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Vanderbilt Unity Poll: Public strongly rejects presidential power over university enrollment, deportation without due process
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy recently conducted a national poll about Americans’ opinions on topics including higher education, the state of the economy under President Donald Trump’s administration and immigration, among other key issues. The results reveal interesting nuances in public sentiment, as well as divisions among those Republican voters who identify as part of the Make America Great Again movement and those who identify more with the traditional Republican Party. Read MoreJun 18, 2025
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Vanderbilt researchers develop new approach to boost immunotherapy potency in cancer treatment
Researchers led by John T. Wilson, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and biomedical engineering, have developed a new approach using a molecularly designed nanobody platform that seeks to make immunotherapy more effective in the treatment of cancer. Read MoreJun 17, 2025
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Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellows recognized at 2025 Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association, announced the 2025 award winners at the Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony on May 21. The event highlighted the vital contributions that postdocs make across various disciplines at the university. Read MoreJun 17, 2025
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Vanderbilt and Nissan: A collaborative path to innovation
Vanderbilt University and Nissan Motor Corporation have joined forces to pursue strategic projects in data science and beyond. The partnership is expected to unlock significant value and identify potential cost savings of over $70 million for Nissan. Read MoreJun 17, 2025
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Off-campus meal plans available for 2025-26
Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, Vanderbilt Campus Dining will offer optional Off-Campus Meal Plans designed to provide flexible, affordable access to meals on campus. These plans extend the convenience, flexibility and quality of Vanderbilt’s award-winning dining program to students living off-campus. Read MoreJun 17, 2025
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Heard Libraries exhibit commemorates LGBTQ experience in Middle Tennessee
The many contributions of LGBTQ people to the political, social and cultural fabric of Middle Tennessee are explored in a new exhibit at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. 'Alive with Pride: LGBTQ Existence and Resistance in Middle Tennessee' is on view in the Central Library fourth-floor lobby through September 2025. An opening reception for the exhibit will be on Tuesday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and a series of curator talks will be held at Central Library on three Saturdays—July 12, July 19 and Aug. 9—this summer. Patrons are invited to view the exhibit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each session, with guided tours scheduled at 11 a.m. and at noon. Read MoreJun 16, 2025
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Excellence in corporate collaboration event recognizes staff achievements in advancing corporate partnerships
The second annual Excellence in Corporate Collaboration Luncheon on May 22 brought together members of the Vanderbilt community at Alumni Hall to celebrate a shared commitment to partnership and innovation between Vanderbilt University and its corporate partners. More than 60 attendees recognized the outstanding achievements Read MoreJun 11, 2025
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Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator expands leadership team, welcomes senior fellows and advisory committee members
The VPA recently announced a new phase of growth, with the addition of key senior staff, distinguished senior fellows and renowned advisory committee members. This expansion further solidifies its leadership in policy areas such as AI and Technology, Competition and Regulation, Industrial Policy and Economic Security and Public Options and Governance. Read MoreJun 10, 2025
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Vanderbilt’s Evolutionary Studies Initiative honored with 2025 Friend of Darwin Award
The National Center for Science Education has named Vanderbilt University’s Evolutionary Studies Initiative as one of its 2025 recipients of the prestigious Friend of Darwin award. This national honor recognizes ESI’s outstanding contributions to advancing public understanding of evolution through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach. Read MoreJun 10, 2025
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Rewrite “feeling rules” to launch a new era for men’s mental health
Society often gives men strict rules on handling emotions. Phrases like “Man up” and “Be a man” suggest that men shouldn’t struggle emotionally. But in reality, everyone faces difficult emotions, regardless of gender. Read MoreJun 9, 2025
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Alumni Association welcomes new, returning board members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association will welcome new and returning alumni leaders to its board for three-year terms that start July 1, 2025. The Alumni Association’s mission is to engage Vanderbilt alumni in the life of the university, encourage lifelong connections and support the university’s goals. Read MoreJun 4, 2025
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Quantum Potential Podcast Episode 8: Rewiring the brain and rethinking pain with Craig Lindsley
In this episode of Quantum Potential, Craig Lindsley, William K. Warren, Jr. Professor of Medicine, University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacology and executive director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss transformative research exploring how subtle tweaks to brain chemistry could change the way we treat neurodegenerative diseases and chronic pain. Read MoreMay 28, 2025
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Vanderbilt Board of Trust names four new members
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust elected a slate of new trustees during its annual spring meeting in early May. William H. “Hal” Hess, JD’90, Keith Hoogland, BA’82, and John Ingram, MBA’86, will serve five-year terms beginning July 1. Allison “Allie” Hall Eagles, BA’16, will serve a two-year term as the young alumni trustee. Read MoreMay 28, 2025
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Vanderbilt honors Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos with official portrait
In commemoration of Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos' legacy at Vanderbilt, the Board of Trust commissioned an official portrait of Zeppos that was unveiled on May 7. The portrait has been installed at the front entrance of Zeppos College. Read MoreMay 28, 2025
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Six recognized with 2025 Vanderbilt alumni awards
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual alumni awards. The honorees will be celebrated during Reunion and Homecoming Weekend Nov. 6–9. Read MoreMay 28, 2025
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for summer 2025
From the art of landscape painting to the exploration of iconic movies and the history of beer, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is offering an exciting lineup of summer courses for the 50-plus community. With engaging topics in music, history, literature, wellness and more, OLLI provides a wealth of opportunities for learning and connection. With the launch of Osher Online, students can now tap into the expertise of instructors across the country. Read MoreMay 21, 2025
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing to launch CRNA program in 2026
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will establish a nurse anesthesia program in summer 2026 that will draw on the strengths of the school’s expertise in nursing education and practice combined with extensive clinical education at nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The three-year program of study will be part of the school’s doctor of nursing practice degree program. Read MoreMay 20, 2025
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‘Food for Thought’ sparks dialogue on culture and culinary identity
“Creating cuisines is about building community through agriculture and bridging the local with the global,” said Ted Fischer, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Anthropology, during the opening session of “Food for Thought”—a free program presented by Vanderbilt University and the Frist Art Museum. This series brings together Vanderbilt faculty, Frist curators and local leaders to explore cultural and societal issues through art. The Spring 2025 season focused on two Frist exhibitions: Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism and Tennessee Harvest. Read MoreMay 20, 2025
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McGee Center’s new home in Vanderbilt’s Central Library celebrated at campus gathering
University leaders, faculty, students and invited guests gathered at the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies to celebrate its new home at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Central Library. The interdisciplinary center promotes media literacy by providing essential resources to evaluate the objectivity of news coverage, digital media and other narratives. Read MoreMay 19, 2025
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Fifth annual Spring Staff Assembly celebrates connection, unity and resilience
The 202y Spring Staff Assembly, held on Thursday, May 15, at the Langford Auditorium, took on a celebratory air as Vanderbilt leadership honored the hard work and numerous accomplishments of the university’s employees. Over 550 staff members attended in person, and the event was live-streamed for a virtual audience. Read MoreMay 16, 2025