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New tool for mining bacterial genome for novel drugs
Vanderbilt biochemists have discovered that the process bacteria undergo when they become drug resistant can act as a powerful tool for drug discovery. Read MoreJan 25, 2013
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Vanderbilt outreach initiative puts science in the hands of Tennessee students
Middle school students in Robertson and Dickson counties will get hands-on science instruction thanks to a Vanderbilt University outreach initiative. Read MoreJan 23, 2013
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Author Lorrie Moore to join Vanderbilt English department
Lorrie Moore, a distinguished American fiction writer whose acclaimed short-story collections include "Birds of America" and "Like Life," will teach at Vanderbilt University with an endowed chair starting fall 2013. Read MoreJan 18, 2013
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Chancellor Zeppos leads discussion on future of U.S. research universities
On Jan. 16, a group of stakeholders from academia, federal and state government and the private sector attended a workshop at Vanderbilt to discuss steps to ensure the future of the critical research partnership between academia and government. Read MoreJan 17, 2013
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Vanderbilt to celebrate MLK Day with service activities, keynote address
Legal scholar Michelle Alexander, author of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will deliver the keynote address Jan. 21 at Vanderbilt University’s annual event commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read MoreJan 15, 2013
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Zeppos welcomes Tennessee legislators; lawmakers praise Vanderbilt’s impact on state
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos officially welcomed the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, including 50 new lawmakers, at a special reception held at the Tennessee State Museum Jan. 9. Read MoreJan 10, 2013
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Vanderbilt education faculty ranked among most influential
Twelve Vanderbilt faculty members were named in the Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings, which recognize university-based academics who are contributing substantially to public debates about K-12 and higher education. Read MoreJan 9, 2013
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McDaniel, Hart promoted in Vanderbilt’s finance office
Vanderbilt finance office leaders John McDaniel and Susan Hart have been promoted to new roles. Read MoreJan 8, 2013
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Women’s basketball ticket registration now closed
All of the free Employee Celebration tickets for the Jan. 24 women’s basketball game have been allotted, but you may not be out of luck: Any unclaimed tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24… Read MoreJan 4, 2013
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Vice Chancellor for Investments Matthew Wright leaving Vanderbilt
Matthew Wright (Vanderbilt) Matthew Wright, Vanderbilt University vice chancellor for investments, has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 31. “Matthew led Vanderbilt’s investment portfolio through an exceptionally challenging time,” Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos said. “The recession of 2009 took a heavy toll on the endowments of many universities, but… Read MoreJan 4, 2013
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Listen: Festschrift pays tribute to divinity professor Doug Knight
Former graduate students and colleagues of Douglas Knight from around the globe recently surprised the Vanderbilt University professor with a “festschrift,” or book of original essays, on the occasion of his 40th year of teaching. Read MoreJan 3, 2013
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‘Half the Sky’ author Nicholas Kristof to speak at Vanderbilt
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof will speak at Vanderbilt University Thursday, Jan. 31. Along with his wife, journalist Sheryl WuDunn, Kristof is author of the 2009 book "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide." Read MoreJan 3, 2013
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Important information about changes to paychecks
Even with the American Taxpayer Relief Act, you will see more taxes deducted from your paycheck starting in January 2013. Read MoreJan 3, 2013
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VITA offers free tax service to low income families
Tax time—especially for lower income families—can be extremely stressful (not to mention expensive). Last year, more than 10,000 individuals and families across Middle Tennessee received support through United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a number which is expected to increase again this year. Gifts can… Read MoreJan 2, 2013
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Thomas Lux first of three poets to speak during series at Vanderbilt
Saturday University for Spring 2013 will feature poets Thomas Lux, Garrett Hongo and Stephen Dobyns. Read MoreJan 2, 2013
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Vanderbilt wins the 2012 Music City Bowl
Vanderbilt forced five NC State turnovers and used a strong rushing attack to top the Wolfpack, 38-24, for its third all-time bowl win, as the Commodores claimed the Music City Bowl Monday at LP Field. Read MoreDec 31, 2012
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Emilie Townes named dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School
Emilie M. Townes, a distinguished Yale University scholar and administrator whose areas of expertise include Christian ethics and womanist theology, has been named dean of Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Read MoreDec 28, 2012
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Vanderbilt community to remember victims of Sandy Hook
Benton Chapel at Vanderbilt Divinity School The Office of Religious Life invites the Vanderbilt community to observe a minute of silence at 9:30 a.m. Friday—a week after the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In memory of the victims, Vanderbilt community members also will have the… Read MoreDec 20, 2012
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One Step Ahead helps Metro students stay in school and reach for college
For high-achieving students from low-income families, barriers—both financial and motivational—can stand in the way of a college education. That’s why Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, in partnership with the Nashville Public Education Foundation, established One Step Ahead, a scholarship fund designed to help students in Metro Nashville Public Schools cover… Read MoreDec 19, 2012
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How to avoid family stress over the holidays
Keith Meador (Vanderbilt University) Getting together with extended family during the holidays can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be, says Keith G. Meador, professor of psychiatry and preventive medicine and director of the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society at Vanderbilt. There are ways of… Read MoreDec 19, 2012