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The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its third virtual Jumpstart Conference Aug. 1, bringing together researchers on race from both inside and outside of the field of education. Read More

June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant, a federal student aid program that has expanded higher education opportunities for millions of low-income Americans. To celebrate the historic milestone, Vanderbilt has joined with others in the higher ed community to highlight Pell's value and impact and underscore the need for Congress to reinvest in the program.  Read More

Eunyoung Choi, PhD, assistant professor of Surgery, and colleagues identified for the first time that Trop2+/CD133+/CD166+ dysplastic stem cells are a key source of clonal evolution of dysplasia to multiple types of gastric cancer. Read More

Vanderbilt Athletics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX throughout 2022 with reflections and events recognizing the impact, progress and continual push forward of the landmark legislation in all areas of women’s sports. Read More

Title IX's 50th anniversary is reason to celebrate progress and reflect on an unfinished journey, writes Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee in the June "Growing Forward" newsletter. Read More

A four-year longitudinal study of older LGBTQ+ people in the South is being conducted to better identify the sources of stress and resilience for this infrequently studied population. Read More

A collaborative project between the labs of Maulik Patel and Kris Burkewitz has identified a new molecular pathway that plays a key role in the ability of cells to sense and respond to stressed mitochondria. Read More

New research from Vanderbilt Business explores the accuracy and regulation of human capital disclosure over the last 20 years. Read More

Vanderbilt's Charleson Bell and George Wilson have been named to the 2022 class of a Harvard Business School leadership program focused on communities’ shared growth, prosperity and improved competitiveness on the global stage. Read More

Scientists will join faith leaders in conversation about finding common ground between religion and science on Thursday, June 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read More

Thursday, June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the passage into law of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. To mark the anniversary, Vanderbilt's Title IX Office will offer training aimed at highlighting the history of the law while providing relevant instruction to all campus partners. Read More

Both northbound lanes of 21st Avenue near Edgehill Avenue will be closed on Saturday, July 16, due to crane work at VUMC’s Medical Center North building. Read More

John Kuriyan, one of the world’s most esteemed structural biologists, will become dean of Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine Basic Sciences effective Jan. 1, 2023. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Gabrielle Lopiano discusses how managers can create an LGBTQ+ inclusive and accepting work environment. Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old. Read More

African drummers, music, interactive games, educational sessions, food and more were part of Vanderbilt University's annual Juneteenth celebration. Read More

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences' inaugural Juneteenth celebration highlighted the accomplishments of Black scientists both at Vanderbilt and across the country. Read More

Historically Black colleges and universities offer high-quality education and produce leaders from various backgrounds, mainly being African American. Predominately White institutions can utilize practices that make HBCUs successful to mentor and graduate students of all backgrounds.  Est. reading time: 3.5 mins.  Read More

Rapidly administering IV fluids to critically ill adults undergoing emergency tracheal intubation does not significantly decrease chances of hypotension (low blood pressure) and cardiac arrest, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center-led study shows. Read More

Vanderbilt is ranked among the nation’s top colleges and universities for experiential learning in Forage’s inaugural Experiential Learning Awards. Read More