Vanderbilt ranks No. 1 for Great Financial Aid

Vanderbilt garnered additional high marks in the annual “Princeton Review” survey, including for “happiest students,” “best quality of life” and “most beautiful campus.”

2019 health care benefits—active enrollment required

All fully benefits-eligible faculty and staff are required to make an active plan selection during this year’s Open Enrollment.

Access to Vanderbilt Listserv temporarily suspended

In response to an offensive campaign that exploited Vanderbilt’s listserv service, access to Vanderbilt Listserv was temporarily suspended on Tuesday, July 31. VUIT is working to restore administrative functionality back to list owners while carefully guarding Vanderbilt’s security profile and reputation.

Exhibit by Middle Eastern women artists celebrates quest to build peace

A chancellor-sponsored exhibition opening Aug. 30 at the Fine Arts Gallery will showcase 31 premier Middle Eastern women artists whose work focuses on building peace.

NIH Director’s Blog: When neuroscience meets abstract expressionism

In his agency blog, NIH director Francis Collins highlights Vanderbilt pharmacology chair David Sweatt’s neuroscience-inspired paintings.

Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy holds 16th annual Student Research Symposium

The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training hosted the 16th annual Student Research Symposium, the culmination of more than 100 undergraduate students’ summer research experiences as part of the elite Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy.

Vandy Chills Employee Appreciation ice cream event is today

Chill out from the heat and take part in the Vandy Chills Employee Appreciation event on Thursday, Aug. 9. Pick up a frozen treat of your choice on Library Lawn or at one of the ice cream truck stops across campus.

Employees encouraged to participate in Safe and Sound Week – gift card prize available

The Office of Workplace Safety is hosting a photo contest for all university employees to showcase safe work practices in their facilities during next week’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week, Aug. 13-19.

Vanderbilt Campus Dining boosts healthy options, sustainability

The “Impossible Burger” and other plant-based dining choices along with sustainable packaging are improvements that Campus Dining customers can look forward to in the new school year.

Spend a Day at Dyer Observatory tomorrow

Employee Appreciation is partnering with the Division of Public Affairs to host a free event at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory for university employees and their families. A “Day at Dyer” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature fun activities for both children and adults.

Employees invited to football open practice Aug. 16, free food provided

Vanderbilt football will host its annual open practice for university faculty and staff and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided.

Poster session will feature work on next-gen vaccines

Computer-aided design and engineering of antibodies and vaccine candidates that can neutralize viral scourges like influenza and Ebola will be the topic of an Aug. 17 poster session presented by the Vanderbilt Center for Structural Biology and the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center.

Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 23

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will discuss his vision for the upcoming academic year and present several of the university’s highest honors to faculty at the fall assembly on Aug. 23.

Enjoy Nashville’s Shakespearean tradition on West End

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Aug. 9 through Sept. 9 at Centennial Park, with significant support from Vanderbilt and other community partners.

» First 2018-19 Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series event on Aug. 13

» My Southern Health: After lung cancer, aspiring minister aims for a ‘significant life’

» Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program

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