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Justus Ndukaife, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award of $1.9 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The funding will support Ndukaife’s project, “Understanding the heterogeneity of nanoscale extracellular vesicles, exomeres and supermeres using next generation optical nanotweezers.” Justus… Read More

The U.S. Department of Energy is funding two Vanderbilt early-career nuclear physicists’ exploration of the universe’s properties and composition. Raghav Kunnawalkam Elayavalli and Jean-François Paquet, assistant professors in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and members of the multidisciplinary Vanderbilt Initiative for Gravity, Waves and Fluids, have been identified as among the nation’s most exceptional researchers. Read More

In the Four with a ‘Dore series, we’re getting to know Vanderbilt students four questions at a time. In today's installment, meet Aaditi Lele, a climate studies and political science major with a minor in South Asian language and culture. The Cupertino, CA native from the Class of 2024 recently participated in VU's annual TedXVanderbiltUniversity event. Read More

The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute is celebrating the announcement of its fall 2023 grant awardees, including eight Professional Development and Training Grants and 13 Dissertation Enhancement Grants awarded to Vanderbilt graduate students. Read More

The fellowship program is intended to serve as a pathway and source of mentorship for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the Southeastern Conference to prepare them for tenured faculty positions.  This cohort of Vanderbilt scholars will attend the upcoming 2023-24 SEC Emerging Scholars conference Oct. 1–4 at the University of Arkansas.   Read More

Volunteers are needed on Sunday, Aug. 13, to help with move-in for the 2023–24 cohort of Humphrey Fellows at Vanderbilt. The Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the U.S. for an academic year to study, gain related professional experience, build leadership capacity and foster mutual understanding. Read More

Vanderbilt University is partnering with the Davis United World College Scholars Program, an international nonprofit organization that has provided scholarships and education for academically talented students from around the world for more than two decades. Read More

The training exercises are designed to assess response readiness to a critical incident in a dense urban environment. University and medical center employees and guests should expect to see a large number of uniformed military personnel and Metro Nashville first responders in the area of 25th Avenue and Children’s Way during the two-day exercise. Read More

Eligible veterans can attend Vanderbilt University at a significantly reduced cost, thanks to the school’s continued participation in the Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program. Read More

Jim Bradford, who served as dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management from 2005 to 2013, died July 27. Bradford leaves a legacy of impact on the school, having spearheaded the development and launch of several programs. Read More

Furthering Vanderbilt’s commitment to creating an inclusive game-day experience for everyone in Commodore Nation, the university has announced the installation of sensory rooms inside Memorial Gymnasium and FirstBank Stadium. Read More

Vanderbilt University Vice Provost for Research and Innovation Padma Raghavan has been appointed to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. Raghavan’s expertise and leadership will contribute to Tennessee’s initiatives in nuclear innovation and investment. Her appointment aligns with Vanderbilt’s broader efforts to foster economic development and energy advancements. Read More

After the pandemic, teen mental health has plummeted. Learn the science behind disorders and brain development in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation on Aug. 10. Read More

The inaugural Life Science Showcase highlighted recent successes and opportunities to spur growth in state-of-the-art research across small molecules, vaccines, antibodies, medical devices in development and more. The July 19 event brought together leaders in academia and industry on Vanderbilt University’s campus. Read More

Vanderbilt Athletics announced that the 2023 Dore Jam will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 19. A celebration of Commodore athletics, representatives from all available sport programs will be in attendance to meet and greet fans. The event will also include games and activities, music and a chance to win prizes. Read More

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have daily faculty, staff and student commuters as well as many visitors each day. With construction currently underway around campus, regular notices will be released to make navigating campus easier. Read More

Nine chancellors have guided Vanderbilt from humble beginnings to global impact. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s New Directions Fellowships. Read More

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center announced a funding opportunity to support impactful cancer-related projects at any stage of research from any stage faculty member. This award aims to provide funding to support paradigm-shifting, practice-changing, or policy-creating research. Read More

Abenity, a leader in the employee engagement and loyalty field, provides a central online location for faculty and staff to discover savings and perks. The contract has been extended to July 2024. Read More