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Priority application deadline for online Master of Legal Studies program is Aug. 7
The two-year, part-time MLS program is designed for busy professionals who are looking to deepen their understanding of the legal system and become more sophisticated and confident in navigating the law. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Final application deadline for online Master of Legal Studies program is Aug. 21
The two-year, part-time MLS program is designed for busy professionals who are looking to deepen their understanding of the legal system and become more sophisticated and confident in navigating the law. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Nominations open for Fall Staff Awards; save the date for staff assembly on Sept. 21
The awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fourth annual Fall Staff Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Diermeier advocates for university priorities at meetings, congressional reception in Washington, D.C.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier met with members of Congress to advocate for federal investments in research and higher education. He urged for robust federal research funding and student aid programs, and highlighted Vanderbilt’s leading role in building the innovation ecosystem in Tennessee, particularly in the automotive industry. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Community leaders come together to discuss power dynamics in collaborating for social impact
Vanderbilt Community Relations recently hosted nearly 50 people from Nashville’s social impact sector for an afternoon of learning, networking and connection. The topic of the day was “The Power in Collaboration: Working Together for Social Impact.” Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Four with a ‘Dore: Kareena Gor
In the Four with a ‘Dore series, we’re getting to know Vanderbilt students four questions at a time. In today’s installment, meet Kareena Gor from Charlotte, NC, a Class of 2025 student with majors in child studies and Spanish with a minor in language sciences. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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Humphreys receives Early Career Impact Award for contributions to brain and behavioral sciences
Kathryn Humphreys, associate professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College, has won a 2023 Early Career Impact Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Read MoreJul 20, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s LAPOP hosts inaugural summer school to train social scientists in international survey methods
A nine-day intensive training hosted by LAPOP provided students, postdocs, faculty and policymakers with skills to conduct trustworthy, reliable surveys in international settings. Read MoreJul 19, 2023
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Blasting scheduled as part of Frist Athletics Village project
As part of the south end zone project at FirstBank Stadium, there will be blasting along Jess Neely Drive and within the south end zone construction area in the Frist Athletics Village starting on Friday, July 28. Read MoreJul 19, 2023
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REMINDER: 2023–24 parking and commute information
To help you make the best commute decision for your needs, the university has numerous resources to customize your commute plan for the 2023-24 academic year. Read MoreJul 19, 2023
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Fifth annual Womanist Ethnography Conference is Aug. 11
This virtual conference increases the representation of Black women in culture and society and is concerned with attending to multiple facets of the diversity that exists among Black women. Read MoreJul 18, 2023
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‘Introduction to ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering’ virtual workshop is July 27
Faculty and staff are invited to learn about ChatGPT and its computational capabilities that can be used in teaching, research and personal productivity. This workshop will provide an initial overview of “prompt engineering,” which is the discipline of crafting the statements that are sent to ChatGPT. Read MoreJul 18, 2023
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‘ChatGPT and the Future of Education’ virtual workshop is Aug. 2
This workshop will explore the educational impacts of ChatGPT and its computational capabilities. A significant emphasis will be placed on understanding how to design assignments that account for ChatGPT, innovative ways of using ChatGPT for teaching and communicating about appropriate usage with students. Read MoreJul 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt alumnus Clark Lea’s contract extended as head football coach
Entering his third season at the helm of Vanderbilt football, Clark Lea has signed a contract extension to remain in his native Nashville. Lea was hired as the 29th head coach in December of 2020 and set forth a clear vision for Vanderbilt to become the best college football program in the country. Read MoreJul 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt Unity Poll reveals significant approval of legislative compromise despite continued pessimism about national unity
Americans uniformly support solution-oriented government, including compromise on gun control, but they don’t expect the country to be able to come together to solve urgent problems, according to the second quarterly Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of national unity and the democratic process. Read MoreJul 17, 2023
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Henrietta Hickman Morgan Memorial Award winners announced
The awards, presented by the Vanderbilt Writing Studio, go to the first-year students who submit the best sample of original writing. This year’s winners are Megan McGrath, Elizabeth Grimm, Faisal Khreis and Emma Williams. Read MoreJul 17, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award Program. Read MoreJul 17, 2023
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Four with a ‘Dore: Keyonte Doughty
In the Four With a ‘Dore series, we’re getting to know Vanderbilt students four questions at a time. In today’s installment, meet Keyonte Doughty from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a Class of 2025 student with majors in human and organizational development and political science with a minor in African American diaspora studies. Read MoreJul 14, 2023
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Lutz reappointed vice chancellor for development and alumni relations
John M. Lutz, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations, has been reappointed for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today. Read MoreJul 14, 2023
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Seven Commodores selected in MLB draft
Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. was taken 17th overall by the Baltimore Orioles. Bradfield is Vanderbilt’s 22nd first-round selection in the Tim Corbin era (2003-present), which marks the most in the SEC. The Commodores have boasted a first-round pick in each of the last five MLB drafts. Read MoreJul 14, 2023