Year: 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2022 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. This program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Pew Biomedical Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2022 Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. The award supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to human health. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit two letters of intent for the 2022 Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant. The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Covenant Foundation Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one letter of intent to the 2021 Covenant Foundation Grants. The Covenant Foundation invites applications for innovative programs in Jewish schools, community organizations and other institutional settings. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Ask an Expert: How do social media companies moderate user content?
Vanderbilt School of Law Assistant Clinical Professor Gautam Hans addresses how social media platforms curate content for their users. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Ask an Expert: How can you spot misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines?
Assistant Professor of Psychology Lisa Fazio discusses how to distinguish between valid and false information regarding the COVID-19 vaccines. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Ask an Expert: Why is it still vital to follow COVID-19 safety protocols upon receiving the vaccine?
Vanderbilt University Senior Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education and Professor of Medicine Donald W. Brady discusses the importance of continuing to follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols even after receiving the vaccine during the Spring Return to Campus Town Hall on Jan. 13, 2021. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Trans-institutional collaboration receives $2 million BRAIN Initiative grant, developing brain organoids to map neurological development
Researchers will combine expertise in developmental cell biology and tissue engineering/microfluidics to develop highly complex organoids, with the goal of understanding currently incurable neurological disorders. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Vanderbilt to celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February
Vanderbilt’s annual celebration of Black History Month—a time to acknowledge and appreciate the history, experience and accomplishments of Black people on the university's campus, across the country and globally—will include presentations, panel discussions, play readings, yoga sessions and more, most to be held virtually. Read MoreFeb 1, 2021
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Message from Chancellor Diermeier on Provost Wente’s appointment as Wake Forest president
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shares a message on Provost Susan R. Wente's appointment as the 14th president of Wake Forest University. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Susan R. Wente named president of Wake Forest University
Susan R. Wente, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, will become president of Wake Forest University July 1, 2021, after a pathbreaking 19-year career at Vanderbilt, where her influence and leadership were felt at every level of the institution. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Provost’s Office of Inclusive Excellence launches First-Generation Students website
The Provost’s Office of Inclusive Excellence has launched the First-Generation Students website, which includes information, resources and support services for first-generation students at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Women’s Center seeks nominations for 2021 awards
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize and honor Vanderbilt community members for their contributions to the advancement of university women. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Feb. 26. Read MoreJan 31, 2021
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Inclusive Book Group to discuss Maya Angelou’s ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ March 3
Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, March 3, to discuss Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Health Plus Nutrition Corner: Eating healthy fats
Fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, but it's important to choose the right types of fat. Limit saturated and trans fats, which increase bad cholesterol. Increase omega-3 and unsaturated fats, which help lower cholesterol. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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‘The Death of The Artist’ discussion with author William Deresiewicz Feb. 16
Join the Curb Center at Vanderbilt for a virtual discussion with New York Times bestselling author William Deresiewicz, whose new book explores changing ideas about the nature of art and the role of the artist in society—from Music Row to Silicon Valley and much more. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Library hosts GIS workshops Feb. 11–12, 25–26
Heard Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications Office and the Spatial Analysis Research Lab will host two virtual geographic information system (GIS) workshops for spring 2021. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt Changemakers series kicks off with event featuring Owen alumni entrepreneurs
The inaugural Vanderbilt Changemakers event featured a discussion with Owen Graduate School of Management alumni Nat Robinson, MBA’07, JD’18, and Tori Samples, BMus’12, MBA’18, about the company they created to provide virtual banking services to refugees and migrants. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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New series of classes highlights diverse disciplines, with Vanderbilt at the core
A series of trans-institutional courses designed through the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities is using Vanderbilt’s campus as a living lab, giving students—future historians, architects, archaeologists, curators and engineers among them—unique hands-on experiences. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Grand opening concert highlights Vanderbilt’s partnership with National Museum of African American Music
Vanderbilt University will celebrate the grand opening of the National Museum of African American Music on Saturday, Jan. 30, with a virtual concert from Vanderbilt Blair School of Music featuring works by Black composers. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. CT and will be broadcast from Blair’s livestreaming page. Read MoreJan 29, 2021