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May 1, 2025
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It’s time: Class of 2025 Commencement celebrations kick off May 8
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Vanderbilt University will be honoring the Class of 2025’s achievements with a series of events on May 8 and 9, including a Graduates Day address by actor and philanthropist Gary Sinise and celebratory ceremonies throughout campus and at GEODIS Park. Read More
INNOVATION
Vanderbilt plays a pivotal role in Nashville’s transformation to an innovation powerhouse
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Nashville is renowned for its vibrant music scene and booming health care industry, but the city is now working toward becoming an emerging powerhouse of innovation as well. Here are some of the events and milestones to support the city’s growth into a center for innovation for which Vanderbilt has played a vital role. Read More
FACULTY ACCOLADES
11 Vanderbilt faculty members selected as 2025 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
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Eleven outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2025 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. Each fellow holds the title of Chancellor Faculty Fellow and receives $80,000 over a multi-year period to support their work. Read More
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Matthew Johnson-Roberson, inaugural dean of Vanderbilt University’s College of Connected Computing, shares his excitement with the community as he takes office today. Visit the college’s website to learn more about the new dean, latest news and programming.
Upcoming Events
 
May 1 | Faculty Senate Meeting and Reception for Spring Faculty Awards

May 8 | Graduates Day

May 9 | Commencement
 
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Faculty Experience
Nominate faculty for fall 2025 awards recognizing research, service
 
Libraries
Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab awards 2025 seed grants to trio of projects with AI focus
 
Athletics
2025-26 basketball season tickets on sale now
 
Athletics
Volleyball returns to West End
 
Research & Innovation
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VU in the News
 
The Wall Street Journal: American consumers serve up bleak outlook on economy
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted.
 
The New York Times: A road map of Trump’s lawless presidency, according to 35 legal scholars
Suzanna Sherry, Herman O. Loewenstein Chair in Law Emerita, is quoted.
 
NBC News: Is taking fewer medications the key to lowering drug costs in the U.S.?
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Women's Health: The U.S. Army is changing its physical testing standards. Here’s what that means for women.
Caitlyn Mooney, assistant professor of clinical orthopedic surgery, is quoted.
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