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February 20, 2014

Vanderbilt adds e-cigarettes and vaporizers to smoking policy

Vanderbilt continues its commitment to a smoke-free campus by including e-cigarettes in its smoking policy.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 17, 2014

Faculty town hall meetings will gather feedback for strategic planning process

The first of three faculty town hall meetings to update and engage Vanderbilt’s faculty on the four foundational areas driving the strategic planning process is scheduled for Feb. 27.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 31, 2014

Vanderbilt named a ‘healthiest workplace in America’

Vanderbilt University has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2014 by Healthiest Employers, an independent corporate wellness research and data analysis firm.

By Wayne Wood
January 24, 2014

Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs

Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 22 at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
January 21, 2014

VICC receives $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and The V Foundation for Cancer Research, has awarded a $100,000 ovarian cancer research grant to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 16, 2014

At the Clothes Closet, every donation matters

Peggy Buchanan, who runs the Vanderbilt Clothes Closet, has hundreds of stories. As the lead guest service representative for Hospital Guest Services, she has helped her share of patients and visitors.

By Jessica Pasley
January 10, 2014

Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements

Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements in the latest edition of "Kudos."
By VUMC News and Communications
January 2, 2014

Vanderbilt announces expansion plans for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

Vanderbilt University plans to build a four-floor inpatient expansion on top of the existing structure of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, hospital officials announced Dec. 31.
By John Howser
December 19, 2013

VUMC positioned to meet challenges ahead: Balser

Jeff Balser, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, announced Wednesday that workforce reduction efforts announced in September at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are completed.
By Bill Snyder
November 22, 2013

What makes us human?

Using computational tools to search for the genetic basis of what makes us human, Vanderbilt Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics Tony Capra and colleagues at the University of California-San Francisco have identified promising candidate regions.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 18, 2013

AlertVU desktop alert program expanded

The AlertVU desktop alert program was recently expanded to include more than 6,300 clinical workstations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 6, 2013

Tim McGraw video filmed at VUMC wins multiple CMA Awards

The video for “Highway Don’t Care” by Tim McGraw, which was partially filmed at VUMC and includes several Vanderbilt staff, has received the CMA awards for Video of the Year and Musical Event of the Year.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 21, 2013

More than 4,000 trips already booked through Concur

More than 6,700 users have set up travel profiles. More than 4,125 trips have been booked, and travelers have received more than $2.6 million in reimbursements, 80 percent within three to five days of their report being approved.
By VUMC News and Communications