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Vanderbilt University hosted the Vanderbilt Quantum Forum, bringing together nationally recognized leaders to explore how quantum technologies are beginning to shape sectors ranging from energy and security to health care and economic competitiveness—and what it will take to ensure workforce readiness as the field grows.  Read More

Alcoholism and addiction continue to shape public health in widespread and complex ways, influencing everything from metabolic disease and cancer risk to brain function and behavior. With one in 10 people ages 12 and older dealing with alcoholism in the U.S., the need for fundamental research on alcoholism, which is referred to as alcohol use disorder in research, and its effects on human health has never been greater. Read More

On the heels of his selection as Vanderbilt’s 2026 Graduates Day speaker, Arthur C. Brooks—internationally acclaimed scholar, bestselling author and happiness researcher—will join the Vanderbilt faculty. A widely respected voice at the intersection of science, ancient wisdom and public life, he will serve as an endowed Professor of Medicine, Health and Society in the College of Arts and Science beginning July 1. Read More

On Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, Vanderbilt Student Government, James Moore and members of the grounds team will meet at Bishop Commons to celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees on campus. A collectible pin highlighting the beauty and history of the Vanderbilt University Arboretum will be available while supplies last to those in attendance Read More

All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend the annual Spring Staff Assembly, either at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium or virtually, on Thursday, May 13. The event will celebrate university staff and their many contributions to the university’s mission.  Read More

A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read More

When will you feel like you have enough? From panic-buying to FOMO to the relentless drive for “more,” why does the fear of “running out” sharpen our focus while also dictating some of our most irrational behaviors? Listen to this Quantum Potential podcast for a fascinating conversation with scarcity expert and professor of marketing Kelly Goldsmith. Read More

See how Vanderbilt is strengthening longstanding partnerships with the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England and the University of Liverpool. Read More

Emblazoned on the former site of Vanderbilt’s Stadium Club on West End Avenue, Nissha Medical Technologies’ brilliant blue logo was a vivid presence overlooking a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s Engineering & Innovation Center of Excellence. Together with university leaders and government officials, Nissha officially opened the center’s doors on April 17, marking the beginning of an extended collaboration that will create opportunities to develop medical devices and technology—a key research area for the university.  Read More

Giving Day 2026 is finally here! Today, we are calling on the entire Vanderbilt community to show the world what happens when we anchor in community. Read More

Vanderbilt Residential Colleges has named Jeremi London faculty head of Memorial House on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. London, associate professor of mechanical engineering and an associate provost in the Office of Undergraduate Education, will assume the role July 1, 2026. She succeeds Celso Castilho, associate professor of history and director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, who has served as faculty head since 2021. Read More

Vanderbilt University Divinity School has received a generous commitment from an anonymous donor family to establish the Clearing the Path Fund. This fund will support current students navigating unexpected financial challenges while continuing their theological education and formation. Read More

Thinking of getting an advanced degree? Graduate, professional students give their best advice. Read More

Faculty artists Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons and Kamaal Malak have been invited to join one of the most culturally defining contemporary art exhibitions in the world. Vanderbilt will also host a public program series in Venice to showcase the university’s talent—and to contribute to the global dialogue about the future of art. Read More

Eligible staff members are invited to complete the 2026 Staff Pulse Survey. An email invitation with a personalized link will be sent to all eligible staff from People, Culture and Belonging through CultureAmp, the external vendor that is administering the survey. The survey will close Thursday, April 30.  Read More

Growing up, David Florian would take things apart to see how they worked, then put them back together. So, it’s not surprising that years later the Vanderbilt engineer heads a digital fabrication lab that teaches students how to operate computer-controlled machines and produces a popular YouTube channel with nearly 165,000 subscribers that provides instruction on how to make them. Read More

During the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 9, nine faculty members received awards for their significant impact through scholarship, research, creative expression, service, teaching or mentoring. The chancellor also spoke about Vanderbilt’s strength even during uncertain times.  Read More

Think you know everything about the black and gold and Giving Day history at Vanderbilt? Keep your eyes glued to VU social channels all day tomorrow, April 14, to prove your knowledge. It’s the perfect way to fuel excitement for the big day: Giving Day on Thursday, April 16. Read More

Former first lady of the United States Jill Biden will discuss her new memoir, View from the East Wing, on Monday, June 8, at Vanderbilt University. Biden will be in conversation with a special guest beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Read More