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July 2, 2024
COLLABORATION
Vanderbilt, mayor’s office announce Nashville Innovation Alliance
Collage of images featuring researchers, Vanderbilt's campus and downtown Nashville, overlayed with the Nashville Innovation Alliance logo.
Established by Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Vanderbilt University, the Nashville Innovation Alliance seeks to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region’s ecosystem for innovation and to research, develop and deploy technology and analytically based solutions to challenges facing Nashville and Davidson County. Read More
BELONGING
Student Affairs announces new directors for Black Cultural Center, LGBTQI Life
Headshots of ReChard Peel and Hannah Jones sit to the left of a globe surrounded by rainbow-colored hands, with the Vanderbilt "V" in the center.
Vanderbilt Student Affairs has appointed new leaders. ReChard Peel is now director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Hannah Jones will lead the K.C. Potter Center. Both will work to advance Student Affairs mission to enhance students’ feelings of belonging on campus, oversee culturally relevant and timely programming for the campus community and continue to position the centers as intentional and innovative places at Vanderbilt. 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: Veronice Fraley, USA, Discus, Paris 2024" with an image of Veronica Fraley throwing a discus over an 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 6, 2024
9 a.m. • University-wide
First-Half Summer Residence Halls Close
July 7, 2024
Noon • University-wide
Second-Half Summer Residence Halls Open
July 7, 2024
11:59 p.m. • University-wide
First-Half Summer Final Grading Submissions Deadline
Upcoming Events
 
July 9 | Second-Half Summer Classes Begin
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Latest Headlines
 
Collaboration
Vanderbilt University joins Mayor O’Connell and community partners to address affordable housing with launch of Nashville Catalyst Fund
 
Nashville & Community
Vanderbilt unveils mural honoring Black country music legends on Juneteenth
 
Libraries
Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab awards seed grants to four emerging digital initiatives
 
Politics
Latest Vanderbilt Unity Poll explains why democracy may take center stage in this year's presidential campaign
 
Nashville & Community
ISSS now recruiting First Friends for international students
 
School of Medicine
New part-time option available for Master of Imaging Science
 
Safety
Take precautions: Heat stress safety
 
Construction Updates
Payne Hall to undergo modernization, transformative renovation
 
Construction Updates
Portion of Terrace Place to close July 9–11; garage will host annual, daily and hourly parking options
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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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