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A new minor being offered through the School of Engineering is designed to equip students across campus with the tools to turn ideas into impact. The Innovation and Design Strategy (IDS) minor provides a structured, interdisciplinary pathway for students to identify real-world problems, design meaningful solutions, and bring them to life. Open to all Vanderbilt undergraduates, the 15-credit-hour program blends human-centered design, hands-on making and collaborative problem-solving. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have received a pair of grants supporting Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The funding, made available by the state of Tennessee, is administered by the Tennessee State Museum in support of statewide America 250 activities. Read More

It’s an issue effecting millions of people and their loved ones—hearing loss. In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Provost C. Cybele Raver talks with electrical and computer engineer Jack Noble about advances in technology to help improve hearing. Read More

Thirty Vanderbilt students and nine staff members traveled to Washington, D.C., this spring for the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center’s annual Black History Immersion Excursion. The multiday trip explored themes of history, politics, advocacy and cultural expression in the nation’s capital.  Read More

Beginning Monday, March 16, the Student Centers team will begin accepting event reservation requests for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. These requests are intended for large-scale, signature events hosted by university departments in our largest venues, including the Student Life Center Ballrooms, Sarratt Cinema, Rothschild Black Box Theater, Alumni Hall, Carmichael Conference Center and designated outdoor spaces at Vanderbilt University. Recurring reservations (weekly/monthly meetings) will open mid-April for next academic year. Read More

What songs have a spot on the playlist of your life? In the next episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, explore the meanings of music over time, genre and cultural shifts with Provost C. Cybele Raver and musicologist Melanie Lowe. Read More

In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Provost Cybele Raver and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier take a deep dive into Vanderbilt’s future—across campuses, cities, and partnerships. From West Palm Beach and San Francisco to New York City, Chattanooga, and Nashville, hear how the power of place is shaping a bold, networked vision for Vanderbilt’s next era. Read More

As a dangerous ice storm swept through Middle Tennessee in late January, Vanderbilt quickly mobilized to support students, faculty and staff amid widespread power outages and hazardous conditions. The university opened warming centers, adjusted academic schedules and provided frequent updates, while facilities, dining and public safety teams worked around the clock to keep campus safe and operational. Read More

What does the future of AI and robotics look like in our daily lives and as a career field? In a special episode of Quantum Potential, Provost C. Cybele Raver talks with Matthew Johnson-Roberson, the inaugural dean of the College of Connected Computing, about the accelerating evolution of AI and robotics. Read More

See how Cinema and Media Arts students are reaching real-world successes with their films. Read More

RESEARCH SPARK: AI is becoming a common tool for Human Resources departments. Learn from new faculty Salvatore Falletta about the ethical lines between creepy AI analytics creative decision making. Read More

Elenora Pertz, BMus’15 (Claudia Araujo) Pianist Elenora Pertz, BMus’15, has chased her musical dreams across continents, from the grand halls of Vienna to Berlin—and this past summer to Florence, Italy. As a collaborative pianist for some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, an innovative teacher and an… Read More

RESEARCH SPARK: Learn a key tool new faculty leader Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst is using to prepare the next generation of nurses. Read More

RESEARCH SPARK: Get to know Shekhar Bhansali, new head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and his vision for AI engineering education. Read More

RESEARCH SPARK: Meet new faculty Maya Singhal and see how their research could help us understand the impact of diverse community dynamics. Read More

Which new faculty member loves Lego? Get to know some of Vanderbilt’s newest faculty beyond their resume. Read More

Hear from Vanderbilt's newest faculty on the positive impact their research could have on society. Read More

Meet some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty as they explain why Vanderbilt is the right academic home for them. Read More

Relive the joy and energy of one of Vanderbilt's favorite traditions Move In Day 2025! Read More

Learn more about Prof. Jesús Ruiz and his family and why he's excited to be faculty head of Moore College. Read More