- + Vanderbilt breaks ground on Central Utilities Initiative Phase II; reminders about navigating construction on campus—The Central Utilities Initiative Phase I is nearly complete, including the Highland Energy Plant that will open in January 2025. Vanderbilt’s utilitie...
- + The Dialogue Vanderbilt fall semester by the numbers—This semester, Dialogue Vanderbilt engaged more than 4,500 people through events, debates and workshops. More than 450 students participated in Insigh...
- + Recap of Vanderbilt’s Leadership and Organizational Performance White Paper Symposium—The Leadership and Organizational Performance (LOP) master’s degree program held its 8th annual White Paper Symposium at the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center...
- + Eleven Vanderbilt scientists among world’s ‘highly cited’ researchers—Eleven current Vanderbilt University faculty members, 10 of whom are investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, are included in the 2024 l...
- + First successful clinical trial of VU319 brings Alzheimer’s treatment one step closer—Researchers at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, a clinical stage biotech within the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic S...
- + Peer-reviewed study validates performance enhancement and injury risk reduction from back-assist exosuits—A new peer-reviewed study shows that a back-relieving exosuit can simultaneously increase lifting endurance and reduce injury risk. [Category: Enginee...
- + AdvancED redefines faculty and student experience in its first year —AdvancED spent it's first official year leveraging the collaborative potential of three university functions: online and lifelong learning, pedagogica...
- + Eric Kopstain to step down as vice chancellor for administration—After more than 12 years of service to Vanderbilt, Eric C. Kopstain has announced his plans to step down as vice chancellor at the end of December. [...
- + Darren Reisberg named new vice chancellor for administration—As Vanderbilt continues its extraordinary growth, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has named Darren Reisberg as vice chancellor for administration beginnin...
- + Undergraduate students co-lead study on carbon offset financing for energy-efficiency upgrades for low-income households2—In a new innovative study conducted by the Vanderbilt Climate, Health, and Energy Equity Lab, four undergraduate students and three faculty researcher...
- + Undergraduate students co-lead study on carbon offset financing for energy-efficiency upgrades for low-income households—In a new innovative study conducted by the Vanderbilt Climate, Health, and Energy Equity Lab, four undergraduate students and three faculty researcher...
- + Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk discusses Russia-Ukraine conflict and European democracy with Vanderbilt students—Estonia’s Ambassador to the United States, Kristjan Prikk, engaged students at Vanderbilt on Oct. 2 during a lively classroom discussion on the future...
- + Vanderbilt University, Fulbright Canada establish new visiting research chair at the Heard Libraries—The agreement, signed by university and Canadian officials during a Dec. 3 ceremony at Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives, marks...
- + Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students—Flex Meals offer a convenient way to dine on campus, with seamless payment options across Campus Dining’s award-winning network of 20 dining halls, Mu...
- + Vanderbilt University, Fulbright Canada establish new visiting research chair at the Heard Libraries—The agreement, signed by university and Canadian officials during a Dec. 3 ceremony at Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives, marks...
- + Important commuting, transportation and parking reminders—As 2025 and a new semester begin, the Office of Transportation and Mobility has a few important reminders for the campus community about commuting, pa...
- + Undergraduate students co-lead study on carbon offset financing for energy-efficiency upgrades for low-income households—Climate change affects us all; however, disadvantaged communities are often the most vulnerable and negatively impacted. Low-income households have li...
- + Vanderbilt Peabody College announces scholarship for Nashville area educators—The new scholarship will support advanced study by public school professionals who work in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Vanderbilt Uni...
- + Tony Stewart, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, emeritus, has died—Stewart, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities and professor of religious studies, emeritus, died on Oct. 6, 2024, in Nashville. He was ...
- + Vanderbilt announces new initiative to strengthen teaching of high school history in 2025—The fully-funded experience for history teachers is named for former Senator Lamar Alexander. Imagine being a high school history teacher and being gi...
- + 2024 Vandy Wrapped: Vanderbilt’s Year In Review—Like the best holiday gifts, Vanderbilt knows how to give—especially when it comes to research, innovation, creativity, collaboration and growth.As we...
- + Protected: 2024 Vandy Wrapped: Vanderbilt’s Year In Review—There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. [Category: releases]
- + Vanderbilt dedicates historical marker honoring legendary Pearl High coach Cornelius Ridley—Nearly 100 community members gathered outside of MLK Academic Magnet School, formerly Pearl High School, to celebrate Ridley’s legacy. Funded by Vande...
- + Save the Date: Graduates Day and Commencement dates announced—In celebration of our graduates, Graduates Day will take place on Thursday, May 8. Vanderbilt University Commencement will be held on Friday, May 9. ...
- + Vanderbilt Poll: Post-election, core concerns and views of Tennesseans persist—The latest semiannual, statewide Vanderbilt Poll reflects that the election had little impact on Tennesseans’ stances on key issues. A notable excepti...
- + Vanderbilt embraces campus benefits of Nashville’s transformational transportation program—What does a better-connected Nashville look like? For Vanderbilt University, it means a campus that is seamlessly linked to the city through frequent,...
- + Vanderbilt embraces transportation program with key campus benefits—What does a better-connected Nashville look like? For Vanderbilt University, it means a campus that is seamlessly linked to the city through frequent,...
- + Check out Vanderbilt’s top social posts for 2024—This year at Vanderbilt, social media accounts from all across campus shared content that made us laugh, feel, think and learn. Here’s a look ba...
- + Protected: Best of Vanderbilt social media 2024—There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. [Category: releases]
- + Meet Quincy: People, Culture and Belonging launches new chatbot —People, Culture and Belonging is excited to introduce Quincy, our new chatbot. Quincy is designed to provide quick answers, helpful guidance and suppo...
- + Vanderbilt Community Engagement Collaboration program announces seven awardees for fall 2024—From integrating literacy into music education to empowering teens to lead a more balanced digital life, seven innovative projects have been awarded f...
- + Wellington Pham named distinguished National Academy of Inventors Fellow—Wellington Pham has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors. [Cat...
- + Roberts Academy at Vanderbilt to break ground on permanent location near Peabody campus—THINGS TO KNOW: The Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center at Vanderbilt is a new academy for primary students with dyslexia and an innovative center fo...
- + Cemetery of enslaved people at The Hermitage located with assistance from VISR—Directly north of The Hermitage, on a slight rise at the edge of the wooded bottomland near a creek, investigators confirmed what they had seen on a h...
- + Join Staff-Letics 3v3 basketball league—Vanderbilt University’s Staff-Letics Program is back with a new addition: the 3v3 Basketball League. This is your chance to play basketball while bond...
- + Heard Libraries’ read-and-publish agreement with Oxford University Press enhances support for Vanderbilt research—A three-year read-and-publish agreement between Oxford University Press and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries is elevating the visibility and imp...
- + Protected: 2024 Vandy Wrapped: Vanderbilt’s Year In Review—There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. [Category: releases]
- + WATCH: VU Staff Q&A Series – Harrison McClary, University Photographer—In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming ...
- + Alan Wiseman, Catherine Gavin Loss appointed as associate provosts—Wiseman, an acclaimed political economist, was appointed associate provost for strategic projects and Gavin Loss, scholar of education history and pol...
- + Film producers to discuss Rev. James Lawson and nonviolent resistance during 2025 MLK Day commemorative event—Award-winning filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom will speak at Vanderbilt University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration. The kickoff e...
- + Film producers discuss Rev. James Lawson and nonviolent resistance during 2025 MLK Day commemorative event—Award-winning filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom will speak at Vanderbilt University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration. The kickoff e...
- + Vanderbilt researchers find evidence that the hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor–independent manner—Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hyp...
- + Vanderbilt CTTC honors five pioneering faculty as newly inducted Master Innovators—The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization has honored five faculty members as 2024 Master Innovators for their groundbreaking research ...
- + Vanderbilt University Board of Trust updates bylaws—The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust approved updates to the Code of Bylaws during its fall meeting, affirming and underscoring its commitment to ...
- + Inclusive preschool STEM laboratory opens at Vanderbilt University’s Susan Gray School—By Jenna Somers Toddlers may not be the first people who come to mind when thinking about scientists at Vanderbilt University, but that is exactly who...
- + Innovative preschool STEM laboratory opens at Vanderbilt University’s Susan Gray School—By Jenna Somers Toddlers may not be the first people who come to mind when thinking about scientists at Vanderbilt University, but that is exactly who...
- + Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards—Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, combined) may nominate two candidates to submit an LOI to the Ono Pharma Foundation’s Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Pr...
- + Research Snapshot: Spectroscopy and AI method provide unique window into protein structure and mechanism of action—The lab of Hassane Mchaourab, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics and professor of molecular physiology and...
- + Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. and Heard Libraries establish read-and-publish agreement in support of open science, effective January 2025—Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a global media company that publishes more than 100 peer-reviewed academic journals, today announced a three-year read-and-pub...
- + Vanderbilt emerges as leader in innovation at 2024 IES Abroad Conference—Vanderbilt recently showcased its innovative study abroad programs at The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) 2024 Annu...
- + Conquer and Prevail Pale Ale is available for nationwide shipping—Conquer and Prevail Pale Ale, a beer made by Vanderbilt alumni-founded Jackalope Brewing Company in partnership with the university, is now available ...
- + Vanderbilt Law School receives $10 million philanthropic commitment for cutting-edge inquiry and dialogue on women, law and public policy—Vanderbilt Law School has received a $10 million commitment from Sara J. Finley, JD’85, to advance Vanderbilt Law School’s leadership in the study of ...
- + World in focus: Vanderbilt Peabody College international students present global research—By Jenna Somers On November 15th, international students in EDUC 5100: U.S. Education Concepts and Communication at Vanderbilt Peabody College of educ...
- + Penn State and Vanderbilt researchers explore development of positive emotions to promote early childhood mental health—By Jenna Somers Children of parents with depression are two to three times more likely to develop anxiety and depressive disorders than children whose...
- + International Tax Office announces transition to Sprintax in January 2025—The International Tax Office has announced a new partnership with Sprintax, set to launch in January 2025. This change comes in response to feedback f...
- + Vanderbilt awarded up to $46M through ARPA-H to develop tools against alphaviruses—Jens Meiler, Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry, was named the principal investigator for the project, in cooperation with 14 investigators...
- + “Frost Flowers” an excerpt from ‘This is How a Robin Drinks’—Right now, these native “flowers” are blooming in Nashville—at least, until they melt, which is typically right after they form. Frost flowers are win...
- + Vanderbilt’s well-being vendor, Virgin Pulse, becomes Personify Health—Virgin Pulse—the company that powers your well-being program—is rebranding to Personify Health on Jan. 1, 2025. Starting Dec. 9, your Virgin Pulse sig...
- + Series of road, sidewalk closures planned for underground utility work—As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Dec. 9 to Jan. 16, resulting in perio...
- + University of Memphis joins NSF’s Mid-South I-Corps Hub expanding Tennessee’s innovation corridor —Tennessee’s innovation corridor now spans the state with the addition of the University of Memphis to the National Science Foundation’s Mid-South Inno...
- + Faculty invited to share input, ask questions related to innovation space on campus —Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and Chief Research Officer Padma Raghavan and Director of Space Planning Megan Sargent invite faculty to join...
- + Review your personal information in preparation for W-2s—As the end of the year approaches, the Payroll Department encourages you to review your personal information to ensure your W-2 will be accurate. Log ...
- + WATCH: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vanderbilt’s West End Neighborhood—Did you know that Vanderbilt's West End Neighborhood was re-imagined into a more inclusive, sustainable community? Here are five things that you might...
- + New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation names Blake-Anthony Johnson, BMus’12, Chief Executive Officer— [Category: Arts and Culture, Vanderbilt Magazine, Blair, Blair alumni, Blair School of Music, Blair school of music faculty, Blake-Anthony Johnson, N...
- + Vanderbilt, Bridgestone bring students, faculty, industry together to brainstorm solutions to mobility, manufacturing and retail challenges—Participants shared ideas and posed solutions for addressing challenges in the mobility industry, manufacturing and automotive retail. These topics ra...
- + Third-party AI add-ons for Zoom and Teams to be disabled; no change for Microsoft Teams transcription/recording and Zoom AI Companion—Third-party AI add-ons integrated with Zoom and Microsoft Teams, such as Otter.ai, Read.ai, Rev Meeting Hub and other meeting summarization apps, will...
- + Global Safety and Health now on VandySafe app—Global Safety and Health is now part of the VandySafe app, adding emergency support for our community members when they’re traveling outside Davidson ...
- + Annual Postdoc Holiday Luncheon is Dec. 9—The annual postdoctoral fellows holiday luncheon will take place on December 9. Please reserve your spot by November 26. [Category: myVU, holiday seas...
- + Annual Postdoc Holiday Luncheon December 9—The annual postdoctoral fellows holiday luncheon will take place on December 9. Please reserve your spot by November 26. [Category: myVU, holiday seas...
- + Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program celebrates 20 years of improving representation in STEM—Since the first cohort was enrolled 20 years ago, 190 students have participated in the program, 157 master’s degrees have been awarded, 137 students ...
- + Empowering youth expression: Vanderbilt and Salama Urban Ministries unveil new collaborative mural—The walls of Salama Urban Ministries came alive with color and meaning as students unveiled a new mural they had helped to create. Gathered with famil...
- + Retired Gen. Mark Milley calls on a new generation to confront changing era of security threats at Washington, D.C. launch event for the Institute of National Security—Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security welcomed more than 450 guests to a Washington D.C. launch event. The evening featured a discuss...
- + Further your professional development with the Digital Learning Marketplace—The People, Culture and Belonging division and Vanderbilt Information Technology hosted a tech demonstration on the Digital Learning Marketplace from ...
- + NSF grant to fund Vanderbilt-led research to develop world’s first custom GenAI 911 training system—Meiyi Ma, assistant professor of computer science at Vanderbilt, is leading research to develop what’s considered the world’s first Generative Artific...
- + Annual emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 5—Vanderbilt University’s Office of Emergency Management will host its annual tabletop exercise on Thursday, Dec. 5. This exercise underscores OEM’s com...
- + New structure gives insight into mRNA export and cancers, and how viruses hijack the process to infect their host—Yi Ren’s most recent paper, published in eLife, describes the structure of a protein complex involved in mRNA export that sheds light on the underlyin...
- + Vanderbilt Engine for Art, Democracy & Justice awarded $1 million Mellon Foundation grant—María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Art, secured a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to advance the work of the E...
- + A very throwback Commodore holiday: Shop the 2024 Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide—Shop the 2024 Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide online through Dec. 31. [Category: myVU, myVU News, myVU Students, releases, Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide...
- + Research Snapshot: Examining AI’s rapid growth and economic impact—Adam Blandin, assistant professor of economics, typically analyzes how the amount of time worked affects a person’s earnings; how family structure aff...
- + Limited Submission Opportunity: The Educating Character Initiative – Grants for Institutions—Vanderbilt University may submit one application in either the Institutional Impact or Capacity-Building category to The Educating Character Initiativ...
- + In aggressive form of breast cancer, response to therapy may contribute to tumor regrowth, according to Vanderbilt-led study—A recent study by a team of researchers at Vanderbilt University found that response to radiation therapy for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)—one...
- + Humanoid robotics pioneer Kazuhiko Kawamura receives IEEE ROMAN Lifetime Achievement Award—Kazuhiko Kawamura, professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering, has been awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 IE...
- + Barrera-Osorio receives $1.5M grant to study long-term effects of Bogotá’s charter schools—By Jenna Somers Earlier this year, researchers at Vanderbilt University and William & Mary published an experimental study that found that student...
- + Fall 2024 AI Showcase is Dec. 6—Join us for an exhibition-style showcase where Vanderbilt’s brightest minds demonstrate their innovative AI solutions across diverse disciplines. This...
- + In their own words: directors, researchers, and practitioners of the Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research—The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research is a collaboration between Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt Peabody College of ...
- + Stakeholder input fuels progress on planned SBER IRB—Vanderbilt University is progressing toward the launch of its new Social, Behavioral and Educational Research IRB in 2025, thanks to collaborative inp...
- + Jesse Spencer-Smith named faculty head of Sutherland House, effective Jan. 1—Vanderbilt Residential Colleges announces a new faculty head of Sutherland House on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Jesse Spencer-Smith, interim dir...
- + Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for winter 2025—This winter, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering an exciting lineup of courses to invite the 50+ community to rediscover the joy of lear...
- + South 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge to close for repairs Nov. 25–Jan. 3—Vanderbilt’s south pedestrian bridge over 21st Avenue South will be closed from Monday, Nov. 25, until Friday, Jan. 3, for repairs and maintenance. [C...
- + Diermeier, Savion reflect on ‘Moments That Matter’ during 2024 Fall Staff Assembly—Since the start of the academic year, Vanderbilt has witnessed a rush of “Moments That Matter”—from surpassing giving goals ahead of schedule to an ex...
- + Staff members honored for excellence in research, service during 2024 Fall Staff Assembly—Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion presented awards at the 2024 Fall Staff Assembly to a m...
- + Turkey Toss 2024: Save the date for Friday, Dec. 13—Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2024 on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Share your ...
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