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In a city known for its music scene and rapidly changing skyline, the complex and often overlooked history of Nashville’s civil rights struggles has long remained in the shadows. Betsy Phillips, a local author and staff member at Vanderbilt University Press, is on a mission to change that narrative with her new book, Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond Their Control.  Read More

18 Vanderbilt graduate students and postdoctoral researchers traveled to Washington, D.C., in October to participate in Vanderbilt’s Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy Seminar. This two-day event is designed to provide STEM professionals with an inside look at the federal policymaking process, the importance of advocacy in advancing science and research priorities and to explore careers in science policy. Read More

Vanderbilt is inviting all undergraduate, graduate and professional students to participate in the Healthy Minds Study, a confidential survey to help gauge students’ mental health status, health behaviors and use of campus health services. Students can provide valuable feedback by completing the survey, and participants will get a chance to win one of 20 Vanderbilt Yeti Tumblers!  Read More

Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Read More

During a Dialogue Vanderbilt event, Professor of Political Science John Sides interviewed renowned statistician and writer Nate Silver about his latest book focused on appetites for risk-taking. Together, they examined the topic related to gambling, business and the 2024 election. Read More

Gregg R. Kendrick Vanderbilt University Information Technology has announced Gregg R. Kendrick as the university’s new chief information security officer. As CISO at Vanderbilt, Kendrick will lead the initiatives to protect institutional data, enhance cybersecurity measures and foster a culture of security awareness across the university community. Read More

Carlos Taboada, assistant professor of biological sciences, was among the 2024 Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering announced on Tuesday, Oct. 15. At the Taboada Lab, he and his team investigate the chemical, physiological and physical mechanisms that create different colors in frogs and the remarkable transparency of glassfrogs. Read More

At the recent Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit held in Manchester, UK, on Oct. 7, Vanderbilt’s leaders stood alongside industry giants and government experts to explore how universities can drive transformative solutions. Read More

VUIT has announced the implementation of a new and enhanced help desk system coming this fall. The updated system will offer the following improved functionality for our campus community. Read More

Vanderbilt University secured four National Endowment for the Humanities grants totaling $330,696 to support projects ranging from Yiddish literature to the preservation of Special Collections. The grants highlight Vanderbilt’s leadership in humanities research and were facilitated by the university’s Research Development and Support team. Read More

In a unanimous vote on Oct. 22, the Palm Beach County Commission approved a deal to provide five acres of county-owned land to Vanderbilt for the development of a new campus in West Palm Beach. Read More

All Vanderbilt staff are invited to attend the Fall Staff Assembly, either in person or virtually, to celebrate their hard work and many contributions to the university’s mission. There will be giveaways before the main program and a reception afterward. Read More

Vanderbilt is deeply grateful to the MNPD, the Nashville Fire Department and the city’s Office of Emergency Management for acting swiftly to provide a safe environment after the historic football win against Alabama on October 5. Read More

Temporary vehicle, pedestrian route changes along Children’s Way near 24th Avenue South on Nov. 5. Alternative vehicle and pedestrian pathways along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Read More

The Office of Transportation and Mobility will use the feedback received from the 2024 survey to shape programs and adjust its goals to better serve the Vanderbilt community. Five people who complete the survey by Nov. 3 will be randomly selected to win $100.  Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Project Support (APS) OR the Rural Arts Project Support (RAPS) program. Read More

Nashville Commodores, let’s show the football team our appreciation by packing FirstBank Stadium for this Saturday’s home game against Ball State. Read More

A team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will address the concerns and hopes surrounding health-related AI chatbots with the aid of a two-year funding award of up to $7.3 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Read More

From snappy trucker hats to a one-of-a-kind print from Nashville’s Hatch Show Print, Vanderbilt is providing a special set of incentives this year for individuals who make a gift to the university before Nov. 8. Read More

What does masterfully playing the piano have to do with leading one of Vanderbilt’s most creative schools? Read how Melissa Rose, dean of the Blair School of Music, finds the right rhythm for collaboration. Read More