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November 14, 2024
FACULTY ACCOLADES
NEH lauds Vanderbilt’s Jon Meacham for humanities achievements
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Jon Meacham alongside First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in the Oval Office during the presentation of the National Humanities Medal to Meacham.
Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham has been awarded a National Humanities Medal, the nation’s highest honor for contributions to the humanities. Read More
REUNION
From tailgates to timely talks, Vanderbilt alumni return to campus for a spirited Reunion 2024
Image text reads: "Vanderbilt Reunion" over a collage of images from Reunion and Homecoming weekend.
More than 3,200 alumni came together on Vanderbilt’s campus from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10 for Reunion and Homecoming. The weekend schedule featured more than 85 events designed to deepen connections among alumni, provide insights on current issues and celebrate the milestone class years ending in 4 and 9. Read More
NATIONAL SECURITY
Vanderbilt, Microsoft urge grad students, postdocs to think broadly about national security challenges
Security panel discussion with Microsoft leaders in the Wond’ry.
After the launch of the Institute of National Security, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars joined a special panel with Microsoft and institute leaders titled “Interdisciplinary Thought Leadership Across the Security Landscape.” The panel featured two experts from Microsoft—Vishal Amin, general manager of security solutions, and Lili Davoudian, director of technical sales—in conversation with institute Executive Director Douglas Adams. Read More
Two students give the Vanderbilt "V" hand sign while smiling during a fall day on campus.
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This Week at VU
 
Nov. 14, 2024
5:30 p.m. • Central Library Community Room
Dialogue Vanderbilt: 'The Middle East Post-US Presidential Election: Where Do We Go From Here?' with Dan Senor
Nov. 15, 2024
10 a.m.–Noon • Commons 235/237
World in Focus: A Poster Presentation and Cultural Feast
Nov. 15, 2024
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • The Wond’ry, 3rd Floor Lounge
Social Innovation Workshop: Systems-Led Leadership
Upcoming Events
 
Nov. 18–21 | Heard Libraries Explores the Art of Cartography

Nov. 19 | Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation: Concept to Commercialization Lecture Featuring Dr. Bryan J. Marascalchi

Nov. 20 | Book Talk: 'My Black Country' with Vanderbilt Professor and Author Alice Randall
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Latest Headlines
 
Faculty Accolades
Tiffiny Tung named senior fellow for Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Studies program
 
Federal Relations
Vanderbilt experts discuss the future of AI at congressional briefing
 
Student Accolades
Luis Enrique Otero Devoz is Class of 2025 Outstanding Senior; nine other nominees celebrated
 
Student Affairs
Student Affairs names associate dean of students for belonging and communities
 
Research
Vanderbilt’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center releases fifth annual state policy roadmap
 
Construction Updates
Temporary traffic pattern changes along Children’s Way scheduled Nov. 18–20

Research & Innovation
Limited Submission Opportunities
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VU in the News
 
ABC: This is how the brain of a person with schizophrenia reacts to a dilemma
Neil Woodward, Charlotte and Donald Test, Jr. Professor and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Anna Huang, research assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are quoted.
 
Time: What Trump’s win means for LGBTQ+ rights
Tara McKay, associate professor of medicine, health, and society, is quoted.
 
Condé Nast Traveler: What to do if you get COVID while traveling
William Schaffner, professor of health policy is quoted.

The New York Times: Inside the federal work force that Trump has promised to eviscerate
David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
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