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Seven Vanderbilt student-athletes honored for academics
College Sports Communicators released its at-large academic all-district team, naming seven student-athletes from the Vanderbilt cross country and track and field programs. To be nominated for academic all-district honors, student-athletes must compete in at least 50 percent of scheduled competitions, maintain at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and hold at least sophomore standing academically and athletically. Read MoreJun 1, 2023
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Broadview housing project nearing completion; new leasing segments open
The Broadview at Vanderbilt residential community, the university’s first public-private partnership, is nearing completion. The building will open for resident move-in on July 10. The second retail business to occupy the space, 8th & Roast Coffee Co., also will open this summer. Read MoreJun 1, 2023
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Data Science for Social Good project aims to combine AI and history with ‘revolutionary’ role-playing experience
A Data Science for Social Good summer project is bringing history and education to life with artificial intelligence through Professor Holly Tucker’s EUS 2230W class. The class throws out the textbook, allowing students to learn history by living it through an elaborate role-playing game. Read MoreMay 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt students manage $500K portfolio in TVA Investment Challenge Program
Vanderbilt University students in two business courses managed a $500,000 investment fund and took fourth place in the 2022 Tennessee Valley Authorities' Investment Challenge. The Vanderbilt team beat the S&P 500 performance by 3.9% and outperformed 21 other teams. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Vanderbilt celebrates Bike to Work Day, offers Bike Month updates
May is National Bike Month, and Vanderbilt has several activities and resources planned to showcase the many benefits of bicycling. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Vanderbilt alum Ashwin Kumar named 2023 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
Vanderbilt alumnus Ashwin Kumar has been selected from a pool of more than 7,000 applicants for the 2023 cohort of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, where scholars receive up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford University. Read MoreMay 12, 2023
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Symposium highlights undergraduates’ creative arts and writing projects
The 2023 Spring Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Writing Symposium and Arts Showcase was held April 13 to celebrate a diverse range of undergraduate talent across fields and disciplines at the university. This year’s symposium featured the highest-ever number of submissions and attendees. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Vanderbilt Career Center releases post-graduation outcomes for Class of 2022, launches survey for Class of 2023
Learn where the 2022 graduates are now. The Graduate Pathway Survey helps show next steps after Vanderbilt. The class of 2023 are encouraged to complete the survey now. Read MoreMay 5, 2023
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Vanderbilt senior claims top prize in second annual Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy poetry contest
Students from seven Tennessee colleges and universities submitted poems exploring “What unity through American democracy means to me” for the second annual poetry contest sponsored by the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy. The judges selected Vanderbilt senior Sophie Kaiser’s poem as the winner. Read MoreApr 24, 2023
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Engineering seniors present capstone projects at annual Design Day event April 24
Vanderbilt School of Engineering seniors have spent the 2022-23 academic year on multifaceted capstone projects that serve as a culminating academic experience. These design projects will be on display at Design Day 2023 on Monday, April 24, from 5 to 7 p.m.; the event is free and open to the public. Read MoreApr 21, 2023
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Student Care Network offers resources for finals
The Student Care Network, in collaboration with a variety of campus partners, offers resources, tips and strategies to help students prepare for their final exams and projects. Read MoreApr 19, 2023
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Jewish Employee Affinity Group interest session is April 25
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will host an information session for a new Jewish Employee Affinity Group at 11 a.m. on April 25. Those who identify as Jewish are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to all Vanderbilt employees regardless of identity. Read MoreApr 19, 2023
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VUPS warns of phone scam targeting families of Vanderbilt students
Vanderbilt University Public Safety has been alerted of several phone scams that have targeted parents and guardians of Vanderbilt students, in which the scammers pose as law enforcement in an attempt to coerce money from them. Read MoreApr 18, 2023
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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center presents annual awards to five Vanderbilt community members
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center named five people from the Vanderbilt community as recipients of its annual awards for leadership, mentoring and the advancement of women at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 17, 2023
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Vanderbilt graduates go global: Three students awarded Keegan Traveling Fellowships
Class of 2023 graduates Catherine Hobbs, Abhinav Krishnan and Joseph Sexton have been named Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellows for 2023–24. Unique to Vanderbilt, the $25,000 Keegan Traveling Fellowship aims to enhance the development of future leaders through a year of world travel, research and experiential learning. Read MoreApr 17, 2023
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UCC hosts pre-finals self-care week April 17–21
Join the University Counseling Center to help de-stress before finals with in-person and social media activities and self-care tips April 17-21. Read MoreApr 14, 2023
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Vanderbilt survey shows shifts in commuting patterns, new trends in mobility
Vanderbilt University has released findings of the 2022 survey on commute and transportation practices, conducted to help inform mobility and transportation efforts and expand Vanderbilt’s understanding and support of the community. Read MoreApr 7, 2023
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Do what you can
In going all in as a runner and a double major, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year finalist Kaira Brown embodies Ashe’s commitment to improving communities. Read MoreApr 6, 2023
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Registration open for 2023 Graduate Recognition Ceremonies
Vanderbilt’s graduating seniors are encouraged to participate in this year’s Graduate Recognition Ceremonies for specific identity groups as part of the university’s 2023 Commencement celebrations. Read MoreApr 5, 2023
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Residential colleges host Transfer Student Appreciation Week April 10-14
Vanderbilt's residential colleges are hosting the inaugural Transfer Student Appreciation Week April 10-14. To highlight transfer students' contributions and accomplishments, the VU community is invited to social and educational events throughout the week. Read MoreApr 4, 2023