Year: 2024
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Vanderbilt University joins Mayor O’Connell and community partners to launch Nashville Catalyst Fund
Vanderbilt University has joined Mayor Freddie O’Connell, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, First Horizon, the Metro Housing Division and other funding partners in launching the Nashville Catalyst Fund. This innovative initiative aims to address Nashville’s affordable housing challenges through a new tool designed to create, preserve and develop more affordable housing options across the city. Read MoreJun 28, 2024
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Updated pedestrian, vehicle routes near Frist Athletics Village starting July 1
As part of the Central Utilities Initiative project in the Frist Athletics Neighborhood, vehicle and pedestrian routes in the area are changing. Read MoreJun 27, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may select one nominee for the Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 NEH Summer Stipends
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends program. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 Searle Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2025 Searle Scholars Program. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt names spring 2024 Seeding Success Grant awards
Thirteen innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 round of Seeding Success internal grants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation announced the recipient list on May 31. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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TRANSLATE program secures $1.99M grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students
Vanderbilt University's TRANSLATE program has secured a $1.99 million federal grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students in grades 4-6. Directed by Emily Phillips Galloway, assistant professor of multilingual learning and literacy education, the program empowers teachers to leverage students' linguistic diversity, showing promising results in improving reading comprehension. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Portion of Terrace Place to close July 9–11; garage will host annual, daily and hourly parking options
A portion of Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues will be closed July 9–11 for a construction project on the roof of the Baker Building. All entrances to Terrace Place and Baker parking garages will be open. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Mitchell Seligson, Centennial Professor of Political Science, emeritus, has died
Mitchell A. Seligson, Centennial Professor of Political Science, professor of sociology, emeritus, and founder of the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) Lab died June 1, 2024, in New York City. He was 78. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Student Affairs announces new directors for Black Cultural Center, LGBTQI Life
Vanderbilt Student Affairs has appointed new leaders. ReChard Peel is now director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Hannah Jones will lead the K.C. Potter Center. Both will work to advance Student Affairs mission to enhance students’ feelings of belonging on campus, oversee culturally relevant and timely programming for the campus community and continue to position the centers as intentional and innovative places at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt Unity Poll explains why democracy may take center stage in this week’s presidential debate—and the campaign more broadly
With the first presidential debate of 2024 quickly approaching, the American public is expressing widespread concern about the state of democracy and our Constitution. There is also consensus among Americans that free speech is fundamental to democratic governance, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of unity and beliefs on government and democracy. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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David H. Wasserman, esteemed scientist and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has died
A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, David Wasserman led groundbreaking research studies on the role of physical exercise, insulin-stimulation and diet in metabolism Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Payne Hall to undergo modernization, transformative renovation
Payne Hall, which is on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus, will undergo an extensive interior renovation and modernization of the building’s systems starting in summer 2024. Read MoreJun 24, 2024
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Gilligan awarded spot in American Geophysical Union’s Voices for Science program
Jonathan Gilligan was awarded admittance to the American Geophysical Union’s 2024-2025 Voices for Science program to hone their communication and advocacy skills to increase understanding and support of science. The program trains scientists to communicate the value of Earth and space science to key decision makers, journalists, and the public, with the hope of solving some of the most critical climate-related challenges facing society. Read MoreJun 21, 2024
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Test project uses AI system to improve transit accessibility in Chattanooga
Vanderbilt researchers have developed an innovative software system incorporating artificial intelligence that aims to improve the efficiency of public transportation for individuals with special needs. Read MoreJun 20, 2024
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Vanderbilt, mayor’s office announce Nashville Innovation Alliance
The Nashville Innovation Alliance seeks to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region’s ecosystem for innovation and to research, develop and deploy technology and analytically based solutions to challenges facing Nashville and Davidson County. Read MoreJun 20, 2024
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Vanderbilt University’s People, Culture and Belonging division unveils transformative updates
Since its inception in December 2023, Vanderbilt University's People, Culture and Belonging division has worked to enhance the staff experience and foster innovation. Today, PCB announces a series of updates aimed at revolutionizing operational efficiency and elevating the employee experience, solidifying the university’s commitment to its core values: belonging, self-direction, growth and collaboration. Read MoreJun 18, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: FY25 Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit up to 2 nominees for the Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research grant opportunity. Read MoreJun 17, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: FY25 Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award
Vanderbilt University may submit up to 2 nominees for the Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award opportunity. Read MoreJun 17, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Fall 2024 Mathers Foundation Grant Program
Vanderbilt University may submit up to three letters of intent for the Fall 2024 cycle of the Mathers Foundation grant program. Read MoreJun 17, 2024