Immersion Vanderbilt
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Beats beyond the classroom: Vanderbilt’s percussion experience in South Korea
The Vanderbilt Percussion Group, composed of exceptionally talented students from the Blair School of Music, found harmony and inspiration in South Korea as they engaged in master classes with professional musicians and performed on South Korean stages. This educational and exhilarating adventure, sponsored by Immersion Vanderbilt and the Blair… Read MoreMar 15, 2024
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CLASS OF 2024: Tatum Earp composes music with storytelling, family and faith at the core
WATCH: Learn how Blair composition student Tatum Earp was inspired by her late father's senior photography project to create a unique and inspiring Immersion Vanderbilt project. Read MoreJan 12, 2024
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Spring 2024 Buchanan Library Fellowship applications due Jan. 10
The Buchanan Library Fellowship program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students’ understanding of resources and services in Vanderbilt Libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects and present their work at the end of their fellowship. Read MoreJan 5, 2024
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CLASS OF 2024: Childhood experiences inspire Vivek Kumar in health care management
WATCH: Watch as medicine, health and society major Vivek Kumar is inspired by family experiences to fuel his future dreams. Read MoreJan 5, 2024
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Ingram Scholars Program celebrates 30 years
The Ingram Scholars Program, founded in 1993 by then-Board of Trust Chairman E. Bronson Ingram, has led to transformative student experiences for many at Vanderbilt who, in turn, have given service to Nashville and communities around the globe. Read MoreNov 9, 2023
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Metro Council to honor the Nichols Humanitarian Fund with resolution
The Nichols Humanitarian Fund, which provides funding in support of Vanderbilt students who plan to pursue humanitarian immersive experiences, was established in 2006 by the E.C. and Lucile Hamby Nichols Trust, and by Edward C. Nichols Jr., JD’70, and his wife, Janice Nichols. The fund encourages Vanderbilt students to become better citizens of the world and to broaden their thinking by volunteering for humanitarian efforts. Read MoreNov 9, 2023
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Anonymous $6.8 million gift will support Immersion Vanderbilt student projects
A $6.8 million gift from an anonymous donor will support Immersion Vanderbilt and provide funding to students to carry out creative and ambitious projects that deepen their intellect and broaden their horizons. Read MoreOct 27, 2023
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WATCH: Computer science major helps fight infectious diseases with AI-focused Immersion Vanderbilt project
WATCH: Today’s fight against infectious diseases is being waged in the computer lab as much as the wet lab. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vanderbilt researchers and students like School of Engineering undergraduate Karen Pu are expanding the power of computer modeling to identify mutating viruses—and potentially improve vaccines. Read MoreOct 17, 2023
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Computer science major helps fight infectious diseases with AI-focused Immersion Vanderbilt project
By Amy Wolf Today’s fight against infectious diseases is being waged in the computer lab as much as the wet lab. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vanderbilt researchers and students like School of Engineering undergraduate Karen Pu are expanding the power of computer modeling to identify mutating viruses—and potentially improve vaccines. Karen Pu, class... Read MoreOct 17, 2023
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Computer science major helps fight infectious diseases with AI-focused Immersion Vanderbilt project
By Amy Wolf Today’s fight against infectious diseases is being waged in the computer lab as much as the wet lab. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vanderbilt researchers and students like School of Engineering undergraduate Karen Pu are expanding the power of computer modeling to identify mutating viruses—and potentially improve vaccines. Karen Pu, class... Read MoreOct 17, 2023
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The Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt hosts Nichols Humanitarian Fund Service Learning Showcase Oct. 17
The Nichols Humanitarian Fund assists students in the creation of a service learning project, and can support students as Immersion Vanderbilt funding. Recipients can conduct projects domestically or in a location the university will sponsor. The reception is an opportunity to celebrate the 2023 Nichols Fund cohort as we launch the application cycle for summer 2024. Read MoreOct 13, 2023
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Arts and Science senior completes immersion experience in Morocco, earns prestigious award at Army ROTC Summer Training Camp
Grace Kirtley, a law, history and society major with a minor in Arabic, served in the key leadership role of platoon sergeant during an intensive training mission. Read MoreSep 29, 2023
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Study Abroad Fair draws 400 students; new grant will help first-year students get passports
Funded by an Institute of International Education grant received by the Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt in the Office of the Provost, the initiative is part of the ongoing strategy to make study abroad more accessible for all students. Read MoreSep 7, 2023
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Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair set for Nov. 9; student proposals accepted through Oct. 24
The Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt invites undergraduate students to submit proposals for the annual fall Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, which is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9. Read MoreSep 7, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Center for Research on Inequality and Health to study causes and consequences of health-related inequalities
Supported by Discovery Vanderbilt and a collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing, the center will deepen society’s understanding of the causes and consequences of health-related inequalities. An event marking the center’s launch will take place on Monday, Sept. 18. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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WATCH: Chemistry major pursues passions in poetry, dance through Immersion Vanderbilt
JaHyne “JJ” Johnson, BA’23, came to Vanderbilt as a QuestBridge Scholar, ready to “do the work” and come out with a solid career path. What the chemistry major didn’t realize then was that the opportunities he pursued through classes, activities and Immersion Vanderbilt would allow him to write poetry, conduct research, dance in a ballet, launch a podcast and more. Read MoreAug 23, 2023
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Study Abroad and Passport Fair set for Aug. 29
Visit the Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt’s Study Abroad and Passport Fair to learn more about program options directly from study abroad organizations. You can hear from recent study abroad alumni, chat with study abroad advisers and connect with campus partners. Read MoreAug 22, 2023
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Immersion Spotlight: Vanderbilt student-athlete drives sports performance through data analysis
Jared Wheatley may have spent his whole life playing sports, but it wasn’t until he studied the real-world applications of data science that the idea for his Immersion Vanderbilt project was sparked. Read MoreJul 7, 2023
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Little Sphere, Big Power: Students work to build miniature fusion reactor
By Amy Wolf It all started late one night in a first-year residence hall. A group of students were brainstorming ideas for an innovative project to collaborate on, and amid all the ambitious suggestions getting tossed around, one engineering major’s idea stood out: What if they built a miniature nuclear fusion reactor? In typical Vanderbilt... Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Little Sphere, Big Power: Students work to build miniature fusion reactor
By Amy Wolf It all started late one night in a first-year residence hall. A group of students were brainstorming ideas for an innovative project to collaborate on, and amid all the ambitious suggestions getting tossed around, one engineering major’s idea stood out: What if they built a miniature nuclear fusion reactor? In typical Vanderbilt... Read MoreMay 19, 2023