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December 11, 2023

FEATURED

Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education to drive trans-institutional innovation in teaching and learning

GIF featuring the logos of AdvancED, the Center for Teaching and the Office of Digital Education

Faculty are invited to utilize Vanderbilt's Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, or AdvancED, for training and support as they explore new ways to connect with students, whether on campus or online. Read More

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION

Turkey Toss is FRIDAY

Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2023 on Friday, Dec. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside) at the Sarratt Student Center. Participants will have the choice of a turkey/tofurky or a set of special gift items while supplies last. Read More

CIVIL DISCOURSE

From Vanderbilt to the U.S. Debate Team: Meet Daniel Ardity

In this Q&A, Vanderbilt student Daniel Ardity shares how participating in debate at Vanderbilt has shaped his student experience. Plus, he explains what it’s like to compete in debate at the international level as a member of the U.S. Debate Team. Read More

Commodore Cup winners pose with Professor David Owens.

The inaugural Commodore Cup competition at the Wond’ry showcased student innovation through design thinking as it applied to two sustainability-related challenges on campus. From left to right: Team EZ, made up of 2nd-year Elizabeth Tucker and 2nd-year Emma Williams, which took first place in the Transportation category; Professor David A. Owens; and Team Motivation to Direct Action, made up of 3rd-year Emily Qian, 2nd-year Layne Foeder and 2nd-year master’s student Manda Li, which took first place in the Sustainability Dashboard category.

This Week at VU

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Noon • Zoom

Parenting Group: MNPS School Choice

Dec. 14, 2023
3 p.m. • Law School

Vanderbilt AI Law Lab Launch Event

Upcoming Events

Dec. 16–Jan. 7 | Students on Winter Break

Dec. 22–Jan. 1 | University-Wide Winter Break

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Alumni Accolades

2023 Vanderbilt Divinity School and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named

Global

Vanderbilt one of three U.S. institutions to host international Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Fellows

Research

Fall Undergraduate Research Fair showcases record-breaking number of presenters

Well-being

Navigating stress during the holiday season

Student Affairs

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VU in the News

Inc.: Regulators are going to close in on crypto in 2024. Industry insiders couldn’t care less
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

CNN: Opinion: The southern border crisis has reached a breaking point
Alberto Gonzalez, advisory board member of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy, authored this opinion piece. The Vanderbilt Unity Poll is cited.

National Institutes of Health: Lower sodium could reduce blood pressure in most people
Deepak Gupta, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.

Runner's World: Surprising symptoms of anxiety in runners, according to experts
James Jackson, research professor of medicine, is quoted.

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