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A new method pioneered by the lab of Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology Ken Lau is poised to make previously inaccessible medical knowledge that has been locked away in old patient samples newly accessible to scientists. Read More

Vanderbilt has launched new multiyear agreements with a select group of suppliers for the purchase of apparel, promotional products, uniforms and awards by Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt Health system, effective July 1, 2026. Read More

As Vanderbilt celebrates the 20th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium and joins institutions across the country in commemorating 150 years of the U.S. postdoctoral position, this year’s event recognizes the impact of postdoctoral scholars on research and discovery while looking ahead to the next generation of scientific innovation.  Read More

Thank you to the nearly 2,000 staff who participated in Vanderbilt’s April 2026 Staff Pulse Survey. Your feedback provides an important snapshot of the staff experience and helps us better understand what's working well and where we have opportunities to improve. Read More

Former Dean of the University of Miami’s College of Engineering and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, Dr. Biswas is globally renowned for his pioneering work in aerosol science. Read More

Undergraduate students from any school or college at Vanderbilt can apply to the Vanderbilt University–New York City program if they meet the requirements. The programs are offered by the College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, and Peabody’s Human and Organizational Development program. Blair School of Music students can also pursue internships while exploring the arts in New York City through these programs. Read More

Research discoveries, student opportunity and strong communities all depend on relationships. Vanderbilt’s 2026 Government and Community Relations Annual Report highlights how partnerships and collaborations with policymakers, community organizations, industry leaders and educators helped advance the university’s mission throughout the past year.  Read More

Vanderbilt Divinity Library has launched a comprehensive redesign of its Art in the Christian Tradition (ACT) website, fully integrating this database of more than 7,000 religious images with the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) platform to support digital scholarship and worship. The updated resource features improved search functionality, an IIIF viewer for detailed image analysis, and a commitment to diverse representation. Read More

The Vanderbilt Business professor became the youngest recipient of the Keith G. Provan Distinguished Scholar Award, recognizing a career that has changed how organizations think about safety, reliability, and leadership. Read More

Martha Rivers Ingram, chairman emerita of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust, philanthropist and arts patron, died on Aug. 6, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. She was 90. Read More

Jackson “Jack” Watts Moore, JD’73, passed away on July 18, 2026. A long-serving member of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, Jack was a friend and adviser to countless members of the university community and a lifelong supporter of the university and of Vanderbilt Law School. Read More

Looking for a new way to partner with Nashville organizations while enhancing your work at Vanderbilt? Applications are now open for the Community Engagement Collaboration Fund, which supports joint projects that involve Vanderbilt faculty and staff and Nashville-based community organizations.  Launched in 2024 by the Division of Government and Community Relations, the fund helps… Read More

Vanderbilt faculty have a new way to deepen their research, scholarship and creative work: a residency at the university’s campus in the heart of New York City. The Vanderbilt NYC Scholars in Residence Program, established by the Office of the Provost, gives faculty members a furnished apartment, dedicated office space to advance work that engages New York City’s world-renowned academic, cultural, business and nonprofit communities. Applications are open. Read More

The Fall Staff Awards recognize the vital contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the sixth annual Fall Staff Assembly on Monday, Nov. 2. Staff, students, faculty or postdoctoral scholars can submit nominations using the online nomination form through Sunday, Aug. 23. Read More

Your fiscal year 2026 Total Rewards Statement (also known as a Total Compensation Statement) from People, Culture and Belonging is now available. This statement goes beyond your normal pay slip and base pay to show a complete picture of your total compensation; it highlights benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off and more to give you a clear, personalized view of the full value of your employment from July 2025 through June 2026. Read More

As innovation, talent and investment concentrate in a handful of powerful hubs, Vanderbilt is betting that the future of higher education depends on being present where breakthroughs happen. Read More

For decades, Nashville’s story to the outside world has been deeply rooted in music and the music industry. But across the city in labs, startups and research centers, a different kind of creativity is at work, one that’s measured in patents, prototypes and problems solved—and its story deserves its own moment in the spotlight. Read More

While artificial intelligence can accelerate scientific discovery, moving discoveries toward practical applications still depends on human collaboration. That idea shaped Vanderbilt’s 2026 Life Science Showcase: AI in Translational Research. Read More

Former Dean of the University of Miami’s College of Engineering and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, Dr. Biswas is globally renowned for his pioneering work in aerosol science. Read More