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May 5, 2025
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WATCH: Class of 2025 students' ‘dare to grow’ drive makes a mark on the world
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"Dare to grow" is more than a motto for these Class of 2025 students. See how they’re pushing themselves and making an impact in cancer research, law and music. Read More
ACCOLADES
Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to 33 faculty members 
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored scholars from across Vanderbilt at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on April 30. These individuals are prominent faculty members who have distinguished themselves as pioneers and leaders in their fields. Read More
INNOVATION
Southeast Venture Showcase highlights innovation across the region
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Vanderbilt University and its Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization hosted the inaugural Southeast Venture Showcase, a first-of-its kind collaboration among top research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to highlight their most promising new technology-based ventures. Read More
The National Academy of Sciences elected two Vanderbilt faculty to the 2025 class to recognize their distinguished and continuing achievements in research. Congratulations to Heidi Hamm (Vanderbilt Basic Sciences) and Eric Skaar (Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine)!
Upcoming Events
 
May 7–8 | AdvancED Course Design Institute

May 8 | Graduates Day

May 9 | Commencement
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Safety
Expect increased police presence May 12–16 for emergency preparedness and readiness activities
 
ICYMI
Everything you need to know about 2025 Commencement celebrations
 
Collaboration
Vanderbilt and AllianceBernstein showcase neurodiversity-inclusive innovation for the workplace
 
Health
Lyra Health shares information debunking common myths about mental health
 
Safety
Severe weather at VU: How to stay safe through tornadoes, thunderstorms and more
 
Operations
Vanderbilt Mail Services doubles Station B parcel locker capacity to enhance student experience
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VU in the News
 
Los Angeles Times: Preventing homelessness: the tough job of predicting who is at real risk
Beth Shinn, research professor of human and organizational development, is quoted.
 
Tennessee Lookout: Don’t fear the reefer
Bruce Barry, Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., Professor and professor of management, authored this piece. The Vanderbilt Poll — Statewide is cited.
 
Scientific American: Universal vaccines have eluded scientists for years. RFK, Jr., is betting this approach will succeed
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Popular Science: Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978.
Ganesh Sitaraman, New York Alumni Chancellor's Professor, professor of law and Director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation, is quoted. 
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