myVU News Archive — Page 31 of 35

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May 20, 2013

Desktop alerts added to AlertVU

Large indoor graduation ceremony in a packed arena, with rows of graduates in black caps and gowns facing a brightly lit stage and projection screen.
May 10, 2013

Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10.

Medical staff in white coats and stethoscopes work together in a busy clinical setting; the central clinician wears purple gloves and handles a blue object.
May 9, 2013

Vanderbilt, country superstar Tim McGraw share important message regarding dangers of distracted driving

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is raising awareness of the dangers associated with distracted driving through the newly released video for “Highway Don’t Care,” performed by Tim McGraw and featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

April C. Pettit, MD, MPH, in a white medical coat, seated in an office. Her identification badge is visible.
May 6, 2013

Newsmakers: Vanderbilt’s teaching, research and patient care efforts are making an impact

These stories from the past year show how Vanderbilt is making an impact, on campus and in the world.

Four formally dressed people pose together indoors: three women and one man wearing a name badge. A projection screen is partly visible at left.
May 6, 2013

Deans offer outlook on Vanderbilt’s teaching landscape at Celebration of Teaching event

Changes in instructional technology as well as changes among the student body present opportunities and challenges in today’s university classrooms, said three Vanderbilt deans at a recent Celebration of Teaching event.

Sunlit outdoor playground with swings, a slide, climbing equipment, and soft ground surface at sunset.
May 1, 2013

Children’s Hospital offers playground safety tips for spring

As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury-free.