Vanderbilt names technology visionary Matthew Johnson-Roberson as its first dean of the College of Connected Computing
Johnson-Roberson, a visionary technology scholar and highly accomplished academic leader, will be the inaugural dean of the College of Connected Computing, the university’s first new college to be established in more than 40 years, C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, announced today. His appointment begins May 1, 2025.Read More
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Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise to deliver 2025 Graduates Day address
Gary Sinise, humanitarian, actor and musician, will receive Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when he speaks at the university’s 2025 Commencement activities. Sinise’s Graduates Day address will be on May 8 at 11 a.m. at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Indoor Practice Facility.Read More
BUSINESS
Inaugural Vanderbilt Convoy Conference showcases a buzzing entrepreneurial ecosystem
In early March, Vanderbilt University welcomed over 750 individuals to campus for the inaugural Convoy Conference. This transformative event featured various distinguished speakers and a comprehensive agenda focused on building meaningful businesses. Read More
This Women’s History Month, we're highlighting Elsie Quarterman, who was the first woman to chair the Department of General Biology at Vanderbilt. Elsie rediscovered and popularized the Tennessee Coneflower in 1969, which can be found today throughout Davidson, Wilson and Rutherford counties—and right here on campus in the West End Neighborhood loop garden!
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