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September 9, 2024
NEW FACULTY
Vanderbilt's new faculty explain their transformative research
Headshots of Vanderbilt's newest faculty
As a thriving research university, Vanderbilt faculty are at the forefront of innovation and discovery, while also teaching and mentoring undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The university welcomed 61 new faculty to our 10 schools and colleges for the 2024–25 academic year. Here some of the faculty explain their transformative work. Read More
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
Robert Putnam, political scientist and author of ‘Bowling Alone,’ comes to Vanderbilt Sept. 19
Image text reads "How to Head a Divided America: Thursday, September 19, 5:30 p.m." to the right of headshots of Frederick Riley and Robert Putnam.
Dialogue Vanderbilt is partnering with the Aspen Institute’s Weave Project to bring political scientist Robert Putnam to campus to explore “How to Heal a Divided America" during a conversation with an expert in community building, Weave Project Executive Director Frederick Riley at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Read More
ATHLETICS
Shutout Saturday: Vanderbilt defeats Alcorn State 55-0 for second straight win
#23 AJ Newberry scores a touchdown vs. Alcorn State
It was all black and gold on Saturday night at FirstBank Stadium as Vanderbilt shut out Alcorn State 55-0, the first for the Commodores since beating East Tennessee State 38-0 in 2019. The Commodores look to go 3-0 for the first time in the Clark Lea era this upcoming Saturday versus Georgia State at 6 pm. Read More
Music students at a concert.
WATCH: Vanderbilt is home to a rich creative community seen in our world-class faculty, driven students and exceptional archives. Dynamic collaboration and creative potential emerge when talented minds come together. The Office of the Vice Provost for Arts, Libraries & Global Engagement is committed to elevating and expanding the arts in our Vanderbilt community.
This Week at VU
 
Sept. 11, 2024
Noon • Virtual
Work-Life Workshop: 'My Body is My Ally: Engaging Radical Self Love through Compassion and Mindfulness and Your Energy'
Sept. 11, 2024
Noon • Kissam C216
Project Safe: Supporting Those Impacted by Sexual Harm Workshop
Sept. 12, 2024
Noon • Virtual
Parenting Group: 'Fostering Independence, How to Empower Children to Thrive' Webinar
Sept. 12–13, 2024
11 a.m.–7 p.m. • In Front of EBL/Langford
Voter Registration Extravaganza
Sept. 13, 2024
Noon–2 p.m. • The Rand Wall & Participating Offices
Diverse 'Dores Day
Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 23 | 'The ABCs of Banned Books' Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Sept. 26 | Inclusive Book Group: The Reading List
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Latest Headlines
 
Arts & Science
Restoring Vanderbilt’s Natural History Museum: Rediscovering the lost plesiosaur (cast)
 
Libraries
Heard Libraries exhibit looks at prominent literary figures through lens of correspondence
 
Research
Promising drug-like compounds found to have strong action against blood cancers
 
Health & Wellness
Get care and therapy for your teens through the Vanderbilt employee wellness program
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VU in the News
 
Wall Street Journal: Scholarly associations aren’t entitled to their opinions
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier authored this piece.
 
Tennessean: A supermoon, planetary sightings and more. Don't miss these 5 September celestial events
Billy Teets, Director of the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, is quoted.
 
Politico: Making sense of Trump’s Medicaid ‘silence’
Melinda Aldrich, associate professor of medicine, is mentioned.

TIME: What 5 doctors are excited about in kidney cancer research
Brian Rini, a professor of medicine, is quoted.
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