Year: 2023

Aspiring LeadeReads is HR Employee Learning & Engagement’s professional development book club series, and we invite you to join us for our Fall 2023 read: No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. Read More

The Outstanding Senior award recognizes an exceptional graduating student who has gone above and beyond to build a better Vanderbilt campus. Nominations are due by Friday, Sept. 29.   Read More

For his “eclectic but refined, musical, talky and witty” poetry, renowned poet Major Jackson, professor of English, director of creative writing and holder of the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, has been awarded the 2023 Academy of American Poets Fellowship. Read More

Vanderbilt University issues a statement regarding U.S. News & World Report's "best colleges" rankings methodology. Read More

Co-sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry, this session of the School of Basic Medicine's Apex Lecture Series features developmental biologist Michael Rapé. Read More

Vanderbilt University Chief Data Officer Olivia Kew-Fickus will discuss the methodologies that inform U.S. News & World Report’s annual “best colleges” rankings. The online discussion, designed for Vanderbilt students, families and alumni, will be on Friday, Sept. 29, beginning at noon CT. Read More

Vanderbilt University Chief Data Officer Olivia Kew-Fickus will discuss the methodologies that inform U.S. News & World Report’s annual “best colleges” rankings. The online discussion, designed for Vanderbilt faculty and staff, will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27, beginning at noon CT. Read More

The Service Fair will bring over 35 community partners, organizations and agencies with a variety of missions to Vanderbilt to interact with students who want to get more involved with the Nashville community. Read More

In today's data-driven world, understanding analytics is crucial for making informed decisions. With the power of Generative AI, analytics is no longer confined to data scientists. This workshop will introduce participants to the world of AI-driven analytics, making complex data analysis accessible to everyone. Read More

More than half of the world’s population lives in dense urban areas. The College of Arts and Science’s Grand Challenge Initiative on Cities is hosting a two-day symposium to address critical questions, such as: What makes a successful city, and how might universities and scholars introduce innovative ways of understanding cities, their problems and their solutions? Read More

New this academic year is "Vandy Cooks with Faculty," where faculty from across the university will share their passion for cooking as they prepare their favorite dishes at monthly presentations. For the inaugural session, join Peter Lorge, associate professor of premodern Chinese and military history as he shares two of his favorite Chinese recipes: dry-fried green beans and Yuxiang eggplant. Read More

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, The Arc Tennessee and Able Voices are in search of volunteer interview subjects for the next issue of Kindred Stories of Disability. The topic of the 2024 issue is 'Mental Health and Youth.' Chosen stories and experiences will educate Tennessee legislators and policymakers about the barriers that children and youth with disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions face as they seek access to services. Read More

National Postdoc Appreciation Week continues through Friday, Sept. 22. In collaboration with many campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has curated a roster of events in celebration of the Vanderbilt postdoc community. Read More

Depression is a mental health condition marked by long-lasting sadness and lack of interest in activities. People experiencing depression may find it harder to do daily tasks and connect with others. Talking about depression may not feel comfortable, but depression is common and treatable. If you want help connecting with a mental health expert, Lyra can assist you through your Vanderbilt employee benefits. Read More

This time of year is a great moment to regroup, find your focus and adopt some healthy habits for your body and mind. Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s wellness platform, can help you make the most of the autumn months by encouraging healthy habit change while earning Pulse Cash rewards.  Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will hold the second annual Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders, a program that offers professional development and insight to support participants in health care and academic leadership roles, Nov. 13–17. Applications for the program are open through Oct. 30. Read More

By Jenna Somers Lisa Fazio New research published in Public Opinion Quarterly reveals a correlation between the number of times President Donald Trump repeated falsehoods during his presidency and misperceptions among Republicans, and that the repetition effect was stronger on the beliefs of people who consume information primarily… Read More

The Office of the Chancellor will launch the Lecture Series on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats with an online address by former Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper on Tuesday, Sept. 26. A conversation moderated by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will follow.  Read More

Ellen T. Armour, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Feminist Theology, will discuss her new book, Seeing and Believing: Religion, Digital Visual Culture, and Social Justice, at Vanderbilt University’s Special Collections and University Archives from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The event is free and open to the public. Read More