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Get to know some of our newest faculty as they explain what excites them about their transformative work and the positive impact it can have on society. Read More

Vanderbilt marks 25 years since Sept. 11 tragedy and honors its three alumni lost in the September 11 bombings Read More

What happens when a highly esteemed painter, sculptor and performance artist collaborates in work and life with an award-winning musician and music producer? On this Quantum Potential podcast, experience the magic between artists María Magdalena Campos-Pons and Kamaal Malak as they reimagine the creative process. Read More

Behind every major breakthrough is an investment that made it possible. Hear from Chancellor Faculty Fellows on how that support helped them to make a difference. Read More

See how Vanderbilt celebrated the historic opening of its New York City campus with a unique welcome week that could only happen in the Big Apple! Read More

Kickoff event for the Dare to Grow campaign (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt University’s historic Dare to Grow campaign concluded June 30, 2026, with $4.5 billion in donor support—fueled by a record-breaking $757 million raised in the campaign’s final year, a 350 percent increase in annual fundraising performance since 2021, and… Read More

Creating an environment where a child can fall in love with learning is the greatest gift a school can give, especially for kids juggling learning challenges. Take a step inside the greatly expanded Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Check out this list to find out all the things you've got to try here at Vanderbilt! Read More

A well loved professor becomes the new dean of The Ingram Commons. Hear what Tucker Biddlecombe is most excited about as the Class of 2030 starts their journey at Vanderbilt! Read More

LISTEN: New ways to treat chronic pain. Creating a “person-centered” judicial system. Challenging outdated ideas about U.S. security. These and more in a special “Highlights of Season 1” episode of the Quantum Potential podcast. Read More

Looking for new ways to embrace uncertainty and jump into new chapters in your life? Listen to this special summer remix of the Quantum Potential podcast as acclaimed poet Major Jackson explains how poetry can help! Read More

See how mostly engineering students used design thinking to create a garment for a world-renowned artist in a premier global art show. Read More

Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt community is mourning the death of Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics, who died June 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Olani was a revered professor and mentor who had been teaching at Vanderbilt since 2018. Olani was… Read More

Eleven of Vanderbilt University’s most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year’s recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement. “These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that are strengthening Vanderbilt’s… Read More

Check out the initial author lineup for the 2026 Southern Festival of Books! Read More

We all love to talk. But is language just a tool we use to communicate—or is it something more powerful? How does it impact democracy, identity and access? In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Akshya Saxena, associate professor of English at Vanderbilt, and Provost C. Cybele Raver dig into the fascinating and layered history—and future—of language. Read More

VUPS has launched a drone first-responder program to enhance emergency response and support the safety of the campus community. The drones—advanced Skydio X10 systems—let trained public safety personnel see active incidents from the air in real time, which helps responders assess situations and coordinate resources more effectively. They are not used for routine surveillance or continuous monitoring of campus activity.  Read More

You’ve collected the memories, the achievements, the friends that will last a lifetime. You’ve learned so much and challenged yourself; working together in ways you never imagined. You, Class of 2026, are Vanderbilt graduates. And this is only the beginning. Watch this special look at the Class of 2026… Read More

Are you happy? What defines happiness and how does that impact your pursuit of achievement and purpose? In this special Quantum Potential podcast, hear from bestselling author, scholar and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks. Read More

Beginning this month, there will be multiple road closures and blasting operations as construction advances on the Stevenson Center 6, Central Utilities Initiative, Central Neighborhood Residential Colleges and Peabody Residential College projects.  Read More