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October 27, 2014

Members named to Academic Strategic Plan committees

Two committees tasked with fleshing out key initiatives in Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan are now staffed and ready to begin work.

By VUMC News and Communications
Robotic device attache to dummy patient
October 15, 2014

Brain surgery through the cheek

Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull.

By VUMC News and Communications
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (left) and Faculty Senate Chair Paul Lim (right) present the 2014 Earl Sutherland Prize to Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)
August 22, 2014

Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly

An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 9, 2014

Vanderbilt University honors 20 as emeriti faculty

Twenty retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 9, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 28, 2014

Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs

After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 28, 2014

Construction of new Engineering and Science Building at Vanderbilt set to begin May 2014

Vanderbilt University’s Board of Trust has approved the construction of a seven-story tower on campus as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 11, 2014

Four Vanderbilt schools ranked in ‘U.S. News & World Report’ top 25 lists

Vanderbilt’s schools of business, education, law and medical research were all selected in the top 25 in their categories of the best graduate schools as ranked by "U.S. News & World Report."
By VUMC News and Communications
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
September 11, 2013

Vanderbilt Medicine: Robotics revolution

In the foreseeable future, robots will be sticking steerable needles in your brain to remove blood clots; capsule robots will be crawling up your colon as a painless replacement for the colonoscopy; and ultra-miniaturized snake robots will remove tumors from your bladder and other body cavities.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 10, 2013

Vanderbilt named No. 17 national university by ‘U.S. News & World Report’

"U.S. News & World Report" ranked Vanderbilt's undergraduate experience No. 17 among national universities. Vanderbilt jumped five spots, moving from 16th to 11th in the “great school at a great price” category.
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
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 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.
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