Year: 2022

Members of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative took a field trip to Coon Creek Science Center (CCSC) to dig for fossils. Read More

A team including the Sanders lab developed a new methodology for finding small molecules associated with lipid rafts, an essential part of cell structure and regulation. Read More

Experts from the Vanderbilt LGBT Policy Lab a discussion about the state of research regarding LGBTQ+ rights and policy and the effects of pro- and anti- queer policies on health, education, economic outcomes and overall well-being Read More

Vanderbilt Blair's Eunoia String Quartet, coached by Carolyn Huebl, professor of violin, won the 2022 Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music String competition. They and another Blair student ensemble, the Arsevi Trio, competed as two of only seven national finalists. Read More

Vanderbilt University will host a series of events April 8–9 in honor of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s investiture. Surrounding the ceremony will be opportunities for the VU community to learn more about the university's past and future, and to enjoy a grand family-friendly celebration.  Read More

Michael King, J. Lawrence Wilson Professor of Engineering and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been named chair-elect for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s College of Fellows. Read More

For the last three years, Lorena Infante Lara has served as science writer, editor and social media manager for the Office of the Dean of Basic Sciences. But she first joined the Vanderbilt community in 2013 as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biochemistry. Read More

The second annual Vanderbilt Nonprofit Speaker Series will be Sunday, April 3, in Sarratt Cinema. The daylong event features five speakers discussing women’s empowerment, global literacy, humanitarian aid and more. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver will discuss “Science and Social Impact: A Path From Early-stage Career to University Leadership” on Monday, April 4, at noon in Light Hall, Room 208. Read More

Vanderbilt MBA candidates Emily Brennan and Nora Sultan, both MBA’22, have made it their mission to bring awareness to the disparities women face in the working world. Through their podcast, “The MBA Ladies,” Brennan and Sultan have created a safe space for dialogue surrounding these difficult and sometimes controversial topics. Read More

The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust welcomes inquiries from organizations seeking funding for projects that meet its funding interests in ornamental horticulture. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the grant program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit only two proposals per year to the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grant Programs for Organizations. The proposals must be from separate departments, and each proposal must be submitted to a different grant program. Read More

Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to the Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system through the VERA training page, FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read More

President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Vice Provost for Research Padma Raghavan to the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science. Raghavan is Vanderbilt University’s vice provost for research and a professor of computer science. Read More

Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering, has announced the 2022 members of the school’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni, as well as a new member of the school’s Circle of Distinguished Friends. Read More

“Imagining a Digitally Equitable Future,” a free virtual panel focused on digital equity in Nashville, will be held on Friday, April 1, from noon to 1:30 p.m. CT. Read More

Duke Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Schrader will discuss "Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John: A Case of Textual Suppression?" on Wednesday, March 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Vanderbilt Divinity School, Room 124. Schrader will share her peer-reviewed research about the possibility that Mary Magdalene’s role was deliberately suppressed by copyists of the Gospel of John. Read More

WeGo Public Transit is implementing systemwide service changes that offer bus riders improved frequency on local routes during peak times, route extensions and more late-night trips on select routes. Learn more about the service changes that will take effect April 3. Read More

Vanderbilt’s graduating seniors are encouraged to participate in this year’s Graduate Recognition Ceremonies for specific identity groups as part of the university’s 2022 Commencement celebrations. Read More

Get Active in April with Health Plus. Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps for a chance to win great prizes. The more steps you accumulate, the more prize drawing entries you receive. Read More