Graduate School

September 8, 2016

Simple Beginnings ceremony celebrates new doctoral students

Vanderbilt University welcomed 92 new doctoral students Sept. 2 during the seventh annual Simple Beginnings ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room packed with family members and other well wishers.

By Bill Snyder
May 19, 2016

Promise of discovery drives Biomedical Sciences graduates

In a twist on the usual research narrative, Justin Siemann, Ph.D., who celebrated his doctoral degree in Neuroscience at last week’s Graduate School Commencement, conducted research on patients first, and then moved to the laboratory bench.

By Leigh MacMillan
May 13, 2016

Vanderbilt University honors 24 as emeriti faculty

Twenty-four retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 13, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 12, 2016

Commencement 2016

Elizabeth Ennis, Graduate School, Gregory LaChaud, School of Medicine, and Amy Bonau, School of Nursing, are among those taking part in Commencement exercises on Friday, May 13.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 9, 2016

Search launched for director of Vanderbilt Brain Institute; Emeson to serve as interim

A national search will be launched this fall for the Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today. Current VBI Associate Director Ron Emeson will begin a term as interim director effective July 1.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 14, 2015

Supportive environment spurs Biomedical Sciences graduates

“It takes a village to raise a scientist.” That’s how Shenika Poindexter describes Vanderbilt University’s approach to graduate training in the biomedical sciences.

By Bill Snyder
May 8, 2015

Vanderbilt awards Founder’s Medals to top scholars at Commencement

Vanderbilt awarded Founder’s Medals to its top scholars at Commencement, May 8.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 12, 2015

Career planning workshop for science trainees set

A half-day workshop for Vanderbilt University graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows on “building professional relationships” will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Student Life Center.
By Bill Snyder
September 4, 2014

Science educations bloom from ‘Simple Beginnings’

Vanderbilt University welcomed 99 new doctoral students last Friday, Aug. 29, during the fifth annual “Simple Beginnings” ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room packed with family members and other well-wishers.
By Bill Snyder
May 15, 2014

Biomedical Sciences graduates driven by promise of discovery

Most people probably don’t think much about the chemical compound that flavors curries and gives the Indian spice turmeric its yellow color. For Odaine Gordon, Ph.D., who celebrated his doctoral degree at last week’s Graduate School commencement, this compound — called curcumin — has special significance.
By Leigh MacMillan
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
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
May 16, 2013

Promise of discovery drives Biomedical Sciences graduates

Vanderbilt awarded 66 Ph.D. degrees to an accomplished group of students in Medical Center-related departments and programs.
By Leigh MacMillan
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