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Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may select one nominee for the Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2025 Searle Scholars Program. Read More

Thirteen innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 round of Seeding Success internal grants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation announced the recipient list on May 31. Read More

Vanderbilt University's TRANSLATE program has secured a $1.99 million federal grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students in grades 4-6. Directed by Emily Phillips Galloway, assistant professor of multilingual learning and literacy education, the program empowers teachers to leverage students' linguistic diversity, showing promising results in improving reading comprehension. Read More

A portion of Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues will be closed July 9–11 for a construction project on the roof of the Baker Building. All entrances to Terrace Place and Baker parking garages will be open. Read More

Mitchell A. Seligson, Centennial Professor of Political Science, professor of sociology, emeritus, and founder of the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) Lab died June 1, 2024, in New York City. He was 78. Read More

Vanderbilt Student Affairs has appointed new leaders. ReChard Peel is now director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Hannah Jones will lead the K.C. Potter Center. Both will work to advance Student Affairs mission to enhance students’ feelings of belonging on campus, oversee culturally relevant and timely programming for the campus community and continue to position the centers as intentional and innovative places at Vanderbilt.  Read More

With the first presidential debate of 2024 quickly approaching, the American public is expressing widespread concern about the state of democracy and our Constitution. There is also consensus among Americans that free speech is fundamental to democratic governance, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of unity and beliefs on government and democracy.  Read More

A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, David Wasserman led groundbreaking research studies on the role of physical exercise, insulin-stimulation and diet in metabolism Read More

Payne Hall, which is on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus, will undergo an extensive interior renovation and modernization of the building’s systems starting in summer 2024. Read More

Jonathan Gilligan was awarded admittance to the American Geophysical Union’s 2024-2025 Voices for Science program to hone their communication and advocacy skills to increase understanding and support of science. The program trains scientists to communicate the value of Earth and space science to key decision makers, journalists, and the public, with the hope of solving some of the most critical climate-related challenges facing society. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers have developed an innovative software system incorporating artificial intelligence that aims to improve the efficiency of public transportation for individuals with special needs. Read More

The Nashville Innovation Alliance seeks to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region’s ecosystem for innovation and to research, develop and deploy technology and analytically based solutions to challenges facing Nashville and Davidson County. Read More

Since its inception in December 2023, Vanderbilt University's People, Culture and Belonging division has worked to enhance the staff experience and foster innovation. Today, PCB announces a series of updates aimed at revolutionizing operational efficiency and elevating the employee experience, solidifying the university’s commitment to its core values: belonging, self-direction, growth and collaboration.  Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to 2 nominees for the Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research grant opportunity. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to 2 nominees for the Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award opportunity. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to three letters of intent for the Fall 2024 cycle of the Mathers Foundation grant program. Read More

Beginning July 1, 2024 (FY25) all expense reports and requisitions will require the use of a functional expense code within the chart of accounts (COA) string. The functional expense code will replace the existing Future 1 Field and will be mandatory for all expense accounts along with any capital asset additions.   Read More

The Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council has announced the winners of the 2024 Graduate Leadership Anchor Awards, honoring the hard work and leadership of Vanderbilt graduate students schoolwide. This year’s awards recognize outstanding service, mentorship, departmental leadership, research and best overall. Read More