2013