Year: 2022

One of the world’s most gifted problem solvers comes to the Wond’ry on Monday, Aug. 29, to share his journey with students considering unique career paths. Read More

Gastrointestinal inflammation, such as occurs in inflammatory bowel disease, triggers the expansion of a population of “bone-eating” cells, leading to bone loss. Read More

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered why the uropathogenic bacterium E. coli, the leading cause of urinary tract infections, is so tenacious; their findings could lead to new ways to prevent recurrent UTIs. Read More

Robert Webster, Richard A. Schroeder Professor of Mechanical Engineering and associate professor of medicine and urology at Vanderbilt University, is part of a collaborative team that has received a more than $2.3 million grant to further develop technology that seeks to prevent patients from having invasive colectomies by using steerable robot-like instruments. Under his second startup... Read More

Dr. James Crowe, Robert Carnahan and their colleagues in the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center won the Gold medal in the 2022 R&D 100 awards for their discovery and development of long-acting antibodies that protect against COVID-19. The discovery of these antibodies has led to the development of Evusheld, pre-exposure therapy to prevent COVID-19 for adults and children over 12 with compromised immune systems or a history of severe adverse reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

We’re excited to share episode four of Unity Talks: A Summer Series, featuring Vanderbilt University Professor and Unity Project Co-Chair Samar Ali and Unity Project Advisory Board member Allida Black. In this discussion, they explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s pathbreaking work to advance human rights and democracy both at home and… Read More

Academic experts and university leaders came together with the VUcept peer mentor group for a candid conversation about freedom of expression on Aug. 22. The discussion centered on the importance of open discourse in providing the necessary conditions for transformative education and pathbreaking research. Read More

We will approach our future as one community dedicated to the lifelong realization of human potential, always remembering our motto: Crescere aude, Latin for “Dare to grow,” writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Career Center recently partnered with Development and Alumni Relations to host a unique networking opportunity for students and alumni with ties to Wall Street and the financial industry at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Read More

Mr. C’s Kids Club is the perfect way to show off your black and gold spirit. Mr. C’s Kids Club is the official youth organization for Vanderbilt Athletics, and members enjoy benefits, invitations and opportunities exclusive to club members. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Office of Government and Community Relations and the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will host a voter registration drive on Friday, Aug. 26, in honor of Women’s Equality Day. The event will be from noon to 2 p.m. on the Rand Terrace. Read More

A crane will be staged along Natchez Trace in Vanderbilt’s Athletics Neighborhood to install new signs at the football stadium. On Thursday, Aug. 25, and Monday, Aug. 29, one lane of Natchez Trace will be closed for the duration of the project, and a second lane will be closed during the crane lifts. Read More

International nuclear waste management pioneer and member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering Frank L. Parker, 96, died Aug. 10 in Nashville. Parker was named Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Emeritus, and professor of civil and environmental engineering, emeritus, in 2011 after a 43-year career at Vanderbilt. Read More

First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21. Read More

SEC Nation will broadcast live from the Vanderbilt campus on Saturday, Sept. 10, in the lead up to the Commodore football team's game against Wake Forest. All Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, alumni, family members and fans are invited to come to the Commons Lawn and be part of the show. Read More

Vanderbilt University is expanding paid parental leave for staff from two weeks to eight weeks starting Sept. 1, 2022. Staff paid parental leave can now be used any time during the first four months following the birth of a child or four months after adoption.   Read More

Vanderbilt Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement team welcomes 49 leaders to the 12th class of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy and the fourth class of Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment. Read More

At Vanderbilt, resources supporting your needs as a student are everywhere. Knowing where to look and whom to ask can help you navigate the university and set you on the right course to success. Read More

We are entering this semester with an incredible tailwind thanks to your dedication and ambitious reaching, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver in a message to Vanderbilt faculty. Read More

Larry C. Hall, a retired chemistry professor who taught thousands of Vanderbilt students and directed training programs for high school and college teachers and others with responsibility for hazardous materials, died Aug. 15. Read More