Year: 2024
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Poet Stephanie Niu awarded 2024 Vanderbilt University Literary Prize
A panel of jurists selected Niu’s I Would Define the Sun, a collection of poems about resisting scarcity through language. The inaugural prize drew more than 300 submissions and honors Vanderbilt University’s strong connection to the arts. Read MoreJul 9, 2024
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Vanderbilt welcomes Mexican consul general, celebrates ‘21 for 21’ book donation
Vanderbilt University recently welcomed Javier Díaz de León, consul general of Mexico in Atlanta, for a campus visit. Organized by the Division of Government and Community Relations, the event forged meaningful connections between the consulate and the university. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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VUIT unveils redesigned website; Update your bookmarks to the new site links
Vanderbilt University Information Technology has announced the launch of the revamped VUIT website, which offers an updated, accessible, and user-friendly platform to meet the needs of students, faculty, researchers and staff. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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New Vanderbilt Staff Athletics League begins July 16
At Vanderbilt, we are dedicated to cultivating a campus culture that prioritizes the holistic well-being of our staff. The Vanderbilt Staff Athletics Program, or "Staff-Letics" for short, embodies this unwavering commitment. The new initiative goes beyond just promoting physical activity; it also fosters a deep sense of community, camaraderie and belonging among our Vanderbilt staff and colleagues. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Tiny homes, big impact: Civil engineers tackle homeless recovery project
When civil engineering students met to choose their senior capstone design projects, they all wanted to work with The Village at Glencliff, a respite community of 12 tiny homes for some of Nashville’s most medically vulnerable homeless citizens that provides a safe place to recover after a hospitalization. So, they created three projects for one client. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Collaboration between Québec, Vanderbilt to highlight Heard Libraries collections, foster cultural exchange
A new partnership between the government of Québec and Vanderbilt University will bolster opportunities for academic and cultural exchange involving the Canadian province and the Nashville institution. The collaboration was announced June 18 at an event celebrating Québec’s deep ties to Middle Tennessee that also served as an early observance of la Fête nationale du Québec—Québec’s annual national day. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Nakasone receives William Oliver Baker Award for contributions to national security
Retired General Paul Nakasone, who was named as the founding director of the Vanderbilt Institute for National Security earlier this year, received the 2024 William Oliver Baker Award, given in honor of the former president of Bell Labs and a longtime Presidential science advisor. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Vanderbilt researchers, leaders participate in convening at King’s College Cambridge to discuss critical issues pertaining to post-quantum cryptography
The May 21 event at King’s College brought together world-class researchers and academics as well as representatives from industry, and government officials, to explore the latest advancements in research, identify pathways for collaboration, and discuss challenges and solutions for post-quantum cryptography. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Les Paul Foundation Grants Program 2024
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Les Paul Foundation Grants program. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships
Vanderbilt University may nominate up to three tenure-track faculty per department for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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Johnson, Gooch recognized as distinguished fellows
Rolanda Johnson and Michael Gooch were recently honored for their contributions to nursing with fellow designations. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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A new approach to regulating speech on social media: Treating users as workers
“Social Network as Work,” by Francesca Procaccini, sets a novel paradigm for regulating speech on social media by equating the use with labor. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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Heard that Bird: Creanza Lab develops free curriculum to teach birdsong identification
The Creanza Lab, along with alumnus Matt Wilkins, BA’06, created a birdsong identification lesson plan for middle and high school students. The game show lets participants identify which birds they can hear in various pop culture media, such as movies, music, or video games. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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Mildred T. Stahlman, who pioneered the treatment of lung disease in premature infants and who was a tireless advocate of children of all ages, has died
Dr. Stahlman, professor of Pediatrics and Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is credited with establishing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) the nation’s first newborn intensive care unit to use monitored respiratory therapy in babies born with damaged lungs. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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College of Arts and Science restructures dean’s office; Schachter assumes new role as senior associate dean of academic affairs
The changes were driven by the college’s continued focus on undergraduate education. Since early 2022, the College of Arts and Science has been developing a new general education curriculum, the A&S College Core, which will be introduced to students in fall 2025. The new dean’s office structure positions the college to support students and faculty as the new curriculum comes to life. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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ISSS recruiting community members to join ‘First Friends’ program for international students
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking members of the Vanderbilt and greater Nashville communities for the First Friends program, which matches new international students with a local to help welcome them and ease their transition into American culture. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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Take precautions: Heat stress safety
As summer temperatures in Nashville soar, the combination of high heat and humidity can create dangerous conditions that can lead to heat-related illnesses if proper precautions are not taken. Here are some essential tips to help you beat the heat and stay safe and healthy this summer. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab awards seed grants to four emerging digital initiatives
Four digital technology projects in the initial stages of development will advance at Vanderbilt, thanks to funding from the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab. The project proposals were evaluated for their cultural importance, global impact and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as their ability to be preserved in perpetuity. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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Schwartzman receives funding to create employment mentorship program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Peabody College Special Education research assistant professor and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center member Ben Schwartzman recently received funding from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation to create a peer mentorship program between job-seeking and employed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt unveils mural honoring Black country music legends on Juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth, a new mural honoring Black country music artists was unveiled on June 19 at the site of the former Vanderbilt Printing Services building. The mural, created by local artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik, draws inspiration from stories and history featured in Vanderbilt professor and award-winning songwriter Alice Randall’s latest book, My Black Country. Read MoreJul 1, 2024