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  • Vanderbilt University

    Peabody again ranked top graduate education school

    For the fourth straight year, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report poll of graduate education schools. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked No. 14 among research medical centers. Read More

    Mar 13, 2012

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    Five-part series to explore the Arab Spring

    A series of events at Vanderbilt will provide cross-disciplinary perspectives on the Arab Spring. Read More

    Mar 12, 2012

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    A cappella competition, featuring Melodores, at Ingram Hall March 17

    The Vanderbilt Melodores The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) South Semifinal, hosted by Varsity Vocals, will be held on the Vanderbilt campus Saturday, March 17, and will showcase the eight best collegiate a cappella groups in the Southern United States. These groups are vying for a first-place… Read More

    Mar 12, 2012

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    Vanderbilt hosting early rounds of NCAA women’s tournament; buy tickets now

    Memorial Gym (Vanderbilt University) Ticket sales continue for the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament at Memorial Gym Sunday and Tuesday, March 18 and 20. First round play opens with seventh-seeded Vanderbilt (22-9) hosting 10th-seeded Middle Tennessee (26-6) at 4 p.m., followed by second-seeded Duke (24-5) versus… Read More

    Mar 12, 2012

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    Get latest Vanderbilt research news from award-winning website

    Research News @ Vanderbilt is Vanderbilt’s award-winning news site telling the stories of the work Vanderbilt researchers are doing across the campus and medical center. Stay up to date by subscribing to the weekly Research News @ Vanderbilt email. Every Friday afternoon, you’ll read about the latest Vanderbilt discoveries… Read More

    Mar 12, 2012

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    Commodores claim SEC title, earn No. 5 seed in NCAA tournament

    John Jenkins lay on the court with his hands over his face as Vanderbilt teammates celebrated all around, exuberant after beating No. 1 Kentucky 71-64 for the program’s first Southeastern Conference tournament title in more than 60 years. Just hours later, Vanderbilt received a No. 5 seed in the East… Read More

    Mar 12, 2012

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    Changes to honor system suggested by Faculty Senate

    First-year students take the honor code pledge. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt needs to retool its honor system to adapt to an era in which unauthorized aid with schoolwork has become more of an issue than copying answers during a test, according to a report by a Faculty Senate committee. Read More

    Mar 12, 2012

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    Eischen, Oliver, Pierce-Baker to be honored by Women’s Center

    The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will present its Mentoring Award to Christine Eischen, associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology; and Kelly Oliver, the W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, during the Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society Tuesday, March 13. The Women’s Center also… Read More

    Mar 8, 2012

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    Shepherd to discuss ‘Nobel Women’ at Woman’s Club lunch event

    Virginia Shepherd (Vanderbilt University) Virginia Shepherd, professor of pathology and science education at Vanderbilt, will discuss Nobel Prize-awarded women from several aspects – their educational backgrounds and opportunities, their families, their scientific contributions and their acceptance by colleagues – on Thursday, March 29, at Vanderbilt… Read More

    Mar 8, 2012

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    Four Peabody faculty members named AERA fellows

    Four Peabody College members will be inducted into the 2012 AERA Fellows class. Read More

    Mar 8, 2012

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    Sound off on library services through LibQUAL+ survey

    Students enjoy using the renovated Parkes Armistead Reading Room at Vanderbilt's Central Library. (Vanderbilt University) A survey that should take only five to 10 minutes for you to complete will help guide future priorities for the Jean and Alexander Heard Library system and all of its libraries and… Read More

    Mar 8, 2012

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    Time is winding down on Recyclemania challenge

    Recycled "tin man" (image courtesy of SustainVU/Vanderbilt University) With recycling bins in most hallways and break rooms throughout Vanderbilt’s campus, it’s easier than ever to “pitch in.” Doing so through the end of March will help Vanderbilt’s standings in the annual Recyclemania challenge. RecycleMania began in… Read More

    Mar 8, 2012

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    Spring Faculty Assembly set for March 29

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) The annual Spring Faculty Assembly is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in Langford Auditorium. Opening remarks will be provided by Faculty Senate Chair David Weintraub. The faculty presentation will be performed by Blair School of… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    Fourth annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium March 25

    (Image courtesy of the Vanderbilt Writing Studio) Creativity and the written word will be celebrated at Vanderbilt’s fourth annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium. The event will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at The Commons Center. The symposium will feature Vanderbilt students presenting and… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    Help select The Commons Reading for the Class of 2017

    The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt offers a scenic home for first-year students. (Vanderbilt University/ John Russell) All Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff are invited to help select The Commons Reading for the Class of 2017. The Commons Reading is a book that is mailed to all rising… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    Celebrate Women’s History Month with these campus events

    March is Women’s History Month, and Vanderbilt is celebrating with a variety of events across the institution. Visit the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center website for a full list of events sponsored by organizations and departments across campus. Contact: Kayce Matthews, (615) 322-4843 kayce.matthews@vanderbilt.edu… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    Deadlines approaching for 2011 Flexible Spending Account claims

    Human Resources reminds Flexible Spending Account (FSA) participants to make note of important deadlines in March and April. Employees who participated in the 2011 Health Care or Dependent Care FSA should mark their calendars for the following dates: March 15, 2012, is… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    Social Security, Medicare focus of retirement sessions

    (iStockphoto) To help employees plan for their transition to retirement, Human Resources will sponsor two free retirement sessions in March. The sessions are designed for employees aged 62 and older, but everyone is welcome to attend regardless of age or participation in a retirement plan. Experts on Social Security… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    Spring forward Sunday for Daylight Saving Time

    (iStockphoto) Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before going to bed this Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time takes effect locally at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11. Daylight Saving Time – the practice of advancing clocks so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less – was… Read More

    Mar 6, 2012

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    New compliance hotline simplifies reporting waste, fraud or abuse

    A new website and phone hotline are now in place for reporting fraud, waste and abuse at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt will launch a new combined University and Medical Center hotline and website for anonymously reporting fraud, waste and abuse on Friday, March 8. Faculty and staff can use… Read More

    Mar 2, 2012