Year: 2025
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Engineering professor receives $3.1M NIH grant to develop augmented reality surgery system for precision cochlear implant procedures
Jack Noble, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is working with clinical colleagues to develop and validate an augmented reality vision guidance system to help surgeons place cochlear implants more precisely. The guidance system leverages emerging artificial intelligence technology and uses inexpensive, commonly available equipment, making it practical for many operating rooms. Read MoreAug 22, 2025
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New research points to lipids as possible culprit in age-related vision loss
When we think of the age-old adage about getting old, “What new ache or pain will each new day bring?” we often imagine ailments such as joint or bone pain, a hyperactive bladder, or even memory loss, but Kevin Schey, Stevenson Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, thinks a lot about the loss of eyesight. Read MoreAug 22, 2025
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Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt
Are you searching for health and well-being resources for yourself or another Vanderbilt student? Vanderbilt staff are ready to provide you with support and care. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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Improving Financial Stress: Causes, Signs and Solutions
Stress is a part of life. And one stressor that’s front and center for many of us right now is money. Money provides access to necessities and opportunities, but it’s also a common source of anxiety. With a few key tips, you can learn to manage financial stress and have a healthier relationship with money that promotes financial stability and supports your mental and emotional well-being. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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Among Nashville’s artifacts, School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt students unearth community, history
By Jennifer Kiilerich Teenagers in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV), staff with the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art (VUMA) and Nashville Metro Historical Commission archaeologists recently joined forces in a unique collaboration. Beginning in January 2025 with support from Vanderbilt’s Community Engagement Collaboration Fund, three… Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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Football opener celebrates One Night, One City, One Vanderbilt with complimentary tickets for faculty, staff and students
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are eligible to receive complimentary tickets for the football team’s season opener against Charleston Southern at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, celebrating the exciting next chapter for head coach Clark Lea’s Commodores and a community that lives, works and cheers together. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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College of Arts and Science launches significant changes to undergraduate education in fall 2025
This fall, the College of Arts and Science is introducing strategic structural and pedagogical changes to undergraduate education that will better serve students and faculty and help to deliver an unparalleled undergraduate academic experience. Read MoreAug 20, 2025
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Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate enters next phase with official launch
Discovery Vanderbilt officially launched its Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate, building on a year of development. The interdisciplinary center advances solutions in energy transformation, climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience and sustainable resource use. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Respecting and supporting religious observances at Vanderbilt
As the new academic year begins, many around campus are finding a rhythm for balancing classes, campus activities and community life. For many, this season also holds meaningful moments of faith and tradition. In the weeks and months ahead, many religious and spiritual communities at Vanderbilt will observe significant holy days. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Class of 2029 makes Vanderbilt their home away from home at Move-In
Relive the joy and energy of one of Vanderbilt's favorite traditions Move In Day 2025! Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Undergrads: Apply for Buchanan Library Fellowship by Aug. 24; get immersive learning experience, $1,000 stipend
The Buchanan Library Fellows program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students’ understanding of resources and services in the Vanderbilt libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects, then present their work at the end of the fellowship. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Flex Meals can be purchased in blocks of 10 meals, and are regularly $100 (plus tax) per block for faculty and staff, $150 (plus tax) per block for graduate and professional students. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Founders Walk embraces new Vanderbilt students; emphasizes community, common purpose and collaboration
Founders Walk, an annual tradition at Vanderbilt that celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially begin their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community, took place on Aug. 17, concluding Move-In Weekend. A magical scene awaited students, with a grand entrance marked for each Commons house amid twinkling lights woven through the lawn’s elms and oaks and melodic strains from a string quartet. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Vanderbilt begins search for next dean of Arts and Science, names committee
Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has launched a global search for the next dean of the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science, who will begin their appointment in the 2026–27 academic year. Dean Timothy P. McNamara has announced his decision to step down from the deanship at the end of his term on June 30, 2026, and return to the faculty. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth delivers unforgettable learning experience to Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholars
By Jennifer Kiilerich This July 6 – 23, rising high school seniors in the Cooke Young Scholars Program immersed themselves in life and learning at Vanderbilt University. During the initiative’s annual Senior Summit, 57 students stayed on campus, studied in advanced courses and participated in engaging residential experiences. … Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Vandy in Hollywood connects Vanderbilt to the heart of the entertainment industry
This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood’s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Vanderbilt University expands public programming in NYC with Fall 2025 Faculty Lecture Series
Building on the success of its inaugural public programming in Chelsea, Vanderbilt University today announced the next chapter of its faculty lecture series at Vanderbilt University - New York City. This fall, the university will invite New Yorkers and the Vanderbilt community to explore the intersections of music and spirituality and the mutual influence of technology and education through two public events: “Divine Rhythms: Jazz and the Sacred” on September 25 and “AI and the Future of the American University” on November 13. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Jesús G. Ruiz
Learn more about Prof. Jesús Ruiz and his family and why he's excited to be faculty head of Moore College. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Gilbert Gonzales
See the top songs on Gilbert Gonzales's playlist and learn why he wanted to be a faculty head of house. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Fall Faculty Assembly will be in person on Aug. 28
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver and the Faculty Senate will celebrate faculty achievements and provide key university updates at the 2025 Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Aug. 28. Read MoreAug 14, 2025