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In just over two years, a Vanderbilt-Neumora collaboration has led to the Phase 1 clinical trial of a treatment for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, which affect 3.7 million adults in the United States. This is the third chemical compound discovered at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery to reach Phase 1 clinical trials.     Read More

Vanderbilt has announced the addition of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery into Discovery Vanderbilt as well as an initiative within the Dare to Grow campaign to inspire philanthropy with a one-to-one match for gifts of $100,000 or more. Read More

A comprehensive study that integrates multiple analytic approaches has linked a regulatory gene network and functional defects in insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells to Type 2 diabetes. Read More

Rosevelt and Kristen Noble have long ties to Vanderbilt University. The alums are raising their children—daughter, Jordan, and son, Rosevelt III—on campus at Stambaugh House. The entire family is featured in this year’s Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide, available to shop online now through Dec. 31. Read More

A new portrait series that celebrates noteworthy Vanderbilt University community members is now on display in multiple locations across the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. V150: The Many Faces of Vanderbilt, funded by a spring 2023 Sesquicentennial Grant, features prominent photographs and short bios of alumni, faculty and others whose accomplishments and contributions have made a significant positive impact on the university and society as a whole. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, combined) may nominate two candidates to submit a letter of intent to the Ono Pharma Foundation’s Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program. Read More

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

Many students, faculty and staff at Vanderbilt University are by now well acquainted with Duo multi-factor authentication, a login solution that protects sensitive data and accounts across campus. Now, Duo is improving the login experience with a new look and added features.   Read More

As part of Dialogue Vanderbilt, the debate team hosted an online event with the Rwandan National Debate Team on Nov. 29. Read More

Vanderbilt student Daniel Ardity earned a place on the U.S. Debate Team this year, an accomplishment that has allowed him to travel around the world while also continuing to hone his debate skills closer at home. Read More

Always at the helm of fostering campus dialogue, the Vanderbilt Debate team exists to provide on-campus, national and international educational opportunities that enable students to improve their analytical, communication, critical thinking, listening and research skills. Read More

WeGo Public Transit has announced proposed service changes that will begin Sunday, March 31, 2024. The Vanderbilt community is encouraged to share feedback with WeGo through Dec. 18. Read More

Boosting its commitment to underrepresented nursing leaders, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has secured a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for its innovative leadership program, Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders. The academy is a groundbreaking, five-day immersive fellowship specially designed to train nurses from backgrounds that are underrepresented in nursing leadership... Read More

A simmering discontent with democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean is creating opportunities for politicians with undemocratic plans, according to a comprehensive survey released Nov. 29 by Vanderbilt University’s LAPOP Lab. Read More

By Jenna Somers Heidi Carlone A three-year, nearly $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation supports a trans-institutional research team at Vanderbilt University investigating an innovative approach to STEM education that could help young people develop STEM identities and agency amid climate anxiety. Children around the world… Read More

Oscar-winning actress, noted author, singer and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow will discuss entrepreneurship and navigating barriers to fostering innovation in a conversation at Vanderbilt University on Friday, Dec. 1, at Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall. The event is free and open to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Vandy Promo Gear is a one-stop platform for the Vanderbilt community to easily access a wide range of customizable university-branded products. The site features a user-friendly interface, allowing faculty and staff to quickly select and personalize merchandise. This includes apparel, office supplies, and more, all imprinted with preapproved Vanderbilt logos.   Read More

Occupational Health’s ergonomics program is available to help Vanderbilt University faculty and staff work comfortably and prevent injury. Read More

Adapa, an Ingram Scholar in the College of Arts and Science, will travel to Sweden in December as one of only 10 students globally to receive a 2023 Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship.   Read More

Gabrielle Beck, a sophomore studying neuroscience and environmental policy, received an all-expense-paid invitation from National Climate Assessment program Director Allison Crimmins through her work as a Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education Fellow, where she has been able to take part in projects that deal directly with sustainability and climate change. Read More