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October 28, 2024
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Palm Beach unanimously approves land deal for Vanderbilt’s new business and tech campus
The Palm Beach County Commission approved a deal to provide five acres of county-owned land for the development of a new campus in West Palm Beach.
In a unanimous vote on Oct. 22, the Palm Beach County Commission approved a deal to provide five acres of county-owned land to Vanderbilt for the development of a new campus in West Palm Beach. For several months, Vanderbilt has been in discussions with city and county officials and community and business leaders about establishing a presence in West Palm Beach to complement the region’s booming financial and tech sectors. Read More
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Unexpected Collaborations
Image Description: Photo collage of various individuals across Vanderbilt's campus.
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
FACULTY ACCOLADES
Meet Vanderbilt’s first Packard Fellow Carlos Taboada, assistant professor of biological sciences and frog whisperer
Image Description: Headshot of Carols Taboada
Carlos Taboada, assistant professor of biological sciences, was among the 2024 Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering announced on Tuesday, Oct. 15. At the Taboada Lab, he and his team investigate the chemical, physiological and physical mechanisms that create different colors in frogs and the remarkable transparency of glassfrogs. Read More
Soccer players celebrating their win over Alabama.
Vanderbilt soccer posted a 3-1 comeback victory over Alabama in the 2024 regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex. The victory secures its spot in the SEC Tournament. Go 'Dores! 
This Week at VU
 
Oct. 29, 2024
2 p.m.–4 p.m. • Peabody Library Patio
Peabody Library Fall Fest
Oct. 30, 2024
11 a.m.–1 p.m. • Sarratt Gallery
Commodore Pride Photo Day
Oct. 30, 2024
2:45 p.m.–4 p.m. • Medical Research Building (MRB) III, Room 1220
ESI Seminar Series: Ken Catania Halloween Spooktacular Lecture
Upcoming Events
 
Nov. 6 | Native American Indigenous Heritage Month (NAIHM) Kickoff

Nov. 8 | National Security Symposium


Nov. 8 | Final Application Deadline for Online Master’s In Computer Science Program

Nov. 8 | Final Application Deadline for Online Master’s In Engineering Management Program
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Latest Headlines
 
ICYMI
Vanderbilt leads global dialogue on urban innovation at World Academic Summit
 
Dialogue Vanderbilt
Nate Silver talks risk, uncertainty, gambling and 2024 election
 
ICYMI
Vanderbilt secures four prestigious NEH grants
 
Information Technology
Upgraded VUIT support options to be introduced this fall
 
Road Closures
Temporary vehicle, pedestrian route changes along Children’s Way near 24th Avenue South on Nov. 5

Information Technology
Gregg Kendrick named Vanderbilt’s new chief information security officer

Arts & Science
Center for Global Democracy awarded $12.5 million from USAID
 
Information Technology
Updates to Vanderbilt IT storage and retention policies will affect users of Microsoft services
 
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VU in the News
 
Inside Higher Ed: Study: Musk Twitter takeover prompted academic disengagement
Research from James Bisbee, assistant professor of political science, is cited.
 
The New York Times: What drugmakers did not tell volunteers in Alzheimer’s trials
Matthew Schrag, assistant professor of neurology, is quoted.
 
Los Angeles Times: Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls in the coming weeks
The research of John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, is cited.

Franceinfo: 2024 US presidential election: abortion, immigration, economy... What would the United States look like if Kamala Harris were elected to the White House?
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted.
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