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School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman (far left) and Assistant Professor Brittany Nelson (far right) at the August 2017 pinning ceremony in Langford Auditorium. (Vanderbilt University)
August 9, 2017

School of Nursing celebrates accomplishment during August pinning ceremonies

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized more than 350 students for the completion of their programs with pinning ceremonies held at Langford Auditorium Aug. 6. Pinning is a tradition unique to nursing that signifies entry into the profession.

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Samuel T. McSeveney in an undated photo (Vanderbilt University)
August 8, 2017

McSeveney, historian of the Gilded Age, dead at 86

Retired history professor Samuel T. McSeveny has died at the age of 86.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 8, 2017

One lane of Medical Center Drive closed Aug. 12

From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound lane of traffic. The lane reduction will extend from the intersection of Medical Center Drive and 21st Avenue South to the crosswalk at the west exit of East Garage.

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August 4, 2017

Limited submission opportunity: Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program

Vanderbilt may nominate up to two faculty for the Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics.

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August 4, 2017

An immune regulator of addiction

Although drug addiction is classically studied in a neuron-centric way, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the immune system also plays a critical role.

By Sanjay Mishra
August 3, 2017

Children’s Hospital patient, doctor bond through music

When 17-year-old Ray Cruz was invited to perform at the Ryman Auditorium, he agreed to do it under one condition — that his doctor perform alongside him.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 3, 2017

Shinohara’s life and career defined by curiosity

Curiosity is the spark that has always energized and illuminated Eric Shinohara’s life — curiosity about the natural world, about other people and about how to help those individuals.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 3, 2017

Investigators match novel cancer mutations with potential therapies

Research led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators may have solved a mystery about why a targeted therapy stops working in a small group of breast cancer patients.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 3, 2017

Munyon named to new radiation therapy oversight board

Karen Munyon, MBA, director of Finance and Operations for Radiation Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), has been appointed to the Tennessee Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners. She is one of nine individuals appointed by the Tennessee governor or state lawmakers to the newly created oversight board.
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August 3, 2017

Nashville Sounds partner with VICC for cancer awareness

The Nashville Sounds baseball team recently highlighted cancer care at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) during a special “Cancer Awareness Night.”
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August 2, 2017

My Southern Health: Keep an eye on safety during the solar eclipse

On Aug. 21, millions of people will be focused on the sky as day turns into night as the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in nearly a century passes over Middle Tennessee. Specialists at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want to ensure solar eclipse safety as watchers view this incredible event.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 2, 2017

Wireless network changes coming to Medical Center buildings Sept. 5

Beginning Sept. 5, the university’s wireless network, vuNet, will no longer be available in Vanderbilt University Medical Center buildings.
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