Reagan Villet

In an age defined by information overload, viral narratives, and deepening political divides, Vanderbilt University’s McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies is positioning itself at the forefront of media literacy education. Read More

From her home office across West 21st Street in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, Double ‘Dore Emily Baker Tobin can look out at the Gothic spires and collegiate quadrangle of the General Theological Seminary (GTS)—a landmark that has framed her daily life for years. As a lifelong Episcopalian, she had long admired the buildings, but could never have imagined that one day she would bring her alma mater to the historic campus. Read More

This month, Blair School of Music viola professor David Samuel will lead three students to Medellín, Colombia, for ten days of performance, teaching, and cultural exchange. It’s an experience designed to extend far beyond the concert stage. Read More

On an April morning, more than 100 Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered around poster displays that told stories of collaboration, creativity and shared purpose. The inaugural “Bridging Campus and Community: Community Engagement Symposium,” held April 23, invited attendees to explore 32 presentations showcasing how Vanderbilt and community organizations are working together to address real-world challenges. The poster-style event celebrated partnerships spanning service-learning, research and creative work. Read More

Memorial Day is a National Day of Remembrance, but for students like Chaplain (Captain) William Dykes, honoring the fallen is daily work. Read More

William R. Kenan, Jr. Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences Brandt Eichman is the first Vanderbilt faculty member to be awarded the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship. Jointly funded by the Royal Society and the Wolfson Foundation, the fellowship invites outstanding international researchers to a U.K. university or research institution to foster collaborative connections and enrich global scientific research. Read More

In a time marked by partisan divides and international conflicts, a new Vanderbilt University poll finds personal economic stress looms largest for Tennesseans. Anxiety over the cost of groceries, housing and monthly bills spans political parties and income levels. Deepening malaise about the cost of living is reflected by more than half of Tennesseans saying the country is headed in the wrong direction.  Read More

Two research groups connected with the Vanderbilt School of Engineering have been awarded multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA to work on solving some of the toughest problems in space exploration: protecting electronics from radiation and stabilizing energy generation and delivery systems. These issues are mission-critical as NASA plans missions to the moon and Mars. Read More

Conventional wisdom has long held that people who live in violent neighborhoods suffer consequences whether they’re direct victims of crime or not. A new study from Assistant Professor Panka Bencsik has begun to scientifically test that hypothesis—which is an important part of quantifying violent crime’s overall costs and negative impacts. “This paper shows how [people] still suffer from crimes occurring close to home,” Bencsik said, information that could be useful to policymakers who want to promote mental health. Read More

Vanderbilt University is expanding its commitment to academic, professional and personal growth for their students. Dialogue Vanderbilt, the university’s catalyst for better conversations, has announced the launch of the SPHERE Fellowship, a premier international program that embeds students in centers of global significance to practice the art of constructive, high-stakes dialogue. Read More

During a special ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida on March 16, Cody Crowell, BS’07, was honored with Vanderbilt’s Pathfinder Award in recognition of his exceptional vision and dedication in helping the university identify and pursue transformative opportunities, particularly his leadership in championing our expanded presence in West Palm Beach. Read More

Scientific expertise is increasingly part of conversations shaping federal policy, but most researchers are never trained to engage in that process. This spring, Vanderbilt University graduate students gained firsthand experience navigating the intersection of science and policymaking in Washington, D.C. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have migrated to a new journal finder for open access publishing. Read More

Lamar Alexander, BA’62, continues a six-decade journey on the path of public service, one that famously began with a thousand-mile trek across Tennessee in his signature red-and-black plaid shirt. However, for the Vanderbilt community, his legacy is rooted even deeper—stretching back to his days as an undergraduate, serving as editor of The Vanderbilt Hustler and a key student voice of support for racial integration at the university. Soon, a variety of activities led by the university will allow the broader community to learn more about his storied history and engage with the former Tennessee governor and U.S. senator. Read More

Anchored in community and powered by participation, this Giving Day was a powerful reminder of what our faculty, staff and students make possible together. Read More

A key gathering for dialogue about the latest themes, challenges and resources impacting campus safety, the annual conference brings together leaders from university police departments and emergency management teams. Read More

At Vanderbilt, federally supported research takes many forms, from humanities scholarship to national security partnerships and early-stage innovation. That work came into focus during recent visits from members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty, staff and administrators can gain free unlimited access to Inside Higher Ed courtesy of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. This online news source provides daily updates, in-depth analysis and career resources for higher education professionals, covering topics such as federal policy, faculty issues, admissions, technology, AI and more. Read More

In many ways, the stigma around mental health has started to soften in recent years, especially as more public figures speak out about their struggles and as more resources become available at Vanderbilt and beyond. But donors Diana Grant, BA’85, and Daniel Frey are committed to taking this progress even further. Read More

Vanderbilt University has appointed Kevin Galloway as the next faculty director of the Ingram Scholars Program, effective July 1. Galloway, the Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry and a research associate professor of mechanical engineering, will succeed Kelly Goldsmith, who has served as faculty director since January 2024. Goldsmith will step down from the role at the conclusion of the academic year to expand her new role as associate provost for strategic initiatives in undergraduate education.  Read More