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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
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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
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Graduates celebrate Senior Day 2007
Vanderbilt graduates spent May 10, 2007 with Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus. Watch the video of Senior Day 2007. Read MoreMay 17, 2007
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Gee exhorts Vanderbilt graduates at Commencement ceremony
Chancellor Gordon Gee likened the 2007 graduating class of Vanderbilt University to superheroes with limitless potential and the burden of great responsibilities. Read MoreMay 11, 2007
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Four elected to Vanderbilt Board of Trust
The Vanderbilt Board of Trust elected four new members during its spring meeting April 26-28. They are Claiborne P. Deming, Edith Carell Johnson, Douglas W. Shorenstein and graduating senior Andrew Wilson. Read MoreMay 1, 2007
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Gordon Gee delivers Vanderbilt Commencement address on May 11; Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to speak on May 10 Senior Class Day
Vanderbilt's class of 2007 will celebrate their last days together during Commencement activities May 9-11, centered on Chancellor Gordon Gee's annual Commencement address on May 11. Read MoreApr 27, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Non-invasive biopsy technology, smart home controller, unmanned aerial vehicle among innovations to be showcased at the Vanderbilt School of Engineering Senior Design Day.
Vanderbilt engineering seniors soon to graduate will demonstrate their readiness to tackle real-world engineering problems by showcasing their innovations on Tuesday, April 24, during the annual School of Engineering "Senior Design Day." Read MoreApr 23, 2007
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Background information on student safety and security at Vanderbilt
A new Web site has been created to providde background information on student safety and security at Vanderbilt. Visit the site to learn about campus safety and security procedures, services and resources. Read MoreApr 23, 2007
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Vanderbilt offering emergency text messaging, Opt-in service available to students, faculty and staff
Vanderbilt University has added an emergency alert text messaging service to help get information to students, faculty and staff during crisis situations. Read MoreApr 20, 2007
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Vanderbilt University’s campuswide day of remembrance Monday honors Virginia Tech Hokies
Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) is sponsoring a campuswide day of remembrance Monday, April 23, during which students, faculty and staff are being encouraged to wear the Virginia Tech colors — maroon and orange — as a symbol of remembrance and hope. Read MoreApr 20, 2007