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To prepare Nashville and Davidson County and ensure its citizens’ ability to thrive for years to come, former Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s office, in partnership with Metro Nashville departments and the Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, have developed a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. The university community is encouraged to participate in the public feedback period through Oct. 31 Read More

Join Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost C. Cybele Raver and other university leaders for a conversation about the university with opportunities to ask questions and gain a greater understanding of Vanderbilt's priorities, including the Dialogue Vanderbilt initiative. Read More

As a part of Free Speech Week, the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy is hosting a Lunch and Learn to expand the dialogue of learning outside the classroom setting. The discussion will explore First Amendment issues here in Tennessee with American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee Director Kathy Sinback. Read More

Hosted by Vanderbilt Chancellor Diermeier, Bret Stephens, a well-known journalist, editor and columnist will join Samar Ali, research professor of political science and law, for a discussion centered around the value of free expression, open debate and civil discourse through the lens of some of the most pressing issues we face today. Read More

Jenn Carlson will lead a discussion on the shifting role of guns on college campuses. Dr. Carlson is a 2022 MacArthur Fellow and an NRA-certified gun instructor as well as an ethnographer of gun carriers, trainers and advocates. Read More

In association with the 2023 Symposium on AI, Free Speech and Human Rights and presented by The Future of Free Speech Project, this event will chart the past, present and future of the ethical and societal implications of AI, as told by academic and industry experts and undergraduate students. Read More

The Future of Free Speech Project, in partnership with Vanderbilt University, will host an event to explore the dynamic intersection of generative AI, free speech and human rights within the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence advancements. Read More

As a part of the Deans’ Lecture Series, the School of Medicine will host an Elizabeth Simpson Lecture featuring Vanderbilt's Dr. Jonathan Metzl. Metzl is a world-renowned physician, educator, expert, author and leader in sociology and psychiatry. He will speak on the interplay of race, psychiatric diagnoses, historical medicine and present-day controversies. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Establishing Multimessenger astronomy Inclusive Training (EMIT) graduate certificate program will host an open house Sept. 29 at 10 a.m., to allow those interested in the program to learn about and mingle with EMIT faculty, postdoctoral scholars, current students and staff. For those unable to attend in person, you… Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Grant Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one proposal to The Nora Roberts Foundation Grants Program. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 31, at noon to discuss The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Limited physical and electronic copies of the book are available by request. Read More

A portion of the sidewalk in front of the Wyatt Center in the Peabody Neighborhood will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23, to repair the building’s roof. The entrances to the Wyatt Center will remain open.   Read More

The A.B. Hancock Jr. Memorial Laboratory for Cancer Research in collaboration with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center announced a funding opportunity to support a cancer-related project and investigator. The award provides $50,000 to any stage, tenure-track investigator to pursue a high-impact research project. The chosen investigator will also be named a Hancock Scholar Read More

Celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Flulapalooza mass influenza vaccination event on Sept. 27. This year, a high-dose vaccine will be available to faculty and staff who are eligible to receive it. The CDC recommends the high-dose flu vaccine for faculty and staff who are 65 and older, as it has been shown to be more effective in this age range than the standard flu vaccine.   Read More

Co-sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry, this session of the School of Basic Medicine's Apex Lecture Series features developmental biologist Michael Rapé. Read More

In today's data-driven world, understanding analytics is crucial for making informed decisions. With the power of Generative AI, analytics is no longer confined to data scientists. This workshop will introduce participants to the world of AI-driven analytics, making complex data analysis accessible to everyone. Read More

New this academic year is "Vandy Cooks with Faculty," where faculty from across the university will share their passion for cooking as they prepare their favorite dishes at monthly presentations. For the inaugural session, join Peter Lorge, associate professor of premodern Chinese and military history as he shares two of his favorite Chinese recipes: dry-fried green beans and Yuxiang eggplant. Read More

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, The Arc Tennessee and Able Voices are in search of volunteer interview subjects for the next issue of Kindred Stories of Disability. The topic of the 2024 issue is 'Mental Health and Youth.' Chosen stories and experiences will educate Tennessee legislators and policymakers about the barriers that children and youth with disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions face as they seek access to services. Read More

Ellen T. Armour, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Feminist Theology, will discuss her new book, Seeing and Believing: Religion, Digital Visual Culture, and Social Justice, at Vanderbilt University’s Special Collections and University Archives from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The event is free and open to the public. Read More