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July 1, 2013

New division launched to transform information technology at Vanderbilt

Building world-class information technology is the charge of the new Division of Information Technology at Vanderbilt, which officially launched June 27 during an event at the Student Life Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
(Vanderbilt University)
June 27, 2013

New deans in place at three Vanderbilt schools as fall semester approaches

Three of Vanderbilt’s graduate and professional schools have new deans effective July 1.

By VUMC News and Communications
The Vanderbilt University campus against the Nashville skyline. (Vanderbilt University)
June 24, 2013

Vanderbilt, Children’s Hospital recognized as ‘Top Workplaces’

Vanderbilt University and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are among the best places to work in Middle Tennessee, according to the “Tennessean’s” Top Workplaces list.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 19, 2013

Validating maps of the brain’s resting state

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has provided important validation of maps of the brain at rest that may offer insights into changes in the brain that occur in neurological and psychiatric diseases.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 17, 2013

Chancellor joins Tennessee leaders to press for federal research funding

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and other state leaders met with members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to urge support for sustained federal investments in science and engineering research.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 13, 2013

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt stresses danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles

By VUMC News and Communications
June 10, 2013

Cal Turner Fellows laid groundwork on Nashville housing fund

A group of Cal Turner Fellows who brought renewed attention through a two-year research project to Nashville's dire need for more affordable housing help lay the foundation for Mayor Karl Dean’s recent announcement on a housing trust fund.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 4, 2013

Vanderbilt study indicates fatigue and loss of sleep take predictable toll on baseball players over season

Strike zone judgment grows worse over the course of a Major League Baseball season in a predictable way, possibly due to the effect of grueling travel schedules, disrupted sleep patterns and fatigue, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center sleep researcher has found.
By Wayne Wood
June 3, 2013

Experts predict “unbanked” will face challenges getting health insurance

Vanderbilt health policy expert John Graves co-authored a report that shows as many as a quarter of people eligible for subsidized health insurance under the Affordable Care Act may be shut out because they don’t have a bank account.
By Craig Boerner
May 28, 2013

Health care workers can improve communication with Latino patients with new Vanderbilt course

A new course at Vanderbilt University that can help healthcare workers be more effective in treating the growing population of Spanish-speaking patients.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 3, 2013

Free online nutrition course kicks off May 6

There is still time to join more than 66,000 students around the globe who have registered to take a free online course on nutrition from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. The course begins May 6.
By VUMC News and Communications