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July 9, 2025
CAMPUS NEWS
Office of the Provost looks to the university’s future, announces leadership transitions
Image Description: Headshot image of Vanderbilt Provost, C. Cybele Raver.
Building on the success of her first term, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver is realigning her leadership team to enhance the university’s efforts in research excellence, student opportunities and global impact. Read More
COLLABORATION
New campus collaboration promises heightened opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
Image Description: Outdoor image of the Wond'ry building.
On July 1, the Wond’ry was integrated into the School of Engineering, expanding access to valuable innovation resources. As part of this realignment, entrepreneurship efforts have transitioned to the Owen School, where a dedicated team is set to bring those innovations to market. Read More
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
Quantum Potential Podcast Episode 10: Securing the 21st century with Ret. Gen. Paul Nakasone
C. Cybele Raver sits with Paul Nakasone to tape an episode of the podcast 'Quantum Potential.'
In this episode of Quantum Potential, Gen. Nakasone, former NSA director, founding director of Vanderbilt’s Institute of National Security, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management, and special advisor to the chancellor, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss the challenges of national security in the 21st century and academia’s role in training the next generation of multifaceted national security professionals. Read More
Image Text: Vanderbilt University presents Southern Festival of Books: A program of Humanities Tennessee October 18 and 19, 2025
Vanderbilt University and Humanities Tennessee have announced that the Southern Festival of Books will return for its 37th year on Oct. 18–19, 2025, thanks to resounding community support, new donations and an expanded partnership. This year’s event will be titled “Vanderbilt University Presents: The Southern Festival of Books, a program of Humanities Tennessee,” marking a new chapter in the life of this storied public event and reflecting Vanderbilt’s deepening investment in the cultural, civic and intellectual fabric of the region.
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Undergraduate Experience
Ten students selected for new cohort of Ingram Scholars

Libraries
Heard Libraries add The Athletic to free ‘New York Times’ access

Nashville & Community
Vanderbilt collaboration gives Metro students hands-on lessons in quilting, community
 
Curb Center
Collaboration between the Curb Center and Forklift Danceworks generates meaningful conversations with campus facilities and dining workers
 
Peabody College
Humphrey Fellowship Program seeks Friendship Families for international leaders for the 2025–26 academic year
 
Construction Updates
Road closures on 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue for utility upgrades
 
Continued Education
Staff and faculty: Level up with new skills through Master of Public Health program courses
 
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Join Staff-Letics for a single elimination 3v3 basketball tournament
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VU in the News
 
WSMV Online: Nashville recommended to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games
Vanderbilt University is mentioned.
 
The New York Times: Sea spiders lack a key body part and a missing gene could explain why
Antonis Rokas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, is quoted.
 
Los Angeles Times: How martial law made the American Revolution
Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, authored this opinion piece.

Association of Research Libraries: Impacting Scholarly Communication: From Cells to Society
Jon Shaw, university librarian, authored this story that focuses on Vanderbilt research.
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