Graduate Students
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Supporting success from day one, Vanderbilt gives stipends to all new Ph.D. students
Thanks to a partnership among the Office of the Provost and leaders in each of Vanderbilt's Graduate School programs, all incoming doctoral students received a shot of financial support at the start of the fall semester by way of a $2,000 Launching Student Success stipend. Read MoreNov 11, 2022
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Vanderbilt to host welcome event for second-year graduate students
The Vanderbilt Graduate School will hold a welcome event for its second-year students on Monday, Sept. 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreSep 21, 2021
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Town hall for graduate and professional students scheduled for Sept. 15
Vanderbilt graduate and professional students are invited to attend a virtual town hall at noon CT on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to hear directly from campus leadership about the university’s 2021 fall semester operations. The event will address COVID-19 protocols, testing and contact tracing, academic support and resources for mental health and wellness. Read MoreSep 8, 2021
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Vanderbilt graduate students address legislators to advocate for NSF funding
Two graduate students from Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering and one from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences recently addressed legislators in Washington, D.C., virtually, sharing stories about the important role funding from the National Science Foundation has played in their research and training. Read MoreJun 30, 2021
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Vanderbilt graduate students address legislators to advocate for NSF funding
By Collier Roberts Members of the Vanderbilt community meet with a staff member from the Office of Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN09). (Office of Federal Relations) Two graduate students from Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering and one from the School of Medicine recently addressed legislators in Washington, D.C., virtually, sharing stories about the important role funding from... Read MoreJun 30, 2021
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 5–9
Vanderbilt University will recognize the many contributions and significant impact of its graduate and professional students with a series of Instagram posts and prize giveaways during Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 5–9. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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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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Digital Learning invites applications for 2018–19 graduate fellowships
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) invites applications for graduate student fellowships for the 2018–19 academic year. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Journey of discovery starts from Simple Beginnings
Vanderbilt University welcomed 104 new doctoral students Sept. 1 during the eighth annual Simple Beginnings ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room filled with family members and other well-wishers. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Students invited to participate in Healthy Minds Study
As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to enhancing its community members’ mental health and well-being, all undergraduate, graduate and professional students will be invited to participate in the Healthy Minds Study, a web-based survey designed to assess students’ mental health status, health behaviors and use of health services. Read MoreOct 24, 2016
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Mental health and well-being services expanded for graduate and professional students and postdoctoral fellows
Ensuring that graduate and professional students and postdoctoral fellows have access to mental health and well-being support is the aim of new enhancements being launched this fall. Read MoreOct 3, 2016
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Organization mentors graduate students, builds community
Graduate student Myriam Diaz Martinez has founded an organization called Researchers for Collaborative Success, which offers support, mentoring, relationship-building activities and community involvement for graduate students. Read MoreMay 13, 2016
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VIDL invites applications for graduate student fellowships
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning invites applications for graduate student fellowships for the 2016-17 academic year. Graduate fellows will pursue joint and individual projects relating to a wide variety of digital learning, including advancing scholarship in digital learning and creating and evaluating digital learning content. Read MoreMar 31, 2016
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College of Arts and Science 2015 Teaching Awards announced
College of Arts and Science faculty and graduate students have been honored with teaching and mentoring excellence awards. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Career conference offers insights to grad students
Choosing a career is like grading a diamond; you must consider your shortcomings, desires and values as well as your strengths, a biopharmaceutical company executive advised graduate students recently during a recent career conference at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Faculty study group releases vision, priorities for graduate education
Recruiting and retaining exceptional and diverse graduate students who will go on to become leaders in their fields is the top priority for graduate education at Vanderbilt, a report from a faculty study group says. Read MoreMay 4, 2015