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Five questions with Marvel Comics writer Gabby Rivera ahead of VU visit
Gabby Rivera, the award-winning writer of "Juliet Takes a Breath" and the Marvel Comics series "America," will visit the Vanderbilt community Sept. 24-25 for a keynote and Q&A, meet and greet and writer’s workshop presented by the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read MoreSep 4, 2018
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Immersion Vanderbilt launches, resource office opens in Student Life Center
A signature component of the Academic Strategic Plan, Immersion Vanderbilt calls for students to participate in an intensive learning experience that takes place in and beyond the classroom and culminates in a final project. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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Koala teeth provide insights into diet
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. Read MoreAug 22, 2018
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Sports and Society Initiative launches new series examining Olympics from diverse angles
“A World of Possibilities: Examining the Olympics from Diverse Angles” encompasses 14 thought-provoking, educational and entertaining events, including film screenings, panel discussions and presentations by scholars, journalists and authors. Read MoreAug 16, 2018
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Diversity leader James E. Page Jr. named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
James E. Page Jr., a nationally recognized leader in institutional diversity, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreAug 13, 2018
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Engineering’s Zelik named Emerging Leader by Chamber, YP Nashville
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Karl Zelik has been named an Emerging Leader by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville. Zelik received the distinction in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction category. Read MoreAug 9, 2018
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Monthlong immersion takes students to an underwater world
A team of Vanderbilt students from a diverse array of majors traveled to the Central American island of Utila, Honduras, for a research experience examining the impact of tourism on the underwater ecosystem. Read MoreAug 3, 2018
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Q&A: Going to Mars with astronomy professor David Weintraub
We can go to Mars—soon. But should we? Astronomy Professor David Weintraub asks the ethical questions in his new book, "Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go." Read MoreApr 20, 2018
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Vanderbilt News Comment Policy
Vanderbilt University Communications and Marketing welcomes comments from its readers, listeners and viewers on its various social media presences, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more. Our goal is that our web and social media presences are forums for rich and… Read MoreApr 13, 2011