Reagan Villet

For over 35 years, the Hispanic Scholars Program has provided curricular opportunities at the intersection of religious studies and Latine culture to more than 2,000 students at divinity schools and theological programs across the country. Read More

For three days in Silicon Valley, Vanderbilt students stepped inside some of the technology industry’s leading companies. And for students like Kofi Asare, the most important thing they discovered was where they could see themselves going next. Read More

Vanderbilt will celebrate the vital contributions of its postdoctoral community during National Postdoc Appreciation Week, Monday, Sept. 21, through Friday, Sept. 25. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in collaboration with campus partners, has  planned a week of events to recognize postdocs and the important role they play in advancing research, discovery and learning across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Health.  Read More

Three Vanderbilt Master of Marketing grads went to Madrid for the opportunity of a lifetime, plus a splash of European football. Read More

After nearly three decades of research in complex software-enabled systems, Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems is entering its next chapter with a new name: the Institute for Convergent Software Integrated Systems, or ICONS. Read More

September is National Preparedness Month, a time for communities to be intentional about emergency preparedness. Vanderbilt University Public Safety encourages the community to take a moment to review emergency notification settings and make sure you’re prepared to receive emergency notifications when they matter most. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have something to offer everyone in the Vanderbilt community, whether you’re a student, faculty member or staff. Read More

Formerly for Vanderbilt undergraduate business minors only, the career–accelerating master’s program is now open to any four-year college graduate. Read More

Beasley earned two degrees at Vanderbilt, helped lead two major fundraising campaigns for the university, served on the faculty and held various administrative roles. He worked closely with five chancellors, including serving as counselor to the chancellor after retiring, and played a vital role in the university’s evolution and growth. He died Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Nashville. He was 95. Read More

Cooler days and crisp evenings bring a new season of music, art, festivals and outdoor experiences to Nashville. Vanderbilt University is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to highlight events that welcome students, faculty, staff and the broader Nashville community. From stargazing and live music to exhibitions and literary festivals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Nashville this fall. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU & VUMC, combined) may submit Scholar (Career Development) Award, Research Grant, and Survivorship and Supportive Care Research Grant proposals for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation spring grant cycle.  Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one LOI per department to the RRF Foundation for Aging November 2026 cycle. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one nomination per category for the 2027 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to three proposals for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the January 2027 cycle of the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (CFH) Grants program.  Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2027 Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students. Faculty Senate Chair Jason Harris opened the assembly, encouraging the room to embrace this year’s faculty theme of “Let us serve so that all may flourish.” Read More

Norman Henry Tolk, professor emeritus of physics and scientific entrepreneur who fostered interdisciplinary collaboration while elevating physics research at Vanderbilt, died on June 19, 2026. Tolk was 88 years old and lived in Brentwood, Tenn. Read More

A new pilot program between Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and Cambridge University Press will expand Vanderbilt’s Evidence-Based Acquisitions (EBA) ebook agreement with Cambridge to include book publishing opportunities for Vanderbilt authors. Read More

During the Levi Watkins, Jr. Lecture on Oct. 5, 2026, awards will be given to honor at least one VUSM or VUMC faculty member, house staff member, professional degree student, and medical student who have made outstanding contributions through their mentorship of others to honor Dr. Watkins’ commitment to empowering the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers. Read More