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    Co-creating TV’s hit show “Nashville” is just part of Steve Buchanan’s lifework

    The man the crowd knows as Deacon from the popular television show Nashville takes the stage at the Grand Ole Opry to screams of recognition. He starts with a sensitive ballad, and women of all ages stream past the lip of the stage and take his photo before being urged by ushers… Read More

    Jun 28, 2013

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    The Future Of Nashville

    With cranes riddling the skyline and whisperings of new perspectives on life in the city, it is hard not to wonder what the future of Music City might look like. InsideVandy talked to Nashville experts, alumni and students to get the scoop on why the best of Nashville is still… Read More

    Jun 2, 2013

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    Free Vanderbilt teacher professional development course to be offered online

    K-12 teachers across the country will have the opportunity to take a professional development course from Vanderbilt University faculty next spring via the university’s partnership with leading massive online open course provider Coursera. Read More

    Apr 30, 2013

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    Plan offered for more inclusive Nashville

    A 25-year plan for Nashville's future includes a report on inclusivity written by Vanderbilt sociologist Dan Cornfield. Read More

    Mar 20, 2013

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    Year in Review: Vanderbilt’s top stories, images, Tweets and shares of 2012

    The top news stories, Tweets, Facebook posts, photos and videos of the year. Read More

    Dec 17, 2012

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    VUCast: New Show Shines!

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: The Vanderbilt connection to the new TV hit Nashville! How your smartphone could start saving lives. How music is going to the HEART of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Oct 11, 2012

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    Sustaining Tennessee in the Face of Climate Change: Ben Preston

    Watch video of Ben Preston, of Oak Ridge National Laboratories and co-author of the Sustaining Tennessee Report, who provided an overview of the sustainability report for the audience at the release event. The report was a joint effort of seventeen scientists coming from five research institutions to evaluate the future… Read More

    Sep 18, 2012

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    Sustaining Tennessee in the Face of Climate Change: Karl Dean

    Watch video of Nashville Mayor, Karl Dean, providing opening remarks at the report release event. He provided insight as to what Nashville is doing to prepare for the future including the sustainable efforts in response to the May 2010 Flood, such as development of the Flood Preparedness and Prevention Plan,… Read More

    Sep 18, 2012

  • Man stepping outside a box

    Bright and Bold: Spurring innovation through business and research

    Faculty and alumni from the Owen Graduate School of Management combine creativity and research to break down barriers in the business world. Read More

    May 16, 2012

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    Listen: From barbecue to Burt, Southern lit conference covers the gamut

    Michael Kreyling (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Approximately 150 professors and graduate students from across the nation with expertise in Southern writing and related topics will gather in Nashville March 29-31 for the Society for the Study of Southern Literature’s biannual conference. This year’s theme is anniversaries, according to Michael Kreyling,… Read More

    Mar 23, 2012

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    From barbecue to Burt, Southern lit conference covers the gamut

    More than 150 professors and graduate students from across the nation with expertise in Southern writing and related topics will gather in Nashville March 29-31 for the Society for the Study of Southern Literature’s biannual conference. Read More

    Mar 21, 2012

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    Science comes alive for middle school students during Vanderbilt lab visit

    Joelton Middle School students visited MRBIII to learn more about careers in science. (Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) During a visit to campus on March 12, members of the Joelton Middle School Art2STEM club – an after-school organization for middle school girls that highlights the importance of creativity in the… Read More

    Mar 13, 2012

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    Volunteers needed for NCAA Women’s Golf Championship

    Vanderbilt Athletics will play host to the 2012 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship May 22-25 at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin. Many volunteers are needed for a variety of tournament tasks. For specifics, visit Vanderbilt’s tournament website and enter your contact information. A… Read More

    Mar 13, 2012

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    Cupcake-palooza March 24 offers sweet way to support Books from Birth

    Home bakers who donate cupcakes to Cupcake-palooza this year will compete for prizes and bragging rights. (Photo by Ann Rayner/Vanderbilt) Come to Cupcake-palooza, a benefit for Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee, and sample from a selection of thousands of mini-cupcakes donated by local bakeries… Read More

    Mar 13, 2012

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    Eischen, Oliver, Pierce-Baker to be honored by Women’s Center

    The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will present its Mentoring Award to Christine Eischen, associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology; and Kelly Oliver, the W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, during the Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society Tuesday, March 13. The Women’s Center also… Read More

    Mar 8, 2012

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    Fly kites and fight obesity March 24

    (iStockphoto) Kids and Kites Day, co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Institute for Obesity, is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Bicentennial Mall. The public is invited to bring a kite, family members, lawn chairs, a pair of comfortable shoes and lots of… Read More

    Mar 7, 2012

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    Listen: Sign up for Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning spring term

    The schedule has been announced for the spring 2012 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt University. The healthcare reform crisis, American protest movements, classical music appreciation and Maya culture from ancient to modern times are among subjects that will be covered in spring session. Read More

    Mar 5, 2012

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    Teach Twice Takes Off

    Teach Twice shares stories from other cultures to create opportunities for change L-r: Whitley O’Connor, Grace Appert, David Schroeder, Trevor Burbank, Dan Litzow, Grace Stearns and Caroline Martin are members of the Teach Twice team. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) What do those in developing countries – where poverty is widespread and… Read More

    Mar 1, 2012

  • Vanderbilt families earning less than $57,000 per year in 2012 qualify for free tax preparation assistance through the VITA program. (photo courtesy of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville)

    Get free tax prep assistance ahead of April filing deadline

    Vanderbilt employees earning less than $55,000 per year qualify for free tax preparation assistance through the VITA program. (photo courtesy of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville) Families who have a household income of $55,000 or less qualify for free tax preparation assistance through a partnership with United Way… Read More

    Feb 28, 2012

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    Geology walk with Mayor Dean and Molly Miller draws crowd

    Earth and environmental sciences professor Molly Miller (left) gets assistance from Mayor Karl Dean while pointing out some geological features hikers could expect to see during the geology walk Feb. 18. (Image courtesy of Metro Photographer Gary Layda) Clouds and temperatures in the 50s on a Saturday afternoon were… Read More

    Feb 22, 2012