Office of the Provost Archives
Reminder: Academic Pathways application deadline Nov. 1
Oct. 19, 2018—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.
Flag ceremony to honor veterans and preserve Impact ‘treasure’
Oct. 19, 2018—A U.S. flag that became the backdrop for the early years of Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium will be unfurled, refolded and preserved during a campus ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 12.
26 Commons iSeminars offered spring 2019 for first-year students
Oct. 19, 2018—The iSeminars are intended to encourage first-year students to pursue their passions by modeling rigorous, compelling and unique projects in addition to exposing students to a particular seminar theme.
Applications for Nichols Humanitarian Fund now open, due Dec. 5
Oct. 18, 2018—The Nichols Humanitarian Fund enables Vanderbilt students to pursue humanitarian missions at home and across the globe. Interested students are encouraged to attend the annual reception and open house Oct. 25.
Bradley Malin elected to National Academy of Medicine
Oct. 16, 2018—Bradley Malin, professor of biomedical informatics, biostatistics and computer science, is among 85 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine.
‘Getting funding from the DOD’ topic of workshop Oct. 22
Oct. 15, 2018—Researchers with little to no experience with Department of Defense funding are invited to learn more at an Oct. 22 workshop sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.
Undergraduate Research Fair showcases immersion, draws record number of participants
Oct. 11, 2018—A record 167 students shared their research projects through poster and slide presentations at the fifth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair.
Search committee named to find new director of VU Press
Oct. 11, 2018—A national search has been launched to find Vanderbilt University Press' next director, who will work closely with the press’ Editorial Committee and other key partners to implement a new strategic vision.
New faculty advisory committee to develop research IT services and resources on campus
Oct. 9, 2018—A new faculty advisory committee has been convened to prioritize communication, security, programming, networking and storage resource needs as they relate to research.
CTTC to host session on funding opportunities for physicians, scientists developing new therapies
Oct. 7, 2018—Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization will host a session on Oct. 16 with the Harrington Discovery Institute to explore funding opportunities for physicians and scientists who are developing new therapies.
NROTC Alumni Association hosts 10th annual National Security Symposium
Oct. 4, 2018—The Vanderbilt NROTC Alumni Association will host its 10th annual National Security Symposium on Friday, Oct. 12. ADM (Ret) William Gortney will discuss “The Strategic Landscape.”
Vanderbilt to participate in AAU’s 2019 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct
Oct. 4, 2018—The Association of American Universities will launch a national Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct in spring 2019. Vanderbilt University is one of 33 institutions participating in the project.