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April 22, 2016

New director sees Innovation Center as both startup and catalyst for campus and city

A startup veteran and investor whose ventures range from retail to manufacturing joined Vanderbilt University this spring as the inaugural executive director of the newly created Innovation Center. Robert Grajewski joined Vanderbilt as the Evans Family Executive Director of the Innovation Center on April 1. The Innovation Center, set to open late summer, will support a maker culture that encourages innovation and creativity and bolsters implementation of the four intersecting themes that make up the university’s Academic Strategic Plan.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 21, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY: Zero-energy home and zero-emission microbrewery designs part of Vanderbilt engineering school’s Design Day

A number of exciting projects are among the 74 design projects featured at the School of Engineering’s annual Design Day, including zero-energy home designs and a solar-powered desalination system.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 14, 2016

Marnett named dean of basic sciences for School of Medicine

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today that Lawrence J. Marnett will be named dean of basic sciences in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine at the time of the legal separation of the university and Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
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April 12, 2016

Jeff Carr, major force at Vanderbilt and in the community for three decades, dies

A longtime vice chancellor and general counsel who cared deeply about Vanderbilt’s integrity and reputation has died at the age of 75.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 6, 2016

Edward G. Nelson, business leader and philanthropist, dies

Edward G. Nelson, a prominent banker, civic leader and longtime member of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, has died at the age of 84.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 28, 2016

Churchwell to discuss ‘Creativity and Applied Physics’ April 11

Dr. André Churchwell, senior associate dean for diversity affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, will share his personal insights on the role of art in all of its creative forms and its relationship to applied physics in the solution of humankind’s medical woes when he delivers the next installment of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series April 11.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 17, 2016

Three Vanderbilt faculty, staff nominated for 2016 ATHENA Award

Bonnie Dow, Michele Johnson and Kristy Sinkfield are among the nominees for the 2016 ATHENA Award from Nashville Cable.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 16, 2016

‘That national park in our backyard’ topic of Williamson Library talk

A Vanderbilt alumnus who has provided strong leadership for the support and protection of the Natchez Trace Parkway will speak at the Williamson County Public Library March 22.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 10, 2016

FDA approves Vanderbilt-designed Indego exoskeleton for clinical and personal use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to market and sell the powered lower-limb exoskeleton created by a team of Vanderbilt engineers and commercialized by the Parker Hannifin Corporation for both clinical and personal use in the United States.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 9, 2016

Vanderbilt sleep specialist urges getting a head start on seasonal time change

The Monday after daylight saving time takes effect doesn’t have to be a heart-stressed, mad-dash, car-crash kind of a day.
By Tom Wilemon
March 4, 2016

Next Steps students celebrate courage and dreams

The students of Next Steps at Vanderbilt are this year’s recipient of the Perry Wallace Courage Award.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 29, 2016

Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute awarded second million-dollar gift

The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded its second $1 million gift to Vanderbilt University to strengthen and expand its resources for lifelong learning and engagement.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 22, 2016

First Vanderbilt Giving Day set for April 21

The first-ever Vanderbilt Giving Day, planned for April 21, will be a 24-hour campaign that draws alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and fans together to advance the mission of the university.
By VUMC News and Communications
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