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Introducing the Talent Marketplace: Take charge of your career growth
The Talent Marketplace—a new, connected experience designed to help you better understand your skills, grow with intention and explore career opportunities across Vanderbilt—is now live. The Talent Marketplace brings together learning, skill development and career exploration in one place, making it easier to see where you are today and what’s possible next. Rather than focusing only on job titles or current roles, it centers on skills, growth and progress over time. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Legal Services special enrollment period through Commodore Employee Perks opens Feb. 9
Navigating legal matters can be stressful and costly. As a Vanderbilt employee, you have access to a Legal Services plan through our new discount program, Commodore Employee Perks, designed to give you affordable, reliable legal support when you need it most. Enrollment opens Feb. 9 and closes Feb. 20, with coverage beginning March 1, 2026. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine to headline the 2026 Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
As the nation’s highest-ranking military officer and principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of War, and National Security Council, General Caine brings unmatched perspective to this year’s Summit theme: The Shadow of War, The Illusion of Peace: National Security in the Age of Asymmetry. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Legacy in Action: Vanderbilt observes MLK Day with annual event series
This year, Vanderbilt University’s MLK Day Commemorative Series brought powerful voices of the past, present and future together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through a blend of inspiration and action, the campus community celebrated not just King’s memory, but the ongoing work of building leadership and opportunity for all. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Two Arts and Science, one Peabody student receive prestigious Wattles Fellowship
Two seniors in the College of Arts and Science and one Peabody College senior have been named 2026-2027 recipients of the Wattles Fellowship. The fellowship offers three women graduates from Vanderbilt University a one-year, fully integrated position in the London corporate risk management and insurance market. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Susan Margulies named Vanderbilt’s new vice provost for research and innovation
Susan Margulies, former assistant director of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering and a distinguished professor at the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed vice provost for research and innovation, with her appointment beginning June 1. She will be tasked with defining a vision for—and driving—the next generation of growth in Vanderbilt’s research enterprise. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Report 2025 contributions to non-VU retirement plans by April 1
To help employees avoid taxes and penalties, People Experience collects information about contributions made to outside retirement plans to help ensure they don’t exceed IRS limits. If you contribute to a non-Vanderbilt University retirement plan through an outside business in which you are at least a 50… Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Stay safe, stay informed: Keeping your AlertVU information up to date matters
AlertVU is Vanderbilt University’s emergency notification system, used to communicate urgent information during situations such as severe weather, safety incidents, utility disruptions or other campus emergencies. Powered by the Everbridge platform, AlertVU allows the university to reach students, faculty and staff through multiple channels—including email, text messages, phone calls, desktop alerts and the VandySafe app. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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Vanderbilt launches Amplify Generative AI Innovation Center within College of Connected Computing
Vanderbilt University’s College of Connected Computing has launched the Amplify Generative AI Innovation Center, a “living laboratory” that will catalyze ethical, human-centered use of generative and agentic AI in research, teaching and learning, student success, administrative operations, and external partnerships. The center is co-led by Center Director and Professor of Computer Science Jules White and Chief AI and Technology Officer Allen Karns. Read MoreFeb 2, 2026
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Call for proposals: Vanderbilt Center for Languages Scholars
The VCL Scholars serve as an integral part of the Vanderbilt Center for Languages' mission of fostering interdisciplinary work. Applicants may propose a program of research for publication, conference presentation, or the creation of a new academic initiative. The Vanderbilt Center for Languages (VCL) is particularly interested in funding proposals that generate knowledge that benefits a broad constituency. A $3500 salary supplement is provided to all Scholars. Read MoreFeb 2, 2026
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Innovation Catalyst Funds awarded to seven faculty from October 2025 cycle
Vanderbilt University announced seven recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the October 2025 cycle. The awards offer strategic pre-seed funding to help faculty across a wide range of disciplines turn promising research concepts into tangible solutions that address fundamental societal needs. Read MoreFeb 2, 2026
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Update on undergraduate academic calendar following weather disruptions
Recent severe weather has disrupted undergraduate classes, and the university is working to ensure academic continuity while minimizing further disruption to the semester. “I know that many members of our community have been placed under great strain the past week as we have navigated widespread power outages, property damage and… Read MoreJan 30, 2026
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Two Vanderbilt alumni selected for prestigious Schwarzman Scholars program
Two members of the Class of 2025, Benedict Ballman and Rui Huang, have been chosen for the 11th cohort of the highly selective Schwarzman Scholars international graduate fellowship program. The Schwarzman Scholars program focuses on tackling the world’s greatest challenges and “redefining global leadership for the 21st century.” Scholars from universities around the world join for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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Vanderbilt Divinity School welcomes Rep. Harold Love, Jr. to campus
Each semester, the Divinity School invites a member of the clergy, a nonprofit leader, or a social justice activist to be “in residence” with its community. Rep. Harold Love, Jr., the Spring 2026 Practitioner-in-Residence, has served as a dedicated public servant in the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2012, representing the 58th District Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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Pre-proposals now accepted for 2026 NIH S10 Shared and High-End Instrumentation Grants
Vanderbilt investigators are invited to submit pre-proposals for the 2026 NIH S10 Shared and High-End Instrumentation Grant programs, which support the purchase of state-of-the-art shared research equipment for NIH-funded research. Pre-proposals are required for institutional review and approval before submission to the NIH, with a university deadline of April 1 ahead of the NIH’s June 1 deadline. Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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Residential Colleges is accepting applications for 2026 Faculty VUceptors
Each fall, Vanderbilt University welcomes a cohort of more than 1,600 new first-year undergraduate students. As new students learn what it means to be a member of the Vanderbilt community, they participate in an extended orientation program called Vanderbilt Visions—small seminars with 18–20 students designed to support their transition to college life, foster community connection and introduce them to the wide range of resources available to support their success. Each Visions group is facilitated by a faculty member and an upper-division peer mentor, known as VUceptors, who work together to model dynamic and meaningful faculty-student engagement. VUceptors support first-year students throughout CommonVU Orientation and during the six-week Vanderbilt Visions program. Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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Warm Up & Recharge at Vanderbilt: Community warming center is open through Monday, Feb. 2
Following the recent winter storm and widespread power outages, Vanderbilt University is opening the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center to faculty, staff, students and members of the larger Nashville and Middle Tennessee community in need of a safe, warm place to rest and recharge. Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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Vanderbilt launches new season of ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast
Advances in medicine, society and life-altering innovations are sparked through an environment committed to curiosity and potential. See what’s coming up in the second season of the Quantum Potential podcast as Provost C. Cybele Raver introduces listeners the innovators driving Vanderbilt progress. Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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Surgical robotics pioneer Robert Webster guides life-saving ideas into reality
He leads groundbreaking work creating robotic tools to make surgeries safer. Now, with a passion for partnership, see how Robert Webster is carving a path for others to take their life-changing innovations and turn them into reality. Read MoreJan 29, 2026
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SEASON 2, EPISODE 1: AI and Hope: How to cultivate human flourishing through faith, technology and imagination with Jaco Hamman
How do you expand compassion, joy and faith while also integrating artificial intelligence? Jump into a fascinating dialogue between Vanderbilt Divinity School professor Jaco Hamman and Provost C. Cybele Raver in the Season 2 premiere of the Quantum Potential podcast. Read MoreJan 29, 2026