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  • Vanderbilt University

    Second chances theme of new ‘This Side of Cancer’ video

    The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center debuted a new video at its annual celebration of cancer survivors recently. “This Side of Cancer” tells the story of hope and second chances from the point of three cancer survivors. The video can be viewed on YouTube. Contact:… Read More

    Jul 13, 2012

  • Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (right) named David Williams vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director during a press conference July 12. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

    Vanderbilt expands David Williams’ role in athletics

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (right) named David Williams vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director during a press conference July 12. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) The executive who guided Vanderbilt athletics to new heights has officially been named the university’s athletic director, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced. David… Read More

    Jul 12, 2012

  • Charlotte Pierce-Baker holds her book

    Vanderbilt University professor writes memoir on bipolar son

    Charlotte Pierce-Baker, a professor of women's and gender studies and English, has written the memoir "This Fragile Life: A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son." Read More

    Jul 12, 2012

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    What do beer, dogs and cats have in common? A tale of microbial domestication

    Study maps the genetic changes involved in the domestication of Aspergillus oryzae, one of the fungi used to make sake, soy sauce and miso. Read More

    Jul 12, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Hundreds pack bookstore for football jersey unveiling

    Senior football players, including Tristan Strong, modeled the new 2012 jersey at the July 11 unveiling at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Last night marked a historic event for Vanderbilt Football. Coach James Franklin and his 16 seniors proudly showed off their new football uniforms to hundreds… Read More

    Jul 12, 2012

  • Clinical and translational research at Vanderbilt will be funded over the next five years, thanks to a $46 million renewal grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. (Mary Donaldson/Vanderbilt)

    Vanderbilt’s CTSA lands $46 million renewal

    Vanderbilt University’s largest single government research grant, its Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), has been renewed for another five years for $46 million. Read More

    Jul 12, 2012

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    Save money, stay healthy with the EPA’s energy reducing tips

    iStockphoto With summer in full swing and air conditioners blasting, it’s important to keep your health and the environment in mind. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its list of 15 Hot Tips for a Cool Summer both at home and at work. The list includes… Read More

    Jul 11, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Start! program unveils new features

    The Start! physical activity program is a great way to focus on fitness. Simply find an activity you like, track what you do using the online tracker and qualify for great prizes each quarter from Health Plus. Learn more. The Start! Online Tracker has several new features… Read More

    Jul 11, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Stock up on discounted Vandy gear at Barnes & Noble

    Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt has customized black and gold apparel from a wide variety of vendors, including Ralph Lauren. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt’s football home opener may be two months away, but at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, Commodore fans are already gearing up for… Read More

    Jul 9, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Discovery of new sub-atomic particle a major leap forward

    Vandy physicists working on the Large Hadron Collider respond to the announcement that the collaboration has found a new subatomic particle that may be the long-sought Higgs boson. Read More

    Jul 6, 2012

  • Anthony Hayes of VUMC Plant Services' electrical shop installs LED energy efficient light bulbs at Eskind Biomedical Library. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)

    Vanderbilt’s energy conservation efforts pay off during heat wave

    Anthony Hayes of VUMC Plant Services' electrical shop installs LED energy efficient light bulbs at Eskind Biomedical Library. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) When Nashville temperatures soared to an all-time high last Friday, the Vanderbilt campus kept its cool, thanks in part to low humidity as well as the long-term energy conservation… Read More

    Jul 5, 2012

  • James F. Blumstein (Vanderbilt)

    Vanderbilt law professor influences SCOTUS health care decision

    A brief filed by James F. Blumstein, University Professor of Constitutional Law and Health Law and Policy at Vanderbilt Law School, provided a key legal argument relied on by Chief Justice John Roberts in his historic decision on the Affordable Care Act. Read More

    Jul 3, 2012

  • Tom Schwartz teaches a class at Vanderbilt (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt)

    Applications being accepted for Vanderbilt adult learner graduate program

    The Master of Liberal Arts and Science Program, a unique graduate school program for working adults at Vanderbilt University, will offer classes this fall spanning spanning history, writing, philosophy and media studies. Read More

    Jul 2, 2012

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    Access to Student Rec Center track expanded

    (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s varsity running track on Natchez Trace has been opened to all students, faculty, full-time staff and patrons of the Student Recreation Center. “We’re pleased to invite these members of the Vanderbilt community to use the track facility, which was completely refurbished in 2009,” said David Williams,… Read More

    Jul 2, 2012

  • Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    Cookout with Coach Franklin July 12

    Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) UPDATE: The cookout will be held rain or shine. Tents have been set up on Library Lawn. Anchor down! All faculty and staff are invited to attend a free cookout with Vanderbilt head football coach James Franklin and his staff on Thursday, July 12,… Read More

    Jul 2, 2012

  • Demolition continues June 26, 2012, on residence halls at the former Kissam Quadrangle. (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    Blasting begins at College Halls site; adjustments made to West End traffic

    Construction continues at the site of College Halls at Kissam, the two-year project to create Vanderbilt’s newest residential colleges. Blasting will begin at the construction site the week of July 2 and last through the month of July. Read More

    Jun 29, 2012

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    VUMC doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

    The Fourth of July is a day of picnics, parades and celebrations, and nothing quite says Independence Day like fireworks. However, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution with consumer fireworks and suggest leaving these displays to the experts. Read More

    Jun 29, 2012

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    Four community leaders join Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies board

    The Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies announces the addition of four new community leaders to its Community Advisory Board: Andrea Carlton, Charles Bone, Patricia Shea and Jaynee Day. Read More

    Jun 29, 2012

  • Rising kindergartener Jariah Hendricks finishes learning about healthy bedtime routines from VUSN students at the Kindergarten Kick-Off at Kirkpatrick Elementary School. Students pictured are, from left, Allie Morrison, Melanie Parker and Mallory Moore. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)

    Nursing school project helps ready children for kindergarten

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students, working in partnership with the Martha O’Bryan Center, United Neighborhood Health Services (UNHS) and Kirkpatrick Elementary School, developed a pilot project to increase awareness and improve access for children in the Cayce Place community who need to register for kindergarten. Read More

    Jun 28, 2012

  • Benoit Dawant (Vanderbilt University)

    Research team to present at NIH 10th anniversary technology showcase

    Vanderbilt University researchers were one of nine teams invited to participate in the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering’s 10th anniversary technology showcase June 22 in Bethesda, Md. NIBIB is an institute within the National Institutes of Health. Read More

    Jun 28, 2012