What is Happening to U.S. Higher Education?
New research from Jen Riley discusses the impact of power shifts, competition, and evolving technology on U.S. higher education. Read More
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Gabe Horton, BA’11, MDiv’15: Hope for People and Pets in Crisis
Gabe Horton is executive director of Pawster, a Nashville-based nonprofit that works to ensure that a pet owner’s temporary problem doesn’t lead to permanent loss of their pet. Pawster’s clients are pet owners in crisis, and the organization offers pets a foster home while their owner gets back on track. Ninety percent of pets are reunited with their owners. Read More
CLASS of 2024: Military veteran Matthew Nettles combines degrees in medicine and divinity to treat human suffering
WATCH: He's graduating with a degree in medicine and divinity. See the path that brought Matthew Nettles to Vanderbilt and how he plans to use both degrees to better treat those in need. Read More
CLASS OF 2024: Vanderbilt helped Haley Bishop find her voice and rediscover her passion for running
WATCH: See how student-athlete Haley Bishop is using her gift of communication and connection to help others. Read More
Unity Project to host Salam Al-Marayati, president of Muslim Public Affairs Council, on April 22
Al-Marayati and Samar Ali, Unity Project co-chair, will explore the shared experiences of Muslim and Arab Americans and the ongoing crisis in Gaza in a timely and insightful conversation at noon on Monday, April 22, at the John Seigenthaler Center. This in-person event is limited to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff members; you must register using your Vanderbilt email address. Read More
Vanderbilt Printing Services wins awards for excellence in print quality
Vanderbilt University Printing Services continues to lead its peers in the in-house publishing and printing world, recently securing two Silver awards for excellence in print quality in the 2024 In-Print Awards. Read More
CLACX: A legacy and future of leadership and evolution
For more than 75 years, Vanderbilt has been a pioneer in the study of the Americas, forging new paths to innovate, shape, and advance the field. Now, the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies once again finds itself at the forefront, driving important changes in education, research and programming, both at the university and across the country. Read More
Leyva advances research on Hispanic-Serving Institutions with $2.4M grant from NSF
In a study supported by a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Luis Leyva, associate professor of mathematics education and STEM… Read More
Celebrate literacy in April by taking immersive ‘Story Stroll’ on Peabody College’s campus
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are inviting young readers and their families to visit the campus of Peabody College in April for the first in a series of fun, immersive storytelling experiences called “Story Strolls.” Read More
tnAchieves coaching supports low-income students’ post-secondary persistence at Tennessee community colleges
First-year college students who receive coaching through the tnAchieves program are more likely to persist into their second year, according to new analysis from… Read More
New segment of Walk & Roll Loop opens on campus
The FutureVU Walk & Roll Loop will offer a scenic pathway for students, faculty, staff and the community to walk, bike and roll around campus. As part of ongoing campus improvements, a new segment has opened along West End Avenue, boosting accessibility and sustainability in the West End Neighborhood. Read More
Jessica Logan: a meta-scientist on a mission
By Jenna Somers Jessica Logan Associate Professor of Special Education Jessica Logan has always been interested in child development, specifically the growth of… Read More
Update your personal devices to the secure VUIT Wi-Fi network
If you connect any of your personal devices to Vanderbilt’s Wi-Fi network while you are on campus, it is now time to re-onboard that device to the new network. Personal devices are noted as any device that is not managed by VUIT, such as your cell phone or tablet. Read More
A winning model: Bogotá’s charter schools boost students’ academic and social-emotional skills
By Jenna Somers Researchers at Vanderbilt University and William & Mary may have found a promising approach to education reform that could help provide high-quality… Read More
Updates on campus protest at Kirkland Hall on March 26, 2024
April 5, 2024 An update to the campus community about the protest at Kirkland Hall Dear Vanderbilt community, … Read More
Hinton lab maps structure of mitochondria at different life stages
The lab of Antentor O. Hinton Jr., assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, came together with collaborators from across Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the U.S., and Brazil to determine the differences in the 3D morphology of mitochondria and their cristae in brown adipose tissue. Read More
Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education Program
Vanderbilt University may submit one Letter of Inquiry as lead institution to the 2024 Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education program from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Read More
Vanderbilt Law announces launch of Undergraduate Minor in Legal Studies
Led by inaugural director of undergraduate studies and Centennial Professor of Law Sean B. Seymore, the Undergraduate Minor in Legal Studies is designed to help students make an informed judgment about whether to pursue law school and/or a legal career, provide substantive legal knowledge and critical thinking skills, and allow them to become better-informed citizens. Read More
Two A&S psychology faculty receive prestigious awards in vision sciences
Randolph Blake, Centennial Professor of Psychology, won the 2024 Ken Nakayama Medal for Excellence in Vision Science Award for lasting, high-impact contributions to vision science. Isabel Gauthier, David K. Wilson Professor of Psychology, won the 2024 Davida Teller Award for exceptional scientific achievements, commitment to equity, and a strong history of mentoring. Read More
Vanderbilt adds new Environmental Engineering major
Beginning in the fall of 2024, Vanderbilt will offer an environmental engineering major for undergraduates through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Read More
