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	Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018

Vanderbilt marks milestones on expanding educational opportunity

Opportunity Vanderbilt is an integral part of how the university is working with the American Talent Initiative to help talented, lower-income students receive a world-class education.

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Introducing VerifyU, Vanderbilt IT’s new information security program

The mission of VerifyU is to improve the technology that secures our data, increase awareness of cybersecurity risks, and implement industry-standard best practices.

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Green named vice chancellor for public affairs

Leading government strategist Nathan Green has been named vice chancellor for public affairs at Vanderbilt University, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today.

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Make note of closings, modified hours over Winter Break

Vanderbilt undergraduate colleges and schools are observing Winter Break Dec. 16-Jan. 4, and Vanderbilt University’s Winter Break for employees will run from Monday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 31, followed by the New Year’s Day holiday on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

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Don’t forget to power down before leaving for Winter Break

Remember to power down before you leave the office or your home for an extended period over Winter Break. Your reductions in energy use can have a large impact when aggregated across the entire university.

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VUPS offers tips to keep your holidays safe

Vanderbilt University Public Safety would like to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season by recommending the following security and safety tips.

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Joe Toye: Guard and Leader

Men’s basketball’s Joe Toye, an economics major and the lone senior on the Commodores’ roster, is the embodiment of student-athlete-leader.

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Take Note

Master of Public Health program accepting applications for fall 2019

Nominate faculty or staff for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award

Expert Q&A: Staying healthy during the holidays

10 tips to manage stress during the holidays

Blair School offers adult Tai Chi classes for stress release

Coming Up

· JAN ·

School of Nursing diversity lecture to feature nonverbal speaker and disability advocate

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Vanderbilt in the News

The New York Times: Nashville’s star rises as midsize cities break into winners and losers

Vanderbilt University is mentioned.

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Why we need to rethink remediation

Angela Boatman, assistant professor of public policy and higher education, explains the findings of a recent study about Tennessee high school remediation.

U.S. News & World Report: What is health literacy and why do I need it?

Lindsay Mayberry, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.

The Washington Post: Bat trackers aim to curb a deadly virus

James Crowe, professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, is quoted about how scientists are using their study of bats to stop the spread of the deadly Marburg virus.

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