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July 30, 2025
APPOINTMENTS
Carl Rodrigues named Vanderbilt’s inaugural vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development
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Carl Rodrigues, a dynamic leader in real estate and economic development, has been announced as Vanderbilt University’s first vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development. He will begin his tenure on a part-time basis on Sept. 1 and transition to a full-time role beginning Nov. 1. Read More
RESEARCH SPARKS
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting: Illuminating the interior lives of trailblazing historical figures
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Tracy Sharpley-Whiting's research explores the interior lives of historical figures whose artistic influence shaped their worlds. Her impressive accomplishments led to her recent election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Read More
RESEARCH
Seeding Success supports budding faculty research projects
Headshots of the five Vanderbilt researchers who were awarded Seeding Success grants this cycle.
Five Vanderbilt researchers have received Seeding Success grants for early-stage projects that have strong potential for external funding. The program, managed by Research Development and Support, reflects the university’s commitment to advancing high-impact research across disciplines. Read More
Collage of images from Data Day 2025.
Last week, Vanderbilt's first-ever Data Day welcomed nearly 100 staff members who gathered to learn more about the university’s data resources, tools, and strategy while fostering collaboration across departments. Hosted by the Office of the Chancellor’s Data and Strategic Analytics team, participants explored machine learning, data literacy, data strategy and more.
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Aug. 12–13 | Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate Ribbon-Cutting and Inaugural Symposium

Aug. 16 | Bluebird on the Mountain Concert

Aug. 17 | Volunteer Opportunity: Vanderbilt Humphrey Fellowship Move-In Day
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Nashville & Community
Applications open for Community Engagement Collaboration Fund, info session Aug. 13
 
Accolades
Award-winning cinematographer, journalists, sports media executive and veteran editor join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame
 
Campus News
Vanderbilt Graduate School announces leadership transitions
 
Research & Innovation
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VU in the News
 
Forbes: The seven wonders of AI: Welcome to the algorithmic civilization
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is highlighted.
 
New York Times: As consumers lose their appetite, food brands fight to keep Wall St. happy
Kelly Haws, Anne Marie and Thomas B. Walker Jr. Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted.
 
The Independent: Alcohol use has increased among women — and so have cases of liver disease
Peter Martin, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.

Money: Don't make this mistake when claiming your payout in a class-action settlement
Brian Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
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