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October 21, 2024
ATHLETICS
Vanderbilt football returns to AP Top 25 poll
Football players and Head Coach Clark Lea cheer in the locker room during the Ball State game.
For the first time since the conclusion of the 2013 season, Vanderbilt is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25. The Commodores are ranked No. 25 in the AP poll released Sunday, as well as No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. With a 5-2 mark, Vanderbilt is off to its best start since 2008 and has won its first four games at home for the first time since 1982. Read More
ICYMI
Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: A guide to the November ballot
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As the November 5 general election approaches, it’s important to know what’s on the ballot and how the decisions made at the polls will impact our community and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and issues on the ballot so you can make informed choices on Election Day. Read More
FEATURED
Unexpected Collaborations
Photo collage of faculty, staff and community members featured in the article on unexpected collaborations that lead to amazing discoveries
In today’s world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, Vanderbilt walks the walk—not only across departments—but across schools and cultures. Read More
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This Week at VU
 
Oct. 21, 2024
6 p.m. • Central Library Community Room
Vanderbilt Insight Debate: Restrictions on Speech and University Guest Speakers
Oct. 22, 2024
12:10 p.m. • Flynn Auditorium
Victor S. Johnson Lecture with ACLU President Deborah Archer
Oct. 23, 2024
6–8 p.m. • Central Library Community Room
The Unbannable Library Panel and Interactive Exhibit
Upcoming Events
 
Oct. 26–27 | Southern Festival of Books

Oct. 28 | Spring 2025 Registration Windows Begin

Oct. 30 | Apex Lecture: 'Two Genomes, One Balance: Mitochondrial and Nuclear DNA Stability' with Agnel Sfeir
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Information Technology
Upgraded VUIT support options to be introduced this fall
 
Athletics
Vanderbilt soccer tallies its eighth shutout of the season
 
Safety
Vanderbilt University statement on Oct. 5 football fan celebration
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VU in the News
 
Inside Higher Ed: ‘Institutional Neutrality Applies to Actions—Not Just Words’
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
 
Axios Nashville: Dave Matthews Band's Jeff Coffin reflects on Rock Hall induction
Jeff Coffin, adjunct instructor of jazz saxophone, is featured.
 
CNN: Girl Scout fees could soon triple in price. Members say the eye-popping number is out of reach for many families
Kelly Goldsmith, E. Bronson Ingram Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted.

Newsweek: Border agents reveal league table of gangs that plague America
Mariano Sana, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.
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