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Bionics, time travel, Bono and, of course, cicadas are just some of the exciting stories that marked 2011 at Vanderbilt. Below are the year’s top 20 Vanderbilt news stories, in order of the number of views they each received on the Vanderbilt News Network. Read More

Give to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and other community initiatives Households earning less than $49,000 per year qualify for free tax preparation assistance through the VITA program. To find a VITA site near you, dial 2-1-1 on your phone. (photo… Read More

The beam signing at last spring’s event kicking off construction for the expansion of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Susan Urmy) The VUMC Reporter compiles the milestones and achievements that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2011. Read More

(iStockphoto) Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death among teenagers every year, and crash deaths are even higher during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Young drivers, ages 16 to 20, are more likely to crash due to their inexperience. Since parents are the most… Read More

Ben Schmidt, research associate in chemical and biomolecular engineering, measures thin film thickness using VINSE’s profilometer. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt University) There is much to celebrate, including the fact that in the past decade, VINSE has attracted more than $75 million in federal funding for nanoscience research, says… Read More

Give to Community Health Charities of Tennessee and help preschool children with special needs learn alongside their typically developing peers High Hopes' Inchworm Room features literacy concepts incorporated throughout the classroom to provide multiple modes of learning during the day. (image courtesy of High Hopes) The diagnosis of a… Read More

(iStockphoto) For many, packing up the family and traveling to see loved ones is as much a part of the holidays as mistletoe or candy canes. While children are staying in new or different environments, safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt say it’s important for… Read More

Be a part of Commodore Nation in Memphis as we enjoy a long weekend of Liberty Bowl events leading up to the big game! You won’t want to miss a minute of these great festivities. Fans may purchase event tickets online, in person at the McGugin… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt schools are observing Winter Break Dec. 18-Jan. 8, 2012. Residence halls close at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, and reopen at noon Friday, Jan. 6. Classes for undergraduates resume on Monday, Jan. 9. Vanderbilt employees will observe the Christmas Eve holiday Friday, Dec. 23, and the… Read More

Fourteen Vanderbilt researchers have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Read More

Teach For America inspired Neily Todd to stay in teaching beyond her two-year term. She says she now goes through the day thinking about what’s best for her students. (Vanderbilt University) The October after his graduation from the College of Arts and Science was arguably one of… Read More

Give to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and help Family Teaching Kitchens bring healthy food options to Nashville families Chef David Owens (left) conducts the first Family Teaching Kitchen at St. Luke's Community House on Sept. 19, 2011. (Photo courtesy of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville) Being at the… Read More

The Re:VU brochure is a concise summary of Vanderbilt’s vital statistics, featuring the most commonly requested facts and figures pertaining to the university. Read More

“Summer Rain on Daisy” by Rizwan Hamid, pediatrics is the photo selected for month of May in the House Organ 2012 calendar. (Vanderbilt University) The House Organ photography contest is a Vanderbilt tradition, having been held every year since 1982. This year, more than… Read More

Stacey Kendrick teaches ways to make smart food choices at the Health Plus Healthy Kitchen Cooking Video Library. (Vanderbilt University) Health Plus offers some tips for healthy eating during the holidays, a time that is often fraught with feasting and excess. For those participating in Health… Read More

(istock photo) If you are going to be away from your office or home for an extended period of time over the holidays, remember to power down before you leave. This is a great opportunity to reduce your energy consumption and environmental impact. If permitted in your area, turn… Read More

(istock) Holiday lights and decorations are welcome distractions from the cold weather outside, but also bring an increased potential for injury, especially to young children. This year, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering a host of tips to keep homes safe and prevent holiday-related… Read More

Physics professor Joseph H. Hamilton has been elected as a member of the Academia Europaea, a non-governmental association that serves as a European academy of arts and sciences. Read More

Philippe Fauchet will be the new dean of the school of engineering at Vanderbilt University. Fauchet, currently chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester, begins work at Vanderbilt July 1, pending approval by the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. Read More

Give to the Nashville Public Education Foundation and support the Music Makes Us program and other community initiatives Starting as early as fall 2012, Metro Nashville Public Schools students will experience music education in a whole new way. At a recent press conference at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Mayor… Read More