Graduate School
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NSF funds Vanderbilt graduate trainee program to develop workplace innovations for those with autism
A $3 million NSF grant will establish a new graduate program to train students focused on innovations connecting workforce needs to the talents of neurodiverse individuals. Read MoreSep 11, 2019
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Master’s program in biomedical sciences marks year two
The master’s program in biomedical sciences recently welcomed 16 students to its newest cohort. The program, which launched last year, prepares students for a broad array of health professional careers. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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New hub for Graduate School students and postdoctoral fellows in Alumni Hall
Newly renovated space on the first floor of Alumni Hall is designed to become a robust hub for student life within the Graduate School community. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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Vanderbilt honors Class of 2019 Founder’s Medalists
Vanderbilt University recognized exceptional graduating students from each of its undergraduate and professional schools on Friday, May 10, during this year’s Commencement ceremonies. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Vanderbilt students, alumni named 2019-20 Fulbright finalists and alternates
Eight Vanderbilt students and alumni have been awarded funding to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English around the world through the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Yohn named Postdoc of the Year at annual symposium; Sappington named Mentor of the Year
Postdoctoral scholars Samantha Yohn and Anneke Sanders and ophthalmology professor Rebecca Sappington were honored by the Graduate School at the 13th Annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium on April 9. Read MoreApr 22, 2019
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Graduate School presents author Andrea Wulf April 29
Author Andrea Wulf will speak at Vanderbilt about her book, The Invention of Nature, on Monday, April 29, at 4:00 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreApr 18, 2019
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Graduate student condenses energy research to take top prize at Three Minute Thesis competition
For the seventh straight year, Vanderbilt graduate students competed March 29 to summarize years of research and discovery into a clear three-minute presentation as part of the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Being Human: The Nexus of Science and Spirituality March 19-20
A two-day science communication event sponsored by the AAAS, Vanderbilt Graduate School, Russell G. Hamilton Leadership Institute and Communication of Science and Technology Program. Read MoreMar 12, 2019
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Digging up bones thanks to a competitive grant from National Geographic
Maya Krause, a Ph.D. student specializing in bioarchaeology, will spend her summer high in the mountains of Peru searching for ancient human remains after earning National Geographic’s Early Career Grant. Read MoreMar 8, 2019
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Discovery of new “checkpoint” points to new cancer immunotherapy option
An international team involving Vanderbilt researchers has discovered that a new “checkpoint” protein on immune system cells is active in tumors, and that blocking it — in combination with other treatments — is a successful therapeutic approach in mouse models of cancer. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Annual Academic Pathways Symposium Feb. 22
Finalists for the 2019 Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will be on campus Feb. 18-22 to explore research directions with Vanderbilt faculty members and learn more about the opportunities that would be available to them at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 5, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Educating the whole graduate student and postdoctoral scholar
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on the ways that Vanderbilt supports the career paths of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Major grant to bolster research on inflammation-related cancers
Cancer Research UK has awarded a 20-million-pound grant (about $26 million U.S.) to a team of international investigators, including Vanderbilt’s James Goldenring, Eunyoung Choi and Jimin Min to study inflammation-related cancers. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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VU wins national award for model proposal to advance graduate education
Vanderbilt has received the 2018 Educational Testing Service/Council of Graduate Schools Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education: From Admission through Completion. Read MoreDec 6, 2018
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Reminder: Academic Pathways application deadline Nov. 1
The application window for the 2019 cohort of Academic Pathways fellows will be closing Nov. 1. The Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship program is a research/mentorship program that is designed to bridge fellows between academic training and entry-level faculty positions. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Novel genetic study sheds new light on risk of heart attack
Loss of a protein that regulates mitochondrial function can greatly increase the risk of a heart attack, report Eric Gamazon, Sandra Zinkel and graduate students Christie Salisbury-Ruf and Clinton Bertram in new research. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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Second cohort of Academic Pathways fellows arrives on campus
The Academic Pathways postdoctoral program bridges academic training and entry-level faculty positions with a particular emphasis on scholars with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellows application opens Oct. 1
The Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship program is a research/mentorship program that is designed to bridge fellows between academic training and entry-level faculty positions. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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Hundreds convene for ‘MLK to BLM: 50 Years of Struggle’ symposium
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on campus last week to listen, learn and be inspired during “Martin Luther King Jr. to Black Lives Matter: 50 years of Struggle.” Read MoreSep 27, 2018