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  9 things you need to know this week  
 
 
 
 
     
1.   Cal Turner Family Foundation commits $2M to expand Center for Social Ventures
    The Turner Family Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt, housed within the Owen Graduate School of Management, is a student-driven, interdisciplinary organization focused on developing entrepreneurial, market-based solutions to alleviate poverty around the world. [ Read More ]
     
     
2.   Chancellor reflects on the dedication of Vanderbilt’s staff
    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on the campus-wide appreciation of Vanderbilt’s diverse and dedicated staff in this week’s edition of his “What’s On My Mind” column. [ Read More ]
     
     
3.   Student Care Network recognized as innovative best practice for student health and wellness
    Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network has received national recognition as a best practice for its innovative approach to supporting the health and wellness needs of Vanderbilt University students. [ Read More ]
     
     
4.   Story Photo Our favorite #vandygram of the week
    This week our favorite #vandygram was posted by alum @tingtingcam, who shared these photos from her trip to Australia with former classmates from her Leadership and Organizational Performance master’s program. We just love seeing our jet-setting ‘Dores in action! ✈ [ Read More ]
     
     
5.   Bree Horrocks: Center and researcher
    When Bree Horrocks decided she would pursue her final season of college basketball as a graduate transfer, the 6-foot-5-inch center had conversations with a number of interested coaches. Each time, Horrocks let coaches know their programs would be getting much more than a basketball student-athlete. [ Read More ]
     
     
6.   Kyla Terhune named to senior graduate medical education leadership role
    Kyla Terhune, associate professor of surgery, has been named vice president for educational affairs for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and associate dean for graduate medical education for the School of Medicine. Her appointment is effective July 1. [ Read More ]
     
     
7.   Vanderbilt celebrates Black History Month with dozens of events, programs and lectures
    More than a dozen lectures, programs, celebrations and gatherings took place across campus throughout the month of February to commemorate the nationally celebrated Black History Month. [ Read More ]
     
     
8.   First edition of FutureVU Peabody neighborhood newsletter released
    The university has established a Peabody neighborhood newsletter for interested community members with updates on upcoming construction milestones, progress pictures and more. [ Read More ]
     
     
9.   New VandyVox podcast highlights best of student-produced audio on campus
    Each episode of VandyVox features student work originating from a curricular or co-curricular project and includes audio documentaries, radio dramas, spoken word essays and ongoing podcasts. [ Read More ]
     
 
 
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