Kara Furlong

Vanderbilt recently hosted scholars from Fordham University for the public roundtable discussion “Confronting Hate: Antisemitism and Racism” to explore how historic occurrences of antisemitism and anti-Blackness inform current white supremacist movements in the United States.   Read More

John G. Geer, a distinguished political scientist, a dedicated teacher and a longtime administrative and academic strategy leader at Vanderbilt University, will take on a new role in the Office of the Chancellor. Geer has been named a senior advisor to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on key strategic initiatives that promote democracy, free expression and open dialogue—all flagship priorities for the university. Read More

As Vanderbilt celebrates its Sesquicentennial, learn about Kirkland Hall, an iconic campus symbol—no doubt due to its enduring place in university history. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one nomination to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards. The single institutional nomination may be for only one of two award types: the Initiator Award for researchers in postdoctoral training, or the Accelerator Award for early-career diabetes investigators. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to four letters of intent for the summer 2023 cycle of the Mathers Foundation grant program. The mission of The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation is to advance knowledge in the life sciences by sponsoring scientific research that will benefit mankind. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one associate or full professor to submit a letter of intent for the 2024 Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award. Read More

Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by Library Lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, to celebrate Giving Day. Make a donation of any size and enjoy free iced coffee, donuts, Vandy swag, lawn games and a visit from K-9 Officer Max. Read More

Misti Hewatt Yang, who taught courses in the Communication of Science and Technology program and held a secondary appointment in the Department of Communication Studies, died March 23. Read More

The Pulitzer Prize–winning drama Sweat by Lynn Nottage is being performed on both the Fisk and Vanderbilt campuses in April, thanks to a new arts partnership created by the universities’ theatre departments. The show will take place at Vanderbilt’s Neely Auditorium April 13–15. Read More

Dawn Ellerbe, an accomplished communications and marketing leader in the collegiate athletic world, has joined Vanderbilt University as the new assistant vice chancellor for athletic communications and senior associate athletic director. Read More

Students, faculty, administrators and alumni recently gathered on campus to celebrate the official naming of the university’s undergraduate business minor in recognition of Vanderbilt alumni Susan and Keith Hoogland, who made a $5 million commitment on behalf of their family in support of the program. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one proposal for the Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant Program. The foundation supports early-stage investigators engaged in basic biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis or treatment of disease. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the V Foundation V Scholar Award program. The V Foundation aims to “achieve victory over cancer” in part by funding cancer research grants. Read More

The art of six Vanderbilt University students will be featured in Trash Talk, a new exhibition on display in the gallery space at Turnip Green Creative Reuse April 1–29. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier hosted an online all-community meeting on March 29 to discuss the tragic shooting at The Covenant School. Diermeier was joined by fellow university leaders, who offered insight into campus safety policies and procedures, shared resources for mental health and processing traumatic events, and answered questions from the Vanderbilt community. Read More

An assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will examine all aspects of Vanderbilt University Public Safety’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services as part of an accreditation process that occurs every four years. As part of the assessment, VUPS personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments, commendations and other information regarding the agency’s quality of service. Read More

The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust welcomes inquiries from organizations seeking funding for projects that meet its funding interests in ornamental horticulture. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the grant program. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will host an online meeting for the Vanderbilt community on Wednesday, March 29, beginning at 2:30 p.m. In light of Monday’s tragic shooting at The Covenant School, the focus of this meeting will be an opportunity to mourn together as a community as well as share information and resources to help process these events. Read More

Vanderbilt University launched the yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary with a series of events March 24–25, including a formal ceremony in Langford Auditorium, a conversation and performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a concert at the Blair School of Music, a community party and more. Read More

Six pioneering members of the Vanderbilt community who played significant roles in the university’s history were honored at a portrait unveiling and reception March 25 as part of festivities kicking off Vanderbilt’s yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration. Read More