Editor's Note: MyVU will pause publication until after spring break; the normal schedule will resume with the March 17 edition.
DARE TO GROW
Vanderbilt receives transformational $25 million gift for new College of Connected Computing
Vanderbilt University’s College of Connected Computing has received a $25 million commitment from trustee John Arnold, BA’96, and his wife, Laura Arnold, to provide foundational support for the college’s faculty leadership, teaching and initiatives that fuel real-world impact. The Arnolds’ milestone gift represents the resounding enthusiasm of the Vanderbilt community as the university prepares to launch its first new college in 40 years.Read More
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Save the Date: Spring Faculty Assembly is April 3
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and the Faculty Senate will celebrate faculty achievements and provide key university updates at the 2025 Spring Faculty Assembly on Thursday, April 3. Many of the university’s highest honors will be presented during the in-person gathering, which will be at 4:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Additionally, faculty who have served Vanderbilt for 25 years will be recognized.Read More
FEATURED
Bestselling author James Patterson to discuss book on positive disruption March 26
Our world is constantly evolving, and the ability to embrace the disruption that arises from change can be the key to unlocking new opportunities and achieving personal growth. That’s the premise behind Disrupt Everything, a new book by acclaimed author and Vanderbilt alum James Patterson and associate professor Patrick Leddin. Together, they will discuss the idea behind positive disruption during a book event at Langford Auditorium on March 26 at 7 p.m.Read More
More than 40 students with majors tied to economics, history, engineering, computer science, music performance, math and more created the short film 'Imagine,' which combines generative AI animation and live action. It premiered at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 2024. Click the image above, which features three of the AI-generated characters from the film, to read more about how this group of Vanderbilt student storytellers are weaving AI and imagination to inspire transformational change.
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