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December 19, 2024
Editor's Note: MyVU will pause publication until after the winter break; the normal schedule will resume with the Jan. 9 edition. See you in 2025, Commodores!
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Darren Reisberg named new vice chancellor for administration
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As Vanderbilt continues its extraordinary growth, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has named Darren Reisberg as vice chancellor for administration beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Read More
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Eric Kopstain to step down as vice chancellor for administration 
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After more than 12 years of service to Vanderbilt, Eric C. Kopstain has announced his plans to step down as vice chancellor at the end of December. Read More
YEAR IN REVIEW
AdvancED redefines faculty and student experience in its first year 
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AdvancED spent it's first official year leveraging the collaborative potential of three university functions: online and lifelong learning, pedagogical support and educational technology. Look back at 2024's successes and milestones. Read More
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In celebration of our graduates, Graduates Day will take place on Thursday, May 8. Vanderbilt University Commencement will be held on Friday, May 9. More details about the celebrations will be shared in late January.  
Upcoming Events
 
Dec. 24–Jan. 1 | University Closed For Winter Break

Dec. 27 | Birmingham Bowl - Vanderbilt Watch Party at Jackalope Brewing

Jan. 6 | Classes Resume

Jan. 13 | Faculty invited to share input, ask questions related to innovation space on campus

Jan. 15-25 | 2025 MLK Commemorative Event Series
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Latest Headlines
 
In Memoriam
Tony Stewart, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, emeritus, has died
 
Political Science
Vanderbilt Poll: Post-election, core concerns and views of Tennesseans persist
 
Global Engagement
Vanderbilt University, Fulbright Canada establish new visiting research chair at the Heard Libraries
 
Nashville & Community
Vanderbilt dedicates historical marker honoring legendary Pearl High coach Cornelius Ridley
 
Government & Community Relations
Vanderbilt embraces campus benefits of Nashville's transformational transportation program
 
In the Classroom
Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk discusses Russia-Ukraine conflict and European democracy with Vanderbilt students
 
ICYMI
A very throwback Commodore holiday: Shop the 2024 Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide for last-minute gifts; use code 30OFF for 30% off today

Research & Innovation
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VU in the News
 
The Tennessean: Majority of Tennesseans support marijuana, gun reforms, new poll finds
The Vanderbilt Poll — Statewide is cited. John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, and Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, are quoted.
 
Nashville Business Journal: Vanderbilt-born HeroWear is taking the load of workers' backs with exosuits
Karl Zelik, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is mentioned.
 
Physician's Weekly: Exploring immune biomarkers and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes With Dr. Justin Balko
Justin Balko, associate professor of medicine, is featured.

Yahoo! Entertainment: 'Yellowstone,' 'Landman' and the trouble with 'sexy characters' in Taylor Sheridan's TV universe
Claire Sisco King, associate professor of communication studies, is quoted. 
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