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VKC TRIAD’s Families First program celebrates 10 years with festival
Sep. 4, 2018—The TRIAD Families First Program is celebrating 10 years of serving parents of young children with an autism spectrum disorder.
FutureVU lecture and visioning session focuses on sustainability
Aug. 31, 2018—More than 150 community members participated in a two-day series of events focusing on FutureVU’s BlueSky Vision.
$1.6M grant renews CLAS’ designation as National Resource Center
Aug. 27, 2018—The Department of Education grant allows Vanderbilt's Center for Latin American Studies to retain its status as one of the nation's top educational resources for subjects pertaining to Latin American society and culture.
Can colorful blocks prep preschoolers for a future in math? This study says yes.
Aug. 27, 2018—Patterning and spatial activities like block play are simple yet powerful activities in which preschoolers develop early math skills, according to a growing body of research by Vanderbilt scholars.
Eighth annual Simple Beginnings ceremony and reception
Aug. 23, 2018—The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training will hold its eighth annual Simple Beginnings lab coat ceremony on Friday, Aug. 31.
Koala teeth provide insights into diet
Aug. 22, 2018—Paleontologist Larisa DeSantis' latest research confirms that the shape of tooth wear best indicates the kind of food koalas and kangaroos ate, not whether it was covered in dust and dirt.
Dillehay receives $510K to study role of gold mining in colonization of South America
Aug. 20, 2018—Anthropology professor Tom Dillehay and co-investigators will undertake anthropological, historical, engineering and geological studies to uncover the many forces shaping the development of the southern Andes.
‘Big and Bold’ annual impact report showcases university accomplishments
Aug. 20, 2018—Vanderbilt’s highest-ever national ranking, transformational investments in residential colleges and graduate education and research, and the most diverse first-year class ever are among the accomplishments highlighted in the university’s new annual impact report.
Incoming students celebrated at Founders Walk
Aug. 20, 2018—First-year, transfer and Next Steps students were welcomed into the Vanderbilt community on Sunday during Vanderbilt's traditional Founders Walk.
Register for six-part series on Community Engaged Research
Aug. 20, 2018—A six-part lunch-and-learn series for graduate students, postdocs and faculty researchers interested in building their knowledge base and skills in community engaged research is scheduled from Sept. 13 to Oct. 18. The series is sponsored by the Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core.
New academic year brings new look, expanded schedule for MyVU
Aug. 20, 2018—MyVU, your source for news and information about the Vanderbilt community, has updated the look of its newsletter, which will expand to three days per week beginning today.
Vanderbilt welcomes the Class of 2022
Aug. 18, 2018—Service is synonymous with Vanderbilt's culture. On Move-In Day, that means hauling lots of boxes, clothes, mini fridges and “must haves” for the newest class moving into The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons.