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‘Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings’ Feb. 8
"Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings" will be held online on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Read MoreJan 26, 2023
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Keivan Stassun appointed to National Science Board by President Joe Biden
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University, has been appointed to the National Science Board by President Joe Biden. Read MoreJan 26, 2023
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Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Jemele Hill to deliver annual Murray Lecture Feb. 1
Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Jemele Hill will kick off Black History Month at Vanderbilt as the featured speaker of the university’s 15th annual Murray Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. The event is free and open to the public. Read MoreJan 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt hosts Mid-South Innovation Summit to boost growth of regional hub for innovation
The Wond'ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, will host the first Mid-South Innovation Summit for innovators, students, founders, government officials, investors and community and ecosystem partners across the entire Midsouth region. The event will be on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and is free and open to the public. Read MoreJan 25, 2023
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Evans’ research demonstrates need for student loan policies that encourage college enrollment
By Jenna Somers Brent Evans (Vanderbilt) On February 28, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in two cases challenging the legality of the Biden administration’s student loan debt relief program, which, if it prevailed, would cancel about $400 million in debt for about 16 million… Read MoreJan 25, 2023
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Electronic W-2s now available; printed documents have been mailed
Electronic W-2s are now available through ADP W-2 Services as a new, enhanced benefit for Vanderbilt University employees this year. Read MoreJan 25, 2023
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Students, postdocs: Apply for James Lawson Institute grants; deadline is Feb. 7
The James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements is awarding a total of seven grants to undergraduate, graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars at Vanderbilt. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, Feb. 7. Read MoreJan 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt University to host exhibition debate on TikTok bans at universities Feb. 3
Vanderbilt University invites the Nashville and campus communities to an exhibition on Friday, Feb. 3, designed to introduce the craft of debate to new audiences while exploring a timely topic. Read MoreJan 25, 2023
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Well-being Wednesday: Six strategies for effective learning from the Center for Student Wellbeing
While you can’t completely avoid test stress, learning how to effectively study will help you better retain information and relieve some of the anxiety caused by last-minute cram sessions. Learn valuable tips from the Center for Student Wellbeing. Read MoreJan 24, 2023
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Provide feedback on proposed WeGo spring service changes through Feb. 7
The Vanderbilt community is encouraged to share feedback with WeGo Public Transit regarding proposed service changes planned for spring 2023. Read MoreJan 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt engineer receives NSF award to develop neural analysis methodology
Mikail Rubinov has been awarded $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to develop new computational methods for analysis of large-scale brain activity data. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Research Snapshot: Tonga volcanic eruption creates foundational knowledge, portends short-term climate effects
A submarine volcanic eruption in the Kingdom of Tonga sheds light on volcanic behavior and new ways to understand the impact of volcanoes on climate. Est. reading time: 2.5 mins. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Deadline to apply for $25,000 Keegan Fellowship to travel the world is Jan. 27
The Keegan Traveling Fellowship awards $25,000 to select graduating seniors to enhance their future development as leaders through world travel and experiential learning. The application period for this year’s fellowship is still open, and interested students are encouraged to apply by Friday, Jan. 27. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Develop healthy habits, earn rewards through new wellness program; Virgin Pulse replaces Go for the Gold
Vanderbilt University’s new wellness program is now available to all employees. Administered by Virgin Pulse, the program encourages healthy habits through fun challenges and quarterly rewards. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation women’s basketball game is Feb. 5
Vanderbilt Human Resources has reserved a limited number of tickets for university employees and their guests to attend the Sunday, Feb. 5, Vanderbilt vs. Georgia women’s basketball game as a thank you for their service and dedication to the university. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Applications for Data Science Institute summer programs due Jan. 31
The deadline to apply for one of the Data Science Institute’s paid summer programs is approaching at the end of January. The DSI Summer Research Program is open to undergraduates and encourages those from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. Data Science for Social Good is open to both undergrad and graduate students with a base knowledge of coding. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Takeda Innovators in Science Award–Cancer Immunology
Vanderbilt University may nominate one early career scientist and one senior scientist in a field of cancer immunology for the 2024 Innovators in Science Award, sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and administered by the New York Academy of Sciences. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminars
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Mellon Foundation’s 2023 Sawyer Seminars. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Former student-athletes seed initial investment for newest Vandy United men’s and women’s golf initiative
Vanderbilt has unveiled artists’ renderings detailing approximately $11 million in significant upgrades to the men’s and women’s golf teams’ facilities at the Vanderbilt Legends Club, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to the home that has helped the Commodores grow into SEC and NCAA champions. Read MoreJan 20, 2023
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VKC seeks young adults for research study on effects of noise conditions on brain activity
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is seeking adult participants, ages 18–30, for a research study investigating the effects of different noise conditions on brain activity during the Attentional Network Task. Read MoreJan 20, 2023