Year: 2023

Whether working on dynamic discoveries in the lab, connecting with students and faculty or pursuing his passion for nature photography, acclaimed biomedical researcher John Kuriyan is inspired by his recent move to join Vanderbilt as the new dean of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and Distinguished University Professor. Read More

Vanderbilt University will host the Impact Evaluation Network of the Latin American and the Caribbean Economic Association for its 16th annual meeting on April 20 and 21. The event will bring together experts on policy impact evaluation to advance knowledge in the field, promote impact evaluation methodologies, increase research… Read More

Dawn Ellerbe, an accomplished communications and marketing leader in the collegiate athletic world, has joined Vanderbilt University as the new assistant vice chancellor for athletic communications and senior associate athletic director. Read More

Students, faculty, administrators and alumni recently gathered on campus to celebrate the official naming of the university’s undergraduate business minor in recognition of Vanderbilt alumni Susan and Keith Hoogland, who made a $5 million commitment on behalf of their family in support of the program. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one proposal for the Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant Program. The foundation supports early-stage investigators engaged in basic biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis or treatment of disease. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the V Foundation V Scholar Award program. The V Foundation aims to “achieve victory over cancer” in part by funding cancer research grants. Read More

In the Four With a ‘Dore series, we’re getting to know Vanderbilt students four questions at a time. In today’s installment, meet Rhylee Tucker from the Class of 2025, a Pauls Valley, OK native with a major in theater and a minor in history. Read More

Professor Barsky first started corresponding with Noam Chomsky more than 30 years ago, and this relationship fueled 3 biographies published by MIT Press. This interview describes the genesis of this work. Read More

The Project Safe Center has teamed up with various offices and student organizations to provide programming in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April. These programs are designed to highlight everyday actions to prevent acts of sexual violence and support those who have been impacted. Read More

"Emerge 2023: I, Chatbot," a free one-day conference on emerging technologies, will be on Saturday, April 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The conference is hosted annually by Vanderbilt University’s Women in Computing student organization and will feature talks by top experts from H2O.ai, CGI and Vandersall Collective, among others. The event is open to the public; registration is required. Read More

Are you new to higher education or looking for a better understanding of the environment and terminology? The HR Employee Learning and Engagement team invites you to participate in Understanding Higher Education: An Overview of Higher Education, a new self-paced and interactive course from CUPA-HR.   Read More

All employees are encouraged to report any work-related injury or illness, no matter how slight the injury may be. Prompt reporting helps obtain medical care you may need to prevent further injury, to avoid delays in workers’ compensation benefits and to prevent further occurrences from any remaining hazards in the workplace.  Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on April 12, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the Way of Work (WoW) Series – Part 2: Contribution and Autonomy for the Win. Read More

For her scholarship that has led to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for thyroid cancer, Dr. Nancy Carrasco has been honored with a 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award. Read More

Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and students are asked to participate in a research project to help make our campus safer and more comfortable for pedestrians. Read More

“Remembrance and Reflection: A Gathering for the Vanderbilt Community in Honor of The Covenant School” will be Tuesday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the Wyatt Center Rotunda, with a reception to follow. Read More

Faculty who would like to serve as a 2023 faculty marshal should RSVP by Friday, April 14, to participate. Faculty marshals are central to Commencement, creating a dignified and beautiful celebration of Vanderbilt graduates and their academic achievement.   Read More

An upcoming free conference on emerging technologies will focus on artificial intelligence and feature talks by top experts from H2O.ai, CGI, and Vandersall Collective, among others. The event is open to the public and offers raffle prizes and networking opportunities. Read More

Vanderbilt engineering faculty members Paul Harris and Jamey Young have been elected to the 2023 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Read More

The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host a watch party on Tuesday, April 4, at 5 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 306 as part of the University of Southern California Climate Forward Conference. The Unity Project will livestream the panel “Finding Common Ground in the Climate Conversation,”… Read More