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Vanderbilt to host national College Inclusion Summit Oct. 23-25
A special screening of a new film, “Autism Goes to College,” is part of the College Inclusion Summit’s opening day lineup. Registration closes Wednesday, Oct. 16 Vanderbilt University is host to the third annual College Inclusion Summit held by the College Autism Network in collaboration with Vanderbilt’s Frist Center… Read MoreOct. 2, 2019
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Heidi Hall, celebrated writer and engineering research champion, dies at 49
A communications leader and champion for the Vanderbilt School of Engineering, Heidi Nieland Hall, died September 25, 2019, in Nashville from metastatic colorectal cancer. She was 49. Heidi Hall Hall, an honored reporter and editor for decades, left The Tennessean to join the engineering school communications team in August 2014. Read MoreSep. 26, 2019
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Wilson awarded Komen breast cancer research grant
An engineering professor has received financial support from Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research. His project is among 60 grants totaling $26 million awarded to researchers nationwide. Those initiatives are focused on improving outcomes for metastatic breast cancer, reducing disparities in survivorship and developing new, more effective treatments. John… Read MoreSep. 25, 2019
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Engineering school announces faculty appointments
The Vanderbilt University School of Engineering announces the appointment of three tenure-track junior faculty members representing the biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineering and computer science departments, and three non-tenure appointments. David Braun David Braun is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. Prior to joining the engineering faculty, he was assistant… Read MoreSep. 20, 2019
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Research findings from national study of postdoctoral fellows subject of two-day symposium
Clare McCabe, associate dean of the Graduate School and director of the Vanderbilt Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Academic Pathways program. McCabe also is a Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering. (Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) Richard Pitt, associate professor of sociology (Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) Directors… Read MoreSep. 18, 2019
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David Merryman receives engineering’s inaugural Walters Family Chair
Biomedical Engineering Professor David Merryman has received the School of Engineering’s inaugural Walters Family Chair. Merryman was recognized by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente and Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean, during a ceremony Sept. 16 at the Student Life Center. “I am very honored to receive… Read MoreSep. 16, 2019
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On-the-move cancer cells prefer a “comfort cruise,” follow predictable paths of least resistance
New research from a group of Vanderbilt biomedical engineers reveals that while cancer cells move quickly in metastasis, they’re rather lazy in which paths they choose. According to the researchers, migrating cancer cells decide which path in the body to travel based on how much… Read MoreSep. 13, 2019
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BOV member, design firm leader is ‘Most Admired CEO’ for third time
The CEO of Barge Design Solutions, who started at the company as a civil engineering student intern, is among Nashville Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for the third time. Bob Higgins Bob Higgins, BE’89, has led Barge as president and CEO since 2009. Barge is a certified Great Place to… Read MoreSep. 12, 2019
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Engineering professor, students ‘DIVE’ into Fleming Yard renovation
When the new academic year began, students, faculty and staff filled the university’s classrooms, residence halls and centers, as well as a dynamic, newly redesigned space: Fleming Yard. The redesign of the outdoor space, located between Alumni Lawn and Sarratt Student Center, was the culmination of collaborative initiatives among students,… Read MoreSep. 11, 2019
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Engineering School climbs to No. 34 in 2020 U.S. News rankings
The Vanderbilt School of Engineering is No. 34 in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges rankings released today. The school rose four spots from 2019 rankings and is tied with Yale, University of Florida, University of California-Santa Barbara, and North Carolina State University. MIT is ranked… Read MoreSep. 9, 2019