Students
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Vanderbilt road trip to Iowa caucuses offers unique learning opportunity
The Office of Active Citizenship and Service is offering Vanderbilt University students and faculty the opportunity to experience firsthand a pivotal part of the 2008 presidential campaign by attending a rolling seminar to the Iowa caucuses. Read MoreOct 18, 2007
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Vanderbilt student being treated for bacterial meningitis
A Vanderbilt University student was in stable condition Monday at the university's hospital where she is being treated for bacterial meningitis. Read MoreOct 15, 2007
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Vanderbilt University homecoming parade Oct. 13
Vanderbilt University invites members of the Nashville community to attend its annual homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 13, at noon. Read MoreOct 9, 2007
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Vanderbilt University graduates travel abroad as recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Four Vanderbilt University graduates are traveling in China, Germany and Spain as Fulbright Scholars during the 2007-2008 academic year. Read MoreOct 3, 2007
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Video: Finding their passion
It's just something you have to see to believe: move-in day for more than 1,600 new undergraduates and the official Founders Walk welcome. Our VUCast crew tags along as the new students begin their Vanderbilt journey. Read MoreAug 31, 2007
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VideoVU: Welcome Class of 2011
It's just something you have to see to believe: move-in day for more than 1,600 new undergraduates and the official Founders Walk welcome. Our VUCast crew tags along as the new students begin their Vanderbilt journey. Read MoreAug 31, 2007
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Vanderbilt adds Ruckus and Joost to download options for students; Digital Life Initiative seeks to combat illegal downloading
Students at Vanderbilt University have new options for free digital music and video content starting this semester, with the addition of the Ruckus and Joost services to the slate of offerings. Read MoreAug 29, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Vanderbilt freshmen move in, start orientation Aug. 25
Vanderbilt University kicks off its academic year when freshmen move in 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25. However, there will not have to be immediate tearful goodbyes as parents can stay and participate with their students in Founders Walk, a welcome celebration for new undergraduates during which they symbolically march through the front gates of campus at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Events scheduled during the first week of school include: Read MoreAug 23, 2007
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Vanderbilt’s newest Commodores help local community Aug. 28
Approximately 1,600 Vanderbilt University freshmen will spend one of their first days in Nashville helping out the local community. Read MoreAug 22, 2007
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TIPSHEET: Vanderbilt higher education experts available for back-to-school stories
Vanderbilt University higher education experts are available for back-to-school interviews on admissions, tuition, financial aid, rankings, higher education policy and reform, immigration and higher education, and more. Read MoreAug 20, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Vanderbilt business students put ‘sweat equity’ into helping others
Incoming students from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management are starting the year off by giving back to the Nashville community. The entire incoming class, along with a group of second year students, faculty, staff, Owen dean Jim Bradford and Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity CEO Chris McCarthy will be a part of a special building project. Read MoreAug 13, 2007
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‘Be True to Your School’ on College Colors Day
To borrow a line from a classic Beach Boys song, all Vanderbilt fans are invited "to be true to their school" on Aug. 31 when the campus community and various area businesses will celebrate College Colors Day. Read MoreAug 8, 2007
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Master’s program for community expands at Vanderbilt; MLAS curriculum offers unique opportunity for adult learners
The Master of Liberal Arts and Science program, Vanderbilt University's prime educational outreach program to the Nashville community, is attracting record numbers of students and expanding course offerings. Read MoreJul 31, 2007
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Institute at Vanderbilt University strives to keep promising black students on track; Two-week program runs until July 20
Four young men stand on the edge of a stage, eyes closed and backs facing the room. More young men stand below, some poised for action and others distracted with horseplay. Read MoreJul 12, 2007
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Major airline taps Vanderbilt ‘business boot camp’ for creative ideas; American Airlines has students focus online
One of the country's most successful airlines is challenging students in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute to focus their creativity on an area most young people in the "Y-Generation" know better than the back of their hand, the Internet. Read MoreJun 12, 2007
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Senior Day Study Break Video: "Music City fiction: An introduction to the country song lyric"
Vanderbilt writer-in-residence Alice Randall shared her insights on country music lyrics with graduating seniors and their parents as part of the university's Senior Class Day celebration May 10. Read MoreJun 5, 2007
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Senior Day Study Break Video: “Music City fiction: An introduction to the country song lyric”
Vanderbilt writer-in-residence Alice Randall shared her insights on country music lyrics with graduating seniors and their parents as part of the university's Senior Class Day celebration May 10. Read MoreJun 5, 2007
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National Civil Rights Museum joins with Vanderbilt Accelerator Program; Non-profit turns to “business boot camp” for big ideas
For the first time in the history of the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute, a major non-profit, the National Civil Rights Museum, is teaming up with Accelerator students to get fresh ideas on how to raise their program to a new level. Read MoreMay 30, 2007
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Turner donates $2.9 million to Vanderbilt Divinity School for fellowships; Cal Turner Leadership Scholars will be dedicated to church ministry
A $2.9 million gift by businessman Cal Turner Jr. to Vanderbilt Divinity School will result in 21 new United Methodist ministers and professional development seminars for pastors and lay leaders in Middle and West Tennessee. Read MoreMay 29, 2007
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Senior Day Study Break Video: "The World is Flat and What You Can Do About It"
Douglas Schmidt, professor of computer science, discusses the ramifications of new information sharing technology and what we can do to stay competitive. Read MoreMay 25, 2007