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Vanderbilt begins search for next VIRG executive director
Jul. 30, 2018—Vanderbilt has launched a national search to find the next executive director of the Vanderbilt Institutional Research Group.
Seven faculty awarded Sports and Society microgrants
Jul. 30, 2018—Seven Vanderbilt faculty were awarded microgrants through the Sports and Society Microgrant Program to investigate how sports and society impact each other across disciplines.
NSF I-Corps program gives boost to commercializing prosthetic ankle
Jul. 6, 2018—The seven-week program can be arduous, but teams save much time later by avoiding missteps thanks to their extensive research and the mentoring they receive.
Working group releases recommendations to advance research and scholarship through technology
Jul. 5, 2018—The Research IT Special Working Group released its report this week, listing scalable data storage and processing, custom computing solutions, and expanded training and access as key priorities.
New scholarship honors legacy of civil rights leader James Lawson
Jun. 25, 2018—The new Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Scholarship provides need-based financial support for underrepresented minority students who demonstrate a commitment to civil rights and social justice.
AccessVU blackout scheduled June 19–24
Jun. 12, 2018—Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center will temporarily shut down AccessVU from June 19 to 24. At the end of this timeframe, AccessVU will become the identity system for the medical center and VU Identity will be live for the university.
VUPD welcomes newest K-9 officers, Dyno and Brutus
Jun. 8, 2018—Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed its two newest K-9 officers—Dyno, a yellow Lab/beagle mix, and Brutus, a chocolate Lab.
Abbot’s new book is ‘one-stop destination’ on animal social evolution
Jun. 8, 2018—Patrick Abbot, associate professor of biological sciences, recently published an edited volume entitled "Comparative Social Evolution," an updated companion book to E.O. Wilson’s famous 1975 tome.
MyVU university newsletter launched for students
Feb. 22, 2018—Starting Feb. 22, students will begin receiving the university biweekly newsletter "MyVU." Sent on Mondays and Thursdays, the newsletter contains information about university news, priorities, events and the accomplishments of Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff.
Faculty proposals welcomed for Library Collections Initiative
Nov. 1, 2017—Faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for the Library Collections Initiative, a chancellor- and provost-sponsored funding program that supports faculty research and scholarship.
Vanderbilt invests $30 million and issues chair challenge to boost faculty support
Aug. 25, 2017—Vanderbilt University has announced to alumni and supporters the Chancellor Chair Challenge, a yearlong, $30 million investment by the university designed to create 30 new endowed chairs.
Chancellor commits Vanderbilt to a big, bold future at fall assembly
Aug. 25, 2017—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos cemented Vanderbilt's commitment to excellence with initiatives that drive innovation and discovery, unveiling a $30 million investment in faculty at the Fall Faculty Assembly.