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September 11, 2025
IMMERSION
Students discover music as a universal language through Immersion Vanderbilt
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Blair School of Music sophomores, William Perez and Pierce Ruch, traveled with Associate Professor Thomas Verrier, senior band conductor and director of wind ensembles, to participate in the fifth annual Banda Sinfónica Integrada de Las Américas in San Roque, Antioquia. The international festival brings together student musicians from across the Americas to use music as a bridge between cultures. Read More
FUNDING
LIVE Ignite Tech Development Grants: 2025 Cycle Now Open
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LIVE Ignite Tech Development Grants provide support from LIVE’s research engineer to bring innovative learning technology ideas to life or help existing tools take bold new steps forward. Proposals should clearly articulate the project’s conceptual value, pragmatic goals, intended impact and feasibility. Vanderbilt faculty, postdocs and graduate or undergraduate students from any college are eligible to apply. Read More
DINING
VandyCakes are back and open for campus ordering
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Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking a milestone or just want to surprise a friend, VandyCakes are the perfect way to share a sweet moment on campus. Simply place your order online or through the GET app, chose from a variety of customizable options and pick up your treat at your convenience at Cafe Carmichael. Read More
Image Description: Students standing outside posing with signs that read, "you are not alone" and hope is real.
🌟 Vandy Pin Drop 🌟 This week, the Student Care Network team was at Rand Wall to hand out an exclusive VU Cares pin and encourage students to give their friends a shout out! Follow @VanderbiltU on Instagram to find out when and where to get the next one.
This Week at VU
 
Sept. 11, 2025
5 p.m. • Stevenson Center 5, Room 5326
Fireside Chat with Blue Origin CEO David Limp
Sept. 12–13, 2025
Various • Blair School of Music
Yusef Lateef Symposium
Sept. 12, 2025
7 p.m. • Vanderbilt Soccer Complex
Vanderbilt Soccer vs. LSU
Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 18 | McGee Center series to explore expertise; hear from Nashville Severe Weather host

Sept. 19 | Commodore Classroom: Arthur Brooks

Sept. 26 | Latin Jazz Night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Oct. 3 | V150: Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Vanderbilt University’s Opening

Oct. 3–4 | Global Free Speech Summit
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Latest Headlines
 
Athletics
Vanderbilt Legend Returns: Alumnus Cole Sherwood returns for Korn Ferry Tour Finals at Vanderbilt Legends Club
 
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VU in the News
 
Nashville Business Journal: Announcement: It's time to meet the 2025 C-Suite Awards honorees
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
 
NBC News: Poll: Most Americans oppose political parties drawing election lines
Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, co-authored this piece.
 
Forbes: Colleges Race To Prepare Students For The AI Workplace
Leonora Williamson, associate professor of the practice of managerial studies, is quoted.

CBS News: Cracker Barrel won't remodel restaurants after logo change uproar
Kelly Goldsmith, E. Bronson Ingram Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted.
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