Amy Wolf

See how mostly engineering students used design thinking to create a garment for a world-renowned artist in a premier global art show. Read More

Meet the researcher who pioneered ways to protect online medical data and is training the next generation to advance tech in health and protect your privacy. Read More

Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt community is mourning the death of Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics, who died June 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Olani was a revered professor and mentor who had been teaching at Vanderbilt since 2018. Olani was… Read More

Eleven of Vanderbilt University’s most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year’s recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement. “These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that are strengthening Vanderbilt’s… Read More

Check out the initial author lineup for the 2026 Southern Festival of Books! Read More

We all love to talk. But is language just a tool we use to communicate—or is it something more powerful? How does it impact democracy, identity and access? In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Akshya Saxena, associate professor of English at Vanderbilt, and Provost C. Cybele Raver dig into the fascinating and layered history—and future—of language. Read More

You’ve collected the memories, the achievements, the friends that will last a lifetime. You’ve learned so much and challenged yourself; working together in ways you never imagined. You, Class of 2026, are Vanderbilt graduates. And this is only the beginning. Watch this special look at the Class of 2026… Read More

Are you happy? What defines happiness and how does that impact your pursuit of achievement and purpose? In this special Quantum Potential podcast, hear from bestselling author, scholar and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks. Read More

Relive the excitement and accomplishment as we celebrate the graduating Class of 2026! Read More

WATCH: Members of the Class of 2026 express how they've experienced Vanderbilt's core values of collaboration, support, growth and community. Read More

See the powerful challenge bestselling author and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks gives that could make our lives more meaningful. Highlights from Graduates Day 2026 Read More

Learn about the outstanding graduates chosen as each school's Founder's Medalist recipients for the Class of 2026 Read More

What are your favorite college memories? In this special series, watch members of the Class of 2026 and Commodores student-athletes show us their favorite Vanderbilt moments. Read More

A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read More

When will you feel like you have enough? From panic-buying to FOMO to the relentless drive for “more,” why does the fear of “running out” sharpen our focus while also dictating some of our most irrational behaviors? Listen to this Quantum Potential podcast for a fascinating conversation with scarcity expert and professor of marketing Kelly Goldsmith. Read More

See how Vanderbilt is strengthening longstanding partnerships with the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England and the University of Liverpool. Read More

Thinking of getting an advanced degree? Graduate, professional students give their best advice. Read More

See this year's winner of the Chancellor's Cup! Read More

Graduate and professional students share how they've become more of the person they want to be while at Vanderbilt. Read More

How can democratic societies endure, and even flourish, amid deep disagreement? Get ready for a fascinating and timely episode of the Quantum Potential podcast with political scientist and philosophy professor Dr. Robert Talisse and Provost C. Cybele Raver. Read More