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July 30, 2024
BELONGING
STARS College Network expands, creating more opportunities for rural and small-town students in higher education
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The STARS College Network, a coalition formed in April 2023 by Vanderbilt University and 15 other prominent colleges and universities, will double in size after a year of landmark growth in creating opportunity for students from America’s small towns and rural communities, adding 16 new member colleges and universities this year. Read More
GLOBAL
Vanderbilt names Madan senior director of global engagement and external partnerships
A photo of Megha Madan overlays an image of a map showing interconnection between the continents.
Vanderbilt University will expand its presence, reputation and impact around the world with the appointment of Megha Madan as the university's first senior director of global engagement and external partnerships. Read More
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
Members of Vanderbilt’s football team engage in debate as part of Dialogue Vanderbilt’s fall kickoff
Football helmets in rows of black and silver with the Vanderbilt Athletics logo face each other - representing a "debate."
Hosted by Vanderbilt Civil Discourse Lab, 60 student-athletes gathered for the event—which kicked off Dialogue Vanderbilt fall activities—in an effort to model and encourage civil discourse on campus. The topic of the debate was “Resolved: Playing offense is harder than playing defense," a subject that cut to the core identity of many in the room. Read More
Screengrab of a social media video showing Sedrick Alexander and Miles Capers playing the new EA Sports College Football video game.
WATCH: Did you know that six faculty and alumni musicians from @BlairSchoolVU were a part of the elite ensemble tapped to record the new EA SPORTS College Football video game soundtrack? To celebrate the launch, @VandyFootball’s Sedrick Alexander and Miles Capers headed to Turner Hall to play the game on the big screen.
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July 31, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Virtual
Jumpstart Conference 2024: 'Racial Justice in a Changing Democracy'
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Aug. 11 | Summer Semester Ends

Aug. 20 | Master of Liberal Arts and Science Program Fall 2024 Open House


Aug. 24 | Dore Jam
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QuickTicket replacing Commodore Card for free WeGo public transit benefit
 
Athletics
Seven Commodores selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
 
Construction Updates
Portion of Natchez Trace scheduled for overnight closure Aug. 12–16

Construction Updates
Soil boring, lane closures start Aug. 12 for Central Utilities Initiative
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Nashville Business Journal: Vanderbilt chancellor: ‘Time to turbocharge Nashville’s innovation economy’
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier authored this opinion piece.
 
The Washington Post: Their acne medications set off a rare chain reaction that killed them
Elizabeth Phillips, John A. Oates Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
Forbes: STARS College Network, focused on rural students, is doubling in size
Vanderbilt's participation in the STARS College Network is mentioned.

Voice of America: Biden speaks, with hope and wistfulness, of decision to leave race
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, is quoted.
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