Year: 2024

Maha Elgenaidi, founder and executive director of the Islamic Networks Group, will visit Vanderbilt’s Rothschild Black Box Theater next month for a conversation with Divinity School Dean Yolanda Pierce. The discussion is expected to explore Elgenaidi’s perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict and the theological context and historical backdrop shaping it, along with her advice on effective communication practices around deeply personal and polarizing topics. Read More

  Luis Leyva (Vanderbilt University) Luis Leyva, associate professor of mathematics education and STEM higher education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, was recently recognized  by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and Out in STEM (oSTEM) for his research contributions that promote educational… Read More

The Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) released a series of four briefs that highlight key findings from the 2023 Tennessee Educator Survey on teacher recruitment and retention, school counselors, school leader experiences, and mental health in Tennessee schools. TERA is a research-practice partnership at… Read More

Steven Wernke, associate professor and chair of anthropology, has developed GeoPACHA (Geospatial Platform for Andean Culture, History and Archaeology), a web application that allows researchers to map archaeological sites in the Andes at a greater scale than ever before. GeoPACHA has enabled new discoveries about past human occupation in the region that will be featured in six articles in the February issue of the journal Antiquity. Read More

Mohammed AlQuraishi, assistant professor at Columbia University, will give an Apex Lecture on Monday, Jan. 29, at 12:00 p.m. CT in 214 Light Hall. His talk, “The State of Protein Structure Prediction and Friends,” is hosted by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and co-sponsored by the Center for Applied AI in Protein Dynamics. Read More

In the face of a historic snowfall on Jan. 15, Vanderbilt University staff worked diligently to ensure necessary university operations continued to run during the week of winter weather. Read More

Vanderbilt students can access a number of services through the Student Care Network offices, including Student Care Coordination, the Center for Student Wellbeing, the University Counseling Center and the Student Health Center. Read More

As a thank you for your service and dedication to Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Human Resources has reserved a limited number of tickets for employees and their guests to attend the Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee women’s basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 18.  Read More

As we continue to see the effects of winter weather, it is crucial to remain vigilant and aware of potential hazards. To mitigate risks, we urge everyone to use caution on campus. If you see something that looks particularly hazardous, report it as soon as possible to Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations. Read More

Nathaniel C. Fick, inaugural U.S. ambassador at large for cyberspace and digital policy, will visit campus on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to participate in a fireside conversation to discuss national security issues from the cyberspace and digital policy perspective. Faculty and staff are invited to register and attend the event. Read More

Electronic W-2s are now available through ADP W-2 Services as an enhanced benefit for Vanderbilt University employees. Read More

The Division of Government and Community Relations is launching a funding opportunity for faculty and staff who are partnering with local organizations. The Community Engagement Collaboration Fund aims to help Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville community work better together.  Read More

Steven Wernke, associate professor and chair of anthropology, has developed GeoPACHA (Geospatial Platform for Andean Culture, History and Archaeology), a web application that allows researchers to map archaeological sites in the Andes at a greater scale than ever before. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab will be funding four projects, providing grants of up to $4,000 each to Vanderbilt faculty members who have projects or project ideas requiring digital technology, or who are looking to develop a proof of concept to attract larger funding opportunities. Read More

Avenir Award funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse recognizes research that represents “the future of addiction science.” Brown’s research is creating an AI-experiment feedback loop that will help optimize painkilling drugs to be less addictive. Read More

Join Chef Jake Barton from Vanderbilt University Campus Dining as he demonstrates techniques for layering flavors, pairing fresh ingredients for maximum taste and making dishes visually appealing. The event will be on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read More

Throughout the brain’s cortex, neurons are arranged in six distinctive layers, which can be readily seen with a microscope. André Bastos, assistant professor of psychology, is senior author on a study published in Nature Neuroscience detailing that these layers also show distinct patterns of electrical activity, which are consistent over many brain regions and across several animal species, including humans. Read More

A multidisciplinary group of investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Pennsylvania received a $3.2 million grant to develop novel brain network-based measures to guide surgical decisions and improve outcomes in the field of epilepsy surgery. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the 2024 International Fine Print Dealer’s Association (IFPDA) Foundation Grants Program. Read More

This small group program is a relevant and practical experience that we co-create together—an intentional space to focus on your life and career design, with thought-provoking activities and discussions, supportive peers and a Designing Your Life Coach to support you. Read More