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September 25, 2025
DARE TO GROW
$11.25M gift will propel efforts in national security research and neurodiverse innovation
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A transformative gift from Vanderbilt parents Laurel and Cliff Asness of Greenwich, Connecticut, to the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security and the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation will have a significant impact on the future of national security and neurodiversity. The gift highlights the extraordinary support of the Vanderbilt community and underscores the ongoing momentum of the university’s historic Dare to Grow campaign. Read More
APPOINTMENTS
Kevin Stack named senior associate provost for Vanderbilt University–New York City
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Kevin M. Stack, Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Professor of Law, is the new senior associate provost for Vanderbilt University–New York City. Working in collaboration with Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives James Kellerhouse, Stack will oversee academic affairs for Vanderbilt’s New York City campus. Read More
FAMILY WEEKEND
Record-breaking milestones make for an unforgettable Family Weekend 2025
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More than 5,200 Vanderbilt parents and families gathered on campus to celebrate Family Weekend 2025. This year’s festivities, held Sept. 19–21, broke records by achieving the highest attendance ever recorded for the event. Read More
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It's fall, y'all 🍂
This Week at VU
 
Sept. 25, 2025
7:30 p.m. • Sarratt Cinema
International Lens Film Series: 'The Seer and the Unseen' Screening
Sept. 27, 2025
11:45 a.m. • FirstBank Stadium
Football vs. Utah State
Upcoming Events
 
Oct. 3 & 6 | Dare to Read Collective: Banned Books Jam and Workshop

Oct. 4 | Nashville Comic Arts Festival 2025

Oct. 24 | Nashville MakHERs Market
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Latest Headlines
 
Athletics
Football fun at FirstBank Stadium for faculty and staff this Saturday
 
Safety
Annual report on security and fire safety available by Oct. 1
 
Accolades
Nominations open for Outstanding Senior Award through Sept. 30
 
Political Science
Vanderbilt Unity Poll: Confidence in higher education rebounds, though affordability and political bias are still concerns
 
Nashville & Community
Back to school with PENCIL: Vanderbilt strengthens ties to K–12 education
 
In Memoriam
Judy Jean Chapman, former interim nursing dean, has died
 
Global
Proposals being accepted for International Education Week 2025; submissions open through Oct. 24
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VU in the News
 
The Washington Post: Colleges have had a tough year. Confidence in them is rising.
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, and Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, are quoted. The Vanderbilt Unity Poll is cited.
 
The New York Times: To treat prostate cancer, there are more options than ever
Kristen Scarpato, associate professor of urology, is quoted.
 
Axios Nashville: Vanderbilt Institute of National Security launches fall lecture series
Paul M. Nakasone, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management and founding director of the Institute of National Security, is mentioned.

Financial Times: How New York became a political laboratory
Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, authored this opinion piece.
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