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Abdiweli Mohamed Ali (courtesy Niagara University) Abdiweli  Mohamed Ali has big problems on his mind these days. Ali, a Vanderbilt alumnus and prime minister of Somalia, is the guiding force as his nation seeks prosperity after decades of religious conflicts, civil wars and colonial subjugation. Obstacles include a devastated… Read More

Course offerings for the semester include the study of Russian cinema, American slavery, economics, fiction writing and ethics. Read More

Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise, contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing and possibly triggering asthma attacks. Prior to heading out the door each day, be sure to check the Air Quality Index, especially if you have asthma or other breathing problems. Read More

The new 24-7 communications office will be available for emergency walk-up day or night. Read More

Completing Go for the Gold yearly will help you evaluate your current lifestyle, identify health risks, and decide where and how to make improvements. Use the personal recommendations you get to set your own goals based on what is important to you. What can you expect this year?… Read More

Traci Nordberg has two full-time jobs – by day she’s Vanderbilt’s associate vice chancellor for Human Resources and chief Human Resource Officer, taking care of the HR needs of 24,000 employees; by night, a devoted parent, with her husband, Peter, to three young daughters. Meeting the human resources needs of… Read More

More than 1,500 Vanderbilt employees contributed to the the 2011 Faculty-Staff Campaign, raising more than $1.3 million in pledges. The Faculty-Staff Campaign is an opportunity for employees to support the school, program or organization of their choice at Vanderbilt. It was led this year by co-chairs Diane… Read More

The 2011-2012 holiday schedule has been posted to the Human Resources website. Please note that Vanderbilt will observe New Year’s Day on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Here’s the schedule: New Year’s Day, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011* Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012 Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2012… Read More

After an onslaught of interviews that began before 8 a.m., Vanderbilt’s contingent concluded its trip to SEC Media Day just before noon on Friday. The trip to Hoover, Ala., was Head Coach James Franklin’s first appearance in front of the national media. Read More

Fulbright is the largest U.S. international exchange program that offers opportunities for graduate study, research and teaching. Read More

Once again, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has achieved distinction as one of the nation’s leading health care providers from U.S. News and World Report in the publication’s annual rankings for “America’s Best Hospitals.”… Read More

On the first Friday of every month, the Neurology Clinic on the third floor of The Vanderbilt Clinic is completely transformed. There’s a lively atmosphere, with food and music, and, most importantly, a sympathetic care team composed of every imaginable discipline. This transformation is made for the benefit of patients… Read More

Photo by John Russell (Vanderbilt) With summer training camp just around the corner for the Commodore football team, Vanderbilt employees are getting a chance to take part in the action through the Commodore Summer Countdown Contest. For the week of July 25-29, every Vanderbilt employee who purchases… Read More

iStockPhotos The Vanderbilt View staff and faculty magazine is seeking members of the Vanderbilt community who wish to share reflections about Sept. 11 for a 10th anniversary story being planned. Were you in New York City, Washington or Pennsylvania the day of the tragedy? Did you have family or… Read More

New National Commodore Club president has experience as both a collegiate athlete and a fundraiser. Read More

With indexes as high as 110 degrees this week in Middle Tennessee, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are asking parents to remain vigilant against hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Meet the Candidates Community Picnic on July 13 drew approximately 60 local candidates running on the upcoming ballot including Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors and many citizens who are running in the council district and at-large races. Read More

Seven Nashville women were announced as inductees into the 2011 Academy for Women of Achievement. These women will be honored at the 20th annual Academy for Women of Achievement celebration and induction dinner, presented by YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and First Tennessee, to be held Tuesday, Oct. 25. Read More

This is the first time the field has been resurfaced since 1999 when Vanderbilt transitioned from artificial turf to natural grass. Read More

James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend Dore Jam, the free annual meet and greet with the Commodore football team and coaches.  Vanderbilt Athletics will host Dore Jam to kick off the 2011-2012 athletic year on Sunday, Aug. 7. It is… Read More