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CREST initiative gets grant to energize workforce development, economic growth through regional cross-sector collaborations
Vanderbilt's CREST Initiative unites regional partners to revolutionize workforce development in Tennessee and the Mid-south. The collaborative effort prioritizes economic growth, empowers the local workforce and paves the way for a more inclusive biotech future. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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Vanderbilt to welcome music great Wadada Leo Smith for weeklong residency
Lauded musician, composer, and educator Wadada Leo Smith will be at Vanderbilt University for a weeklong residency November 28 – December 1, which will include two musical performances and a special forum interview event. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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‘Nature’ conference on Bioengineering for Global Health seeks to foster “radical collaboration” that will make an impact on health disparities
Researchers from around the globe gathered for the inaugural Nature conference “Bioengineering for Global Health” at Vanderbilt University Nov. 13–15. Faculty members from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and editors from Nature Communications, Nature Biomedical Engineering and Nature Reviews Bioengineering led the organization of the conference. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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Vanderbilt student communicators honored with national awards
Vanderbilt University students were recognized with 34 awards at the fall 2023 National College Media Convention, the nation’s largest gathering of collegiate journalists, media students and their advisers. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Innovation Partnerships Program FY 2024
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit two applications to the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Innovation Partnerships Program. Read MoreNov 18, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant program. Applications may be submitted only for the Economic Mobility Focused on Needs of Individuals and Families request for proposals. Read MoreNov 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell to be appointed director of the National Cancer Institute
Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC, the Hugh Jackson Professor of Medicine and chair of the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be appointed Director of the National Cancer Institute. Read MoreNov 17, 2023
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Tumor antigens key to improving cancer immunotherapy: study
Vanderbilt researchers are working to better design immune therapies that attack tumors without also attacking healthy normal tissue in patients. Read MoreNov 17, 2023
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Researchers’ breakthrough in thermal transport could enable novel cooling strategies
Vanderbilt mechanical engineering professors Deyu Li and Josh Caldwell are part of a team of researchers who have discovered a new heat dissipation channel using phonon polaritons that could have extensive implications for novel cooling technologies in devices like smart phones and other modern electronics. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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Next-gen air safety systems incorporating risk models and data analysis developed by Vanderbilt engineers
As the nation’s skies become more crowded with commercial air traffic and U.S. air traffic control systems struggle with staffing and aging infrastructure, the risk of narrowly avoided collisions in the air and on the tarmac has increased significantly in the last five years. Following the recent conclusion of a $10 million, five-year NASA grant, research conducted by experts from the Vanderbilt School of Engineering can be used to integrate risk models and relevant data sources into future air traffic management systems. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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New collaborative research project seeks improved treatment for cystic fibrosis
Lars Plate, assistant professor of chemistry and biological sciences, has received a $2.76 million collaborative grant to investigate medical therapy for people with cystic fibrosis. The interdisciplinary project brings together teams with varied expertise in computational structural biology, proteomics, biophysics, and physiology in hopes of improving the quality of life for those afflicted with the genetic disease. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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GRAMMY nominations announced for Edgar Meyer, Dashon Burton, and William Brittelle
Blair School of Music is well represented in the nominations for the 66th GRAMMY Awards, with a total of five selections announced on November 10. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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Berg family gift to establish global artist-in-residence program and Dean’s Faculty Fellowships in the arts
A landmark gift from current Vanderbilt parents Allison and Larry Berg will establish the Berg Global Artist-in-Residence program to bring visiting artists to campus, as well as two Berg Dean’s Faculty Fellowships in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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Jules White appointed to senior advisor role in Office of the Chancellor
Distinguished computer scientist Jules White has been named senior advisor to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for generative AI in education and enterprise solutions. His appointment builds on Vanderbilt’s growing reputation as a world leader in innovation within the generative AI field. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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You at VU: How to report instances of sexual misconduct
Reporting an allegation of sexual misconduct is your choice. You may submit an incident report directly to the Title IX Office. You may speak with a faculty or staff member, who will then submit an incident report on your behalf. Finally, if you are seeking a criminal process instead of a university process, you may report to local law enforcement. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Petraeus discusses strategic leadership in context of military conflict during Vanderbilt lecture
A key element of successful strategic leadership is getting the big ideas right, said retired U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus during the latest installment of Vanderbilt’s Lecture Series on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Nominate peers for Spring Faculty Awards
Nominate faculty by Monday, Dec. 18, for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Twelve at Vanderbilt are among world’s highly cited researchers
Twelve current investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University are on this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited the most frequently by other researchers. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Novel C. diff structures are required for infection, offer new therapeutic targets
Vanderbilt research discovers that iron storage “spheres” inside the bacterium C. diff — the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections — are important for infection in an animal model and could offer new targets for antibacterial drugs. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Rachael Perrotta honored as 2024 Outstanding Senior; nine other nominees celebrated
See how the Class of 2024 Outstanding Senior Rachael Perrotta and the other nominees are using their talents and drive to make the world better! Read MoreNov 15, 2023