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How students are impacting national security policy through the Institute of National Security and Immersion Vanderbilt
Eleven Vanderbilt students are engaging in cutting-edge national security research through a new, dynamic partnership between Immersion Vanderbilt and the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security. This partnership emphasizes the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of Immersion Vanderbilt and supports the Institute of National Security’s mission of developing the next generation of national security leaders. Read MoreApr 7, 2025
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Vanderbilt expands Posse scholarship program to Miami and Atlanta
Vanderbilt recently announced the addition of two new cohorts to the Posse Scholars program: Miami and Atlanta. The expansion builds upon the original Vanderbilt Posse launched in New York over 36 years ago as well as the addition of a second New York cohort and a new Houston cohort… Read MoreApr 7, 2025
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Emotional Wellness: Tips for filling your resilience tank
We can’t control life’s ups and downs, but we can control the way we respond to them. Emotional wellness can help us navigate challenges and feel better. It can also lower our risk for physical and mental health issues and increase overall life satisfaction. Read MoreApr 7, 2025
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WATCH: Class of 2025 students lead creative collaborations with impact
Meet four members of the Class of 2025 who are collaborating in powerful ways. Read MoreApr 7, 2025
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Vanderbilt Divinity School awarded grant to study AI
Vanderbilt Divinity School was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the Wabash Center to study artificial intelligence and its impact. The project, “We Can Wait No Longer: Educating Theological Educators About Artificial Intelligence,” seeks to inform Divinity faculty of the mechanics behind AI and the latest advancements. Read MoreApr 4, 2025
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Vanderbilt Poll: Mayor O’Connell keeps earning high marks; Nashvillians align on issues, but not always on solutions
Eighteen months since taking office, Mayor Freddie O’Connell continues to enjoy broad public approval. The 2025 Vanderbilt Poll–Nashville found his favorability among Nashville residents at 67 percent—a very high level of approval for any elected politician that underscores the success of his first year and a half in office. O’Connell’s positive assessment aligns with the emerging consensus that Nashville is headed in a better direction than it was a few years ago. Read MoreApr 4, 2025
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WATCH: VU Staff Q&A Series – Ryan Lemons, University Facilities
In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Ryan Lemons, welder and pipefitter for the power plant, who is with University Facilities. Read MoreApr 3, 2025
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Inspired chemist uncovers a scientific superpower in women
Learn about the women who inspire Steven Townsend in his breakthrough research that puts a spotlight on women, their health and discoveries around the healing powers of breast milk. Read MoreApr 3, 2025
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Get Hyped for Giving Day + I ⚓ VU Week
Mark your calendars—Giving Day is coming in hot on April 10, and we’re going bigger than ever with our first-ever I ⚓ VU Week, happening April 7–11. Each day brings a new way to celebrate Commodore pride, give back and show the world what it means to be #VU4Life. Read MoreApr 2, 2025
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Every Gift, A Step Forward
Giving Day 2025 is April 10, so get ready to show some ❤️ for Vanderbilt! The university thrives because of you, and we invite you to join other Commodores to amplify our collective impact by giving back to support students and programs across campus. Read MoreApr 2, 2025
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H. Rodes Hart, longtime Vanderbilt benefactor and trustee emeritus, 1932-2025
H. Rodes Hart, BA’54, who had an insatiable appetite for learning and education and contributed to Vanderbilt’s growth through his philanthropy and more than 30 years of leadership on the university’s Board of Trust, died March 30. He was 93. Read MoreApr 2, 2025
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Exploring the world, one fellowship at a time
Eight exceptional Vanderbilt students are embarking on transformative global journeys as this year’s cohort of the Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship program. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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First View launches to support first-generation, first-year students
First View, a summer transition program designed to support first-generation college students as they begin their journey at Vanderbilt, debuted last summer. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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James Patterson and Patrick Leddin take the stage for Q&A on ‘Disrupt Everything’
Moments before James Patterson and Patrick Leddin took the stage, the Langford Auditorium went dark. A campus-wide power outage was the culprit, but cancelling the event wasn’t in the cards. Instead, prolific author Patterson and associate professor Leddin used the circumstances to their advantage — they were, after… Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Memoirist and filmmaker Jennifer Baum to visit Vanderbilt April 3–4
Baum will be visiting Vanderbilt on April 3–4, visiting courses and giving a public talk about her new memoir as a part of The Curb Center’s spring semester programming theme: Art and Democracy. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Utility worked planned along 24th Avenue, new temporary roadway to open
To allow for two-way traffic, a new roadway will open April 7 to connect 24th Avenue South to Garland Avenue. The new roadway is located just between the former University Club and McTyeire Hall. Vehicles: 24th Avenue South will still be accessible from Vanderbilt… Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Mayfield to undergo urgent utility repairs
Mayfield, a part of Housing and Residential Experience’s Living Learning Program, will be undergoing emergency utility repairs from March 31 through August 2025. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Vanderbilt University medical students participate in largest Match Day in history
Langford Auditorium at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was brimming with excitement and anticipation Friday, March 21, as 80 graduates of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine took turns opening their envelopes on the big stage and announcing the next stop on their medical careers: residency training. The National Resident Matching Program reports that this year’s Match — the process of matching the preferences of applicants for U.S. residency positions with the preferences of residency program directors — had an all-time record for applicant participation. Read MoreMar 28, 2025
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New course unlocks the power of generative AI for MATLAB programming
A new Massive Open Online Course on the Coursera platform is teaching professionals and students how to better use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to improve their MATLAB programming skills and productivity. MATLAB is a specialized programming platform and language that has become the industry standard for engineers, scientists, economists, and researchers across multiple disciplines. Read MoreMar 28, 2025