Year: 2024
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New technology could significantly advance genomic analysis and precision medicine
A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a novel tool in the detection and analysis of structural variants in human genomes that could potentially transform genomic analysis and precision medicine. Read MoreOct 10, 2024
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John M. Jumper, DeepMind researcher and Vanderbilt alumnus, shares 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry
John M. Jumper, BS’07, is one of three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Oct. 9. Jumper currently is a senior staff research scientist for DeepMind, a London-based company that made a huge leap forward in solving the protein folding problem using artificial intelligence. He is the third Vanderbilt alumnus to win a Nobel Prize. Read MoreOct 10, 2024
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Three lanes of 21st Avenue South to close for VUMC construction project
On Monday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 15, traffic patterns along 21st Avenue near Medical Center Drive will be adjusted to accommodate the completion of utility work for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center project. Read MoreOct 10, 2024
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Peabody Global Initiatives hosts delegations from Ukraine, Morocco, and China
In September, Peabody Global Initiatives welcomed visitors from institutions in Ukraine, Morocco, and China to deepen connections and explore opportunities for future collaborations. Peabody Global Initiatives is a new initiative of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development to support faculty to pursue international research and disseminate knowledge,… Read MoreOct 9, 2024
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New study finds that anesthesia inhibits brain’s predictive processing
A new study led by Andre Bastos, assistant professor of psychology, found that animal subjects under general anesthesia were unable to detect moderate and complex surprises. This discovery deepens the understanding about the nature of consciousness and how it arises. Read MoreOct 8, 2024
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Kristy Roschke appointed executive director of McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies
Roschke, a renowned expert in media literacy and misinformation, has been named the inaugural executive director of the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies at Vanderbilt University beginning Oct. 15. Roschke will also hold a faculty appointment in the Program in Communication of Science and Technology in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreOct 8, 2024
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This Magic Moment: Vanderbilt football takes down Alabama in historic win
Vanderbilt football takes down the Alabama Crimson Tide to give the Commodores their first win in program history over the top-ranked team in the nation. Read MoreOct 7, 2024
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2024 MacArthur Fellow Keivan Stassun: Reaching for the stars while raising others up
See how a passion to help underrepresented students ignited astrophysicist Keivan Stassun’s mission, earning him a MacArthur “genius” award. Read MoreOct 7, 2024
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Engineering’s Yiorgos Kostoulas named Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Professor Yiorgos Kostoulas has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award for the 2024-25 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Read MoreOct 7, 2024
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Forbes selects Vanderbilt University as one of Tennessee’s Best Employers for 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, Vanderbilt University has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the “Best Employers in Tennessee.” Read MoreOct 7, 2024
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Message from the Alumni Association President
Through Vanderbilt’s remarkable progress in its ongoing historic Dare to Grow campaign, we are charting a collective course that connects great minds with opportunities to offer solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. We are stronger together, and that strength continues through your alumni journey as Vanderbilt for Life. Read MoreOct 4, 2024
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Stronger Together
Vanderbilt's commitment to freedom of expression and civil discourse is inseparable from its collaborative spirit. It is at the heart of the Vanderbilt community. None of the transformative learning and discovery that we cherish as an institution of higher education can happen without it. At Vanderbilt, “unexpected collaborations” will always lead to great things. It is a function of who we are; it is, quintessentially, this community. Read MoreOct 4, 2024
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Dean Krishnendu Roy advocates for increased NIH funding in Washington, D.C.
Krish Roy, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering, recently engaged in a leadership roundtable in Washington, D.C. with NIH Director Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli. Hosted by United for Medical Research (UMR), the forum addressed critical issues in biomedical research funding and efforts to secure sustained federal investments in this vital area. Read MoreOct 4, 2024
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One Guest at a Time: Bernard Nomberg, BA’90, creates an oral history of Vanderbilt football
In January 2020, Bernard Nomberg, BA'90, launched the 'Conversations with Commodores' podcast, along with a Facebook group specifically for Vanderbilt football alumni and others close to the program—coaches, trainers, cheerleaders, etc. Today, the community has grown to around 500 members. For all who played, the stories that emerge on the podcast are their shared history. Read MoreOct 3, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: A guide to the November ballot
As the November 5 general election approaches, it’s important to know what’s on the ballot and how the decisions made at the polls will impact our community and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and issues on the ballot so you can make informed choices on Election Day. Read MoreOct 3, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force rolls out hundreds of exosuits created by Vanderbilt spin-off company to reduce back injuries
A back-relieving exosuit designed by HeroWear, a Nashville-based workforce wearable technology company, was co-founded by Karl Zelik, associate professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and two alumni, is continuing to show its effectiveness with the Royal Australian Air Force ordering hundreds of additional suits and eyeing larger expansion. Read MoreOct 3, 2024
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Erin Calipari wins Society for Neuroscience 2024 Outstanding Career and Research award
Erin Calipari, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research and associate professor of pharmacology and molecular physiology and biophysics, has been recognized with the Society for Neuroscience’s 2024 Jacob P. Waletzky award. Read MoreOct 3, 2024
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Crossword puzzle: How well do you know VU?
How well do you know VU? Try your hand at Vanderbilt trivia with our Dare to Grow crossword puzzle. Read MoreOct 3, 2024
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Vanderbilt’s Most Instagrammable Spots on Campus as Chosen by You
There is something special about being on Vanderbilt’s campus. No matter where you are, amazing views surround you—beautiful and varied architecture, lush greenery and a vibrant campus community—all nestled within the heart of Nashville. The entire Vanderbilt campus is designated as an arboretum, with more… Read MoreOct 2, 2024
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Unexpected Collaborations: The best collaborations lead to new ways of seeing the world
In today’s world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, Vanderbilt walks the walk—not only across departments—but across schools and cultures. Read MoreOct 2, 2024