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Vanderbilt leads global dialogue on urban innovation at World Academic Summit
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Upgraded VUIT support options to be introduced Nov. 19
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt secures four prestigious NEH grants
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Palm Beach unanimously approves land deal for Vanderbilt’s new business and tech campus
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Register now for Nov. 14 Fall Staff Assembly
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt University statement on football fan celebration
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Temporary vehicle, pedestrian route changes along Children’s Way near 24th Avenue South on Nov. 5
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 MoreOct 28, 2024
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Make your voice heard with Commute Survey for chance to win $100
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 MoreOct 21, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Project Support and Rural Arts Project Support FY26
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 MoreOct 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt to give away 1,000 free shirts Friday ahead of home game against Ball State
Nashville Commodores, let’s show the football team our appreciation by packing FirstBank Stadium for this Saturday’s home game against Ball State. Read MoreOct 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt receives award from ARPA-H to focus on improving mental health chatbots
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 MoreOct 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt kicks off fall incentive program with exclusive limited-edition merch
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 MoreOct 14, 2024
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Dean Melissa Rose creates harmony while advancing the Blair School of Music
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 MoreOct 14, 2024
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Second weekend of Eco-Grief Performance Project showing Oct. 17–20
Another exciting weekend of performances exploring emotional responses to climate change will be the final event this semester sponsored by the Vanderbilt Eco-Grief Initiative. Experience mascots come to life, a revival of a beloved 1990s cartoon, a very tense focus group and some old-fashioned school spirit in these two plays developed in conversation with the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreOct 14, 2024
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Passion, Perseverance and Synapses: Neuroscientist Richard Sando receives prestigious NIH New Innovator Award
In 2024 the National Institutes of Health awarded Sando a New Innovator Award, part of their High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. This award, which provides $1,500,000 over five years, supports early-career scientists proposing innovative and impactful research that might not get funded in the traditional peer-review process due to its inherent risk. Read MoreOct 11, 2024
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Faculty: Explore opportunities to get involved in Vanderbilt’s residential colleges at Open House on Nov. 7
Faculty who would like to learn more about serving in residential or programmatic roles within the university’s residential colleges system are invited to an open house on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons dean’s residence, located at 1235 18th Ave. S. Read MoreOct 11, 2024
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Vanderbilt elections course breaks record as largest elective class in the university’s history
With 1,100 enrolled students, the number speaks for itself—PSCI 1150: U.S. Elections is a hot commodity on campus. The elective course offered every four years by the College of Arts and Science is a highly anticipated deep dive into how elections work in the U.S., blending a robust understanding of history with extensive research from political science. Read MoreOct 11, 2024
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The Greatest Upset
It was a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon when the Dores came out to play. With their team squaring off against the No. 1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, Commodore fans squeezed into a sold-out FirstBank Stadium. Little did they know that on the fifth day of October, history was about to be made. Read MoreOct 10, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program – Concept Papers (Winter 2025)
Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. Read MoreOct 10, 2024
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Vanderbilt will hold second annual Free Speech Week Oct. 15–22
Free Speech Week will feature three student debates, a lecture by American Civil Liberties Union President Deborah Archer, and the inaugural Global Free Speech Summit, a two-day symposium with renowned national and international guests advancing efforts for free speech around the globe. Read MoreOct 10, 2024