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Ashley T. Smith, the practitioner advisor to the School of Engineering’s chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, is the recipient of the inaugural Richard H. Nettleton Outstanding Practitioner Advisor Award. Smith received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Vanderbilt in 2004. Read More

Faculty have been critical to Vanderbilt's success in creating a robust model of on-campus and remote academic activity this semester, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente, who also announce major investments to support faculty professional needs and new faculty hiring. Read More

Natural disasters—such as tornados, derechos, hurricanes, flooding, fires, earthquakes and even the COVID-19 pandemic—are reminders of the importance of developing a personal or family disaster plan. Read More

George E. Cook, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor of electrical engineering, emeritus, at Vanderbilt, died Monday, Sept. 14. He was 82. Read More

The George Barrett Social Justice Program, the Public Interest Office and Law Students for Social Justice will host a panel discussion from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, on Tennessee's recently passed anti-protest legislation. Read More

Law Students for Social Justice will discuss the history of housing discrimination in Nashville and how COVID-19 has impacted the affordable housing market during an online event from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Read More

As the fifth week of classes begins, progress is being made across the university to ensure that students, whether on campus or studying remotely, are building connections and creating meaningful experiences while following campus protocols and guidelines. Read More

Staff make possible the pursuit of Vanderbilt's mission to provide an empowering education to students, and their commitment and sustained effort have made the start of the academic year a great success, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in a message to university staff. Read More

Are you looking for a learning opportunity for an academically advanced student? Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth announces fall and winter virtual learning options for students in grades 3–12. Read More

As a result of students' steadfast commitment, Vanderbilt is managing the spread of COVID-19—but continued vigilance is of paramount importance, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a Sept. 18 message to students. Read More

The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read More

Students, faculty and staff from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the need for social justice during the VUSN Social Justice Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Read More

Mixing chemistry, biology and engineering, Frances Arnold, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, tweaks enzymes found in nature to perform new tricks by altering their DNA. Arnold delivered Vanderbilt's 2020 fall John R. and Donna S. Hall Engineering Lecture on Sept. 15. Read More

VentureWell Faculty Grants provide up to $30,000 for up to three years to help fund and support faculty with innovative ideas to create new or transform existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. Read More

Christianne Roumie has been named director of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Master of Public Health program, a two-year interdisciplinary program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Read More

Students, faculty and staff are making tremendous strides in keeping one another as safe as possible and continuing to focus on campus protocols and guidelines in this time of great change. Each member of the Vanderbilt community must be part of the solution, and leaders are emerging across campus. Read More

Former athletic directors and distinguished college administrators Tommy McClelland and Kristene Kelly have joined Vanderbilt as deputy athletic directors, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced today. Read More

The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, honors the history, cultural diversity and unique contributions of individuals and communities whose ancestry can be traced to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff will recognize the month with a series of programs and events. Read More

Vanderbilt University announced on Friday that it would begin the fall athletics season without spectators at home events through the end of October due to health and safety concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More