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June 25, 2024
COLLABORATION
Vanderbilt, mayor’s office announce Nashville Innovation Alliance
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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
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Vanderbilt names spring 2024 Seeding Success Grant awards
Seeding Success grant winner headshots.
Thirteen innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 round of Seeding Success internal grants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation announced the recipient list on May 31. Read More
POLITICS
Latest Vanderbilt Unity Poll explains why democracy may take center stage in this week's presidential debate—and the campaign more broadly
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With the first presidential debate of 2024 quickly approaching, the American public is expressing widespread concern about the state of democracy and our Constitution. There is also consensus among Americans that free speech is fundamental to democratic governance, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of unity and beliefs on government and democracy. Read More
Image text reads: "U.S. Olympic Team Trials" and features images of Vanderbilt Track and Field athletes in action.
Nine current and former Vanderbilt track and field student-athletes will vie for the chance to represent their respective countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics as national championships unfold in June. Good luck to all of our Commodores!
This Week at VU
 
June 21–30, 2024
All Day • NBC/USA/Peacock
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Track & Field
June 26, 2024
10 a.m. • Virtual
Vanderbilt Researchers: IRB Update and Q&A
Upcoming Events
 
July 4 | University Closed for Independence Day
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ICYMI
Vanderbilt University transitions benefits administration starting July 1
 
In Memoriam
David H. Wasserman, esteemed scientist and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has died
 
In Memoriam
Mitchell Seligson, Centennial Professor of Political Science, emeritus, has died
 
Research
TRANSLATE program secures $1.99M grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students
 
Belonging
Student Affairs announces new directors for Black Cultural Center, LGBTQI Life
 
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
 
Benefits
Update: Vanderbilt retirement plan enhancements to begin Sept. 1

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The Tennessean: Vanderbilt trustees: Why we extended Chancellor Daniel Diermeier's contract through 2035
Vanderbilt Board of Trust members Bruce Evans, Jeff Rothschild, and Nora Wingfield Tyson authored this opinion piece.
 
Venture Nashville Connections: Metro Mayor, VU Chancellor seek traction for Nashville Innovation Alliance
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured. Padma Raghavan, vice provost for research and innovation, and Sally Parker, associate vice chancellor for strategy and operations.
 
Associated Press: New coffee center in Northern California aims to give a jolt to research and education
Edward Fischer, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Anthropology, is quoted.

The New York Times: For judge in Trump documents case, unusual rulings are business as usual
Tracey George, Charles B. Cox III and Lucy D. Cox Family Professor and professor of law, is quoted. 
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