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David Axelrod, senior CNN political commentator and former adviser to President Barack Obama, came to Vanderbilt Tuesday night to appeal to the community’s better angels: “It’s not about if the red team wins or the blue team wins, or who’s up or who’s down. It’s about what you can… Read More

Vanderbilt University was selected as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek. In the second-annual ranking, published this summer, the university was recognized in six distinct award categories, reflecting its commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and empowering environment for all its employees. The categories in which… Read More

Meet some of our new faculty members and learn about their fascinating research. Read More

K.C. Potter, JD’64, dean emeritus of residential and judicial affairs, died Aug. 26. Potter had an indelible impact on the life of the university and its students over more than three decades of service; he was 85 years old. Read More

Hear from some of the newest faculty on why they're excited to work at Vanderbilt. Read More

Friday is National College Colors Day—an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience. Since 2004, College Colors Day has been the Friday before Labor Day to marking the start of the college football season and honor the traditions and spirit that make… Read More

At this year’s Fall Faculty Assembly, which included the presentation of some of the university’s most prestigious awards, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflected on what makes Vanderbilt distinctive and outlined five major efforts that build upon the university’s accomplishments. Read More

First-year students at Vanderbilt spent their first Monday afternoon on campus with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discussing the importance of free expression at Vanderbilt and how to engage in civil discourse. Read More

Vanderbilt has won three Stevie awards—the first time the university has been recognized by the world’s premier business awards. More than 3,600 international nominations were submitted in a wide range of categories. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt community to ring in the 2024-25 academic year. Read More

An annual tradition at Vanderbilt, Founders Walk celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially begin their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community. The celebratory procession, which took place Aug. 18, is the conclusion of Move-In Weekend. Read More

Lt. Col. Zachary Dadisman was recently welcomed as Vanderbilt’s first U.S. Army War College Fellow, where he’ll spend a year conducting research and outreach while auditing courses to sharpen his leadership skills and expand his outlook as a strategic and innovative thinker. Read More

Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus, PhD’71, was recently chosen by President Mohammed Shahabuddin to lead an interim government in Bangladesh. Yunus returned to his native country on Thursday, Aug. 8, after weeks of student-led protests. Read More

“The cities that thrive in this century are those that offer a home and opportunities to researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Our next step must be to cultivate our home-grown innovation technology.” With those words, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier set the vision for the Nashville Innovation Alliance Ecosystem Forum, the… Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has announced reappointments for Douglas Christiansen, vice provost for university enrollment affairs, and Tracey George, vice provost for faculty affairs and professional education, beginning July 1, 2024. Read More

Vanderbilt University will expand its presence, reputation and impact around the world with the appointment of its first senior director of global engagement and external partnerships. Read More

The STARS College Network, a coalition formed in April 2023 by Vanderbilt University and 15 other prominent colleges and universities, will double in size after a year of landmark growth in creating opportunity for students from America’s small towns and rural communities, adding 16 new member colleges and universities this year. Read More

A panel of jurists selected Niu’s I Would Define the Sun, a collection of poems about resisting scarcity through language. The inaugural prize drew more than 300 submissions and honors Vanderbilt University’s strong connection to the arts. Read More

The changes were driven by the college’s continued focus on undergraduate education. Since early 2022, the College of Arts and Science has been developing a new general education curriculum, the A&S College Core, which will be introduced to students in fall 2025. The new dean’s office structure positions the college to support students and faculty as the new curriculum comes to life.  Read More

Vanderbilt University has joined Mayor Freddie O’Connell, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, First Horizon, the Metro Housing Division and other funding partners in launching the Nashville Catalyst Fund. This innovative initiative aims to address Nashville’s affordable housing challenges through a new tool designed to create, preserve and develop more affordable housing options across the city.  Read More