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Tennessine approved as name of newly discovered element
Tennessee joins California to become only the second American state memorialized in the periodic table of elements. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Chancellor celebrates Thanksgiving early with Vanderbilt students
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and his wife, Lydia, hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner for students who stayed on campus during the holiday break Nov. 21 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreNov 28, 2016
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David Price makes $2.5M capstone gift for $12M Vanderbilt baseball facilities project
The former Vanderbilt athlete and current Red Sox pitcher will give $2.5 million to support the construction of a new baseball facility. Read MoreNov 18, 2016
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Zeppos, CLS speakers reflect on election’s outcome, Trump presidency
One week after Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the 2016 presidential election, the Vanderbilt campus—and the nation—is still grappling with the outcome. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted two prominent members of the national media as well as Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham Tuesday evening to discuss the 2016 race and their expectations for a Trump presidency. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Zeppos, Randall, Diggs reflect on election, lessons drawn from Hamilton
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Writer-in-residence Alice Randall gathered in Langford Auditorium Wednesday evening to discuss Alexander Hamilton's influence on contemporary American politics, but it was the previous day’s momentous presidential election that pervaded the conversation. Daveed Diggs, a Tony winner for the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," participated in a separate discussion as part of the event. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Zeppos kicks off Chancellor Charters with interfaith tour
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos led his inaugural Chancellor Charter Nov. 5, guiding approximately 30 students, faculty and staff on an interfaith tour of Nashville and sharing some of the city’s history. Read MoreNov 7, 2016
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Zeppos invites Vanderbilt community to join transportation working groups
A series of working groups comprising students, faculty and staff is launching at the Wond’ry, the university’s new innovation center, to generate recommendations about the future of transportation on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreOct 31, 2016
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Zeppos appointed to Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been appointed to the Knight Commission, a national organization dedicated to promoting a reform agenda that emphasizes the educational mission of college sports. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Building stronger, more diverse pipeline of future faculty is aim of new postdoctoral program
An ambitious postdoctoral training initiative designed to prepare recently graduated doctorates for competitive academic careers will launch later this year, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced Oct. 24. Read MoreOct 24, 2016
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Vanderbilt and TN Department of Education partner to support school improvement
The Tennessee Education Research Alliance will carry out research with clear, practical implications for the state’s key education strategies. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Vanderbilt University gets AAA bond rating from Fitch
Vanderbilt University's bond rating has been upgraded to AAA—the highest level— by a leading credit agency. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Eskind family makes $6 million gift to keep library on leading edge of health education innovation
A visionary $6 million gift to Vanderbilt from the Eskind family ensures that the Eskind Biomedical Library will support the next generation of scientists, physicians, students and patients. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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New, common office for postdoctoral affairs opens
The Office for Postdoctoral Affairs will serve as a shared administrative home for all postdoctoral scholars at the university, housed within the Graduate School. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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Election 2016: Second presidential debate reviewed
Professor of Political Science John Geer, a leading expert on presidential elections, takes a look at the volatile second presidential debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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Trump has sizable and stable lead in Tennessee: Vanderbilt Poll
Barring a "cataclysmic event," Tennessee voters will pick Donald Trump to be the next president on Election Day, according to the new Vanderbilt Poll. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Find out Oct. 6 how Clinton and Trump are faring in Tennessee
A new Vanderbilt Poll will be released Oct. 6 to show how the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is shaping up in Tennessee. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Vanderbilt launches the Wond’ry at its new Innovation Pavilion
The Wond’ry is an innovation hub designed to foster trans-institutional collaboration among students, faculty and staff from all disciplines and backgrounds on Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Vanderbilt maintains record-high No. 15 ranking in ‘U.S. News’
Strong academics, research opportunities and a supportive living-learning atmosphere are credited for Vanderbilt retaining its No. 15 ranking in "U.S. News and World Report's" annual survey. Read MoreSep 13, 2016
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Longitudinal study of gifted children featured in ‘Nature’
Vanderbilt's Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth is featured in the September issue of the prestigious scientific journal "Nature." Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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Chancellor marks progress in university’s Academic Strategic Plan
Vanderbilt University’s pioneering Academic Strategic Plan, now in its third year, continues to drive the institution forward, creating innovative solutions for the important issues facing society. Read MoreAug 29, 2016