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April 10, 2025
CAMPUS NEWS
New science building to house collaborative space for three Vanderbilt schools and colleges
Stevenson Science Building
Radical collaboration is the driving vision for the state-of the-art science building planned for the current site of Stevenson Center 6. The new building will be a shared space for the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine Basic Sciences; it will address the growing need for updated, accessible and sustainable facilities that offer space for an open exchange of ideas. Read More
RESEARCH
Provost launches Discovery Bridge Funding Program
People run over a gap in two roads that is patched with a "bridge" created by a piggy bank.
Over the past few months, the federal research funding landscape has begun to shift. As a response to some of the transitions taking place, Vanderbilt University is launching the Provost Discovery Bridge Funding Program. This program will provide short-term financial support ranging from three to six months to faculty researchers affected by changes in federal policy. Read More
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
LISTEN: Quantum Potential Podcast episode five, featuring Felipe Barrera-Osorio
Felipe Barrera-Osorio
In this episode of Quantum Potential, Felipe Barrera-Osorio joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss his groundbreaking research—comparing the impact of need-based versus merit-based micro-scholarship programs in rural, low-income communities in Cambodia, Colombia and Mexico. He explains how these programs were so successful that national governments around the world expanded investments in education. Read More
Volleyball team members join their hands together for a cheer before a game.
The Southeastern Conference revealed the 2025 women’s volleyball schedule Thursday, which, for the first time in conference history, includes all 16 member institutions. Vanderbilt’s schedule features eight home and seven away contests. All teams will play each other once in the 15-match conference schedule from Sept. 24 to Nov. 16. 
This Week at VU
 
April 10, 2025
4:10 p.m. • Faculty Commons, Second-Floor Event Space  
Faculty Senate Meeting
April 12, 2025
1 p.m. • FirstBank Stadium
Vanderbilt Football: Black and Gold Spring Game
April 12, 2025
8 p.m. • Ingram Hall
Blair School of Music: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Jazz Concert
April 13, 2025
1 p.m. • Currey Tennis Center Complex
Senior Day: Women's Tennis vs. #6 Tennessee
Upcoming Events
 
April 18 | Federal Sponsored Research and Development Breakfast and Information Session

April 18 | Spring 2025 AI Showcase

April 21 | E-Waste Recycling Day
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Latest Headlines
 
#VU2025
CLASS OF 2025: Maya Mueller finds brilliance reaching beyond her comfort zone
 
ICYMI
LAST CALL: 2025 COACHE Survey closes tomorrow, April 11
 
MoveVU
Parking and Transportation announces 2025–26 parking rates
 
Wellbeing
New CARE Fellows program will empower faculty to support student wellbeing
 
Nashville & Community
Vanderbilt, TSU students tour Nashville’s environmental history and sustainability initiatives
 
Research & innovation
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VU in the News
 
The Conversation: Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Ari Caramanica, Frank Kelly Dean's Faculty Fellow and assistant professor of anthropology, authored this piece.
 
NBC News: Ousted FDA vaccine chief says U.S. measles elimination status under threat as cases climb
Buddy Creech, Edie Carell Johnson Professor and professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: Zero-tolerance laws on Tennessee school shooting threats raise First Amendment worries
Beth Cruz, lecturer in law, is quoted.

Nashville Business Journal: Billionaire propels fundraising for Vanderbilt University's Florida campus
A major gift supporting Vanderbilt's plans for a graduate campus in West Palm Beach is featured.
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