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April 17, 2025
RESEARCH SPARKS
Mariam Adam: Internationally acclaimed clarinetist pushes musical boundaries 
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Mariam Adam puts a priority in her work on innovative musical collaborations that benefit her students while building a legacy to be discovered by future generations. The assistant professor of clarinet is a fierce advocate for music education who has performed with such greats as Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. Read More
AROUND TOWN
Spring in Nashville: Vanderbilt’s guide to local events
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From garden tours to stargazing at the Dyer Observatory, spring in Nashville is full of opportunities to come together. Vanderbilt University is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to offer events that welcome students, faculty, staff—and the broader Nashville community. Read More
COMMUNITY
Vanderbilt District Impact Report highlights university’s contributions across Tennessee 
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Vanderbilt University’s Division of Government and Community Relations, in partnership with the Office of Data and Strategic Analytics, has released the FY 2024 District Impact Report—an interactive dashboard that illustrates the university’s contributions to each of Tennessee’s nine congressional districts, 99 state House districts and 33 state Senate districts. Read More
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Why did Keyonte' Doughty come to Vanderbilt and where did he find community? Get to know more about this extraordinary Class of 2025 student.
This Week at VU
 
April 17, 2025
5–7 p.m • Featheringill Hall, Adams Atrium
Computer Science Immersion Showcase
April 18, 2025
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. • Community Room
Edible Books Festival
April 18, 2025
2–4:30 p.m. •Sony, 1400 18th Ave. S., Suite 2000
AI Showcase Spring 2025
Upcoming Events
 
April 23 | Libraries: 'Spring Fling Fun' Events
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Latest Headlines
 
Accolades
Meiyi Ma receives NSF CAREER Award
 
VUIT
Upgrade now to Vanderbilt’s new single sign-on and multifactor authentication system
 
NYC
Vanderbilt and Morgan Stanley co-host inspiring event on women’s empowerment and mentorship
 
Libraries
Heard Libraries host Jewish history scholars for workshop spotlighting special collections

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VU in the News
 
Los Angeles Times: Behind the landmark trial that could reshape Meta’s future with Instagram
Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
NBC News: Autism rates have risen to 1 in 31 school-age children, CDC reports
Zachary Warren, Donna and Jeffrey Eskind Family Professor and professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
 
CoinDesk: Criminals are watching the DOJ’s crypto shift. So should we.
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted

Associated Press: Key vaccine committee meets for the first time under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 
Helen Keipp Talbot, professor of medicine, is mentioned. 
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