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July 2, 2024
COLLABORATION
Nashville Catalyst Fund launched to address affordable housing
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Vanderbilt University has joined Mayor Freddie O’Connell, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, First Horizon Bank, the Metro Housing Division and other funding partners in launching the Nashville Catalyst Fund. This innovative initiative aims to address Nashville’s affordable housing challenges through a new tool designed to create, preserve and develop more affordable housing options across the city. Read More
LIBRARIES
Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab awards seed grants to four emerging digital initiatives
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Four digital technology projects in the initial stages of development will advance at Vanderbilt, thanks to funding from the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab. The project proposals were evaluated for their cultural importance, global impact and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as their ability to be preserved in perpetuity. Read More
IN MEMORIAM
Mildred T. Stahlman, who pioneered the treatment of lung disease in premature infants and who was a tireless advocate of children of all ages, has died
Dr. Mildred Stahlman, who revolutionized the care of high-risk newborns by creating the world’s first modern neonatal intensive care unit.
Mildred T. Stahlman, BA’44, MD’46, professor of pediatrics and pathology, microbiology and immunology, died June 29. Stahlman pioneered the treatment of lung disease in premature infants and is credited with establishing the world's first modern neonatal intensive care unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More
Image text reads: "QUALIFIER: Veronica Fraley, USA, Discus, Paris 2024" with a photo of Veronica Fraley throwing the discus set over an image of the American flag.
Vanderbilt graduate student Veronica Fraley, who began the month by winning the discus at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, ended June by qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in the event with her performance at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Congratulations, Veronica. We can't wait to cheer you on! 
This Week at VU
 
July 4, 2024
All day • University-wide
University Closed for Independence Day
July 7, 2024
11:59 p.m. • Univeristy-wide
First-Half Summer Final Grading Deadline
Upcoming Events
 
July 9 | Second-Half Summer Classes Begin
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Arts & Science
College of Arts and Science restructures dean’s office; Schachter assumes new role as senior associate dean of academic affairs
 
Faculty Accolades
Gilligan awarded spot in American Geophysical Union’s Voices for Science program
 
Nashville & Community
Vanderbilt unveils mural honoring Black country music legends on Juneteenth
 
Research
Schwartzman receives funding to create employment mentorship program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
 
Nashville & Community
ISSS now recruiting First Friends for international students
 
Safety
Take precautions: Heat stress safety
 
ICYMI
New functional expense COA requirement begins July 1
 
Construction Updates
Updated pedestrian, vehicle routes near Frist Athletics Village starting July 1
 
Research & Innovation
Limited Submission Opportunities
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VU in the News
 
Nashville Business Journal: Celebrating diverse leadership: Nashville leaders you need to know
Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, is featured.
 
Forbes: What should you do if you think your child has autism?
Amy Weitlauf, associate professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: Why educators must build data-centered practices during times of DEI pushback in schools
H. Richard Milner IV, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, co-authored this opinion piece.

Time: What to do if you can’t afford your medications
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.
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