Using Vanderbilt’s Student Health Insurance Plan to Unpack the Business of Health Insurance
02
Mar
By Mark Ciampa
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Using Vanderbilt’s Student Health Insurance Plan to Unpack the Business of Health Insurance

peterspiro via iStockPhoto Introduction            Vanderbilt University requires its students to maintain health insurance coverage throughout their education. Students can enroll in Vanderbilt’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if they do not have personal health insurance or if they prefer the SHIP to their current insurance. The healthcare industry is…
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Return to Office: How it’s Reshaping Work, Wallets, and the Economy
02
Mar
By Madison Keezer
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Return to Office: How it’s Reshaping Work, Wallets, and the Economy

ferrantraite via iStockPhoto During the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the workforce became accustomed to working from home. Gone were the days of standstill traffic during rush hour commute. Sweatpants during Zoom calls were here to stay. However, recent trends have indicated that the switch to working from home wasn’t the…
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The Most Popular Careers for Vanderbilt Graduates and Why 
17
Feb
By Brenna Tucker
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The Most Popular Careers for Vanderbilt Graduates and Why 

Rudzhan Nagiev via iStockPhoto Many colleges have a pre-professional track they are known for that students often consider when applying. At a school like Vanderbilt, students are obviously driven, motivated, and intelligent people, but what is it exactly that these students are driven towards? What careers are Vandy grads drawn…
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Blackstar and The Benefits of Vanderbilt Student-Run Businesses 
16
Feb
By Ellie King
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Blackstar and The Benefits of Vanderbilt Student-Run Businesses 

anyaberkut via iStockPhoto Students' ability to get hands-on experience in a business can be extremely helpful in developing real-world skills. Through student-run businesses, students take the initiative to get experiences which can help them grow and develop in numerous ways. By running a business, students get exposure to challenges they…
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AI and the Future of Finance
05
Feb
By Aaron Cooper
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AI and the Future of Finance

icoElNino via iStockPhoto In a world where technological innovation continues to reshape industries, the finance sector stands at the brink of transformation thanks to artificial intelligence. For decades, finance revolved around suits, spreadsheets, and hours spent poring over numbers; however, the game has changed. AI has entered the chat, introducing…
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Vanderbilt’s Rising Endowment: What it Means for the Institution
02
Feb
By Ryan Oh
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Vanderbilt’s Rising Endowment: What it Means for the Institution

SeanPavonePhoto via iStockPhoto What is an Endowment? A college endowment is a collection of assets that can be used to support the institution’s research, faculty salaries, financial aid, operations, and long-term goals. Endowments usually take the form of an investment fund managed by several investment analysts. The bulk of the…
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