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A major new investment in postdoctoral scholar research and discovery
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with postdoctoral scholars about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read MoreOct 17, 2022
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A major new investment in graduate and professional student research and discovery
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with graduate and professional students about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read MoreOct 17, 2022
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New Vanderbilt Peabody College faculty Mark Chin and Jennifer Russell address school equity issues
Assistant Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations Mark Chin and Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations Jennifer Russell joined the Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development this fall. Read MoreOct 4, 2022
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New Vanderbilt Peabody College faculty Thomas Smith and Richard Welsh address school equity issues
Professor of Public Policy and Education Thomas Smith and Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy Richard O. Welsh joined the Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development this fall. Read MoreOct 4, 2022
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Department of Special Education welcomes new faculty
This fall Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed three new faculty members to its acclaimed Department of Special Education. They exemplify not only the diversity of expertise at Peabody, but also of identities and lived experiences that reflect the communities Peabody serves. Read MoreOct 3, 2022
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Vanderbilt awarded R&D 100 Gold Medal for discovery of monoclonal antibodies that protect world against COVID-19
Dr. James Crowe, Robert Carnahan and their colleagues in the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center won the Gold medal in the 2022 R&D 100 awards for their discovery and development of long-acting antibodies that protect against COVID-19. The discovery of these antibodies has led to the development of Evusheld, pre-exposure therapy to prevent COVID-19 for adults and children over 12 with compromised immune systems or a history of severe adverse reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine. Read MoreAug 24, 2022
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Senator Marsha Blackburn visits the Wond’ry
Sen. Marsha Blackburn visits the Wond’ry to learn more about innovations developed through Vanderbilt’s partnership with Army Futures Command and Ft. Campbell. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is welcomed by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost Cybele Raver and Vice Provost for Research Padma Raghavan. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier… Read MoreAug 16, 2022
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May/June 2022 Photo Highlights
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier delivers remarks during the Spring Staff Assembly at the Student Life Center. The IgniteVU team, winners of the One Vanderbilt Excellence Award, with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain Paige Snay, winner of the Early Impact Award,… Read MoreJun 10, 2022
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A message from Chancellor Diermeier regarding the discussion on gun violence
In recent weeks, a series of horrific mass shootings across this country has left us stunned and heartbroken. As the Vanderbilt community grieves with these communities, we recognize that it is our responsibility as a university to serve as an open forum for the vital discussions that must take place around this pressing problem. Read MoreJun 3, 2022
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April/May 2022 Photo Highlights
The vice chancellors with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier prior to Commencement From left, Board of Trust members Kito Huggins, Bruce Evans, Jennifer Frist and Adolpho Birch III prior to Commencement Commencement took place at Vanderbilt Stadium for the second consecutive year. From left,… Read MoreMay 12, 2022
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2022 Spring Faculty Assembly remarks by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
Read the full text of remarks delivered by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier at the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 28, 2022. Read MoreApr 29, 2022
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Engineering team looks at recycled glass to improve building materials, protect environment
Vanderbilt engineers are collaborating with the University of Alabama on a research project that uses recycled glass to enhance building materials, create sustainable infrastructure and reduce waste. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Which Network is Right for RuPaul’s Drag Race?
RuPaul’s Drag Race—From Subculture to Mainstream, a recently published case study, details the decision Paramount executives faced while trying to relocate RuPaul’s Drag Race to a larger station in the media giant’s portfolio. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Milner to assume presidency, scholars to present research at AERA meeting in San Diego
Vanderbilt professor H. Richard Milner IV will become president of the American Educational Research Association this month when the organization meets in San Diego. Milner, Vanderbilt’s first elected president of AERA, is a researcher, scholar and leader of urban education and teacher education. Read MoreApr 22, 2022
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Prothena and Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery collaborate on new Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics
Prothena and the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery have entered into a collaborative research agreement to develop new small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in individuals with Down syndrome. Read MoreApr 22, 2022
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Research Snapshot: Collaborative research lays groundwork for potential treatment of a rare and deadly type of cancer
A collaborative project between William Tansey and Stephen Fesik has laid the foundation for pre-clinical and clinical trials for rare childhood tumors that are diagnosed in 25 children per year in the United States. Read MoreApr 22, 2022
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Additional COVID vaccine helps protect transplant patients
Additional booster doses of vaccine against COVID-19 are particularly important for those who are immunosuppressed, namely those who have had solid organ transplants, a new study shows. Read MoreApr 13, 2022
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Study compares moral injury in health care workers and veterans
A study comparing 618 military veterans who deployed to a combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001, and 2,099 health care workers (HCWs) working during the COVID-19 pandemic found similar levels of potential moral injury (PMI), with 46.1% of veterans and 50.7% of HCWs reporting PMI. Read MoreApr 13, 2022
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Vanderbilt graduate students clinch 2022 SEC Student Pitch Competition with their startup, ESG Impact
Wond’ry program participants and MS Finance students Max Mona and Adam Jace headed to the University of South Carolina where their startup—focused on democratizing environmental, social and governance data—won first place among SEC founded companies. Read MoreApr 13, 2022
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March/April 2022 Photo Highlights
On April 9, 2022, Daniel Diermeier was formally installed as the ninth chancellor of Vanderbilt University. The investiture weekend was hosted by the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust and also included panel discussions and a community celebration. Here, Board of Trust members gather before the ceremony. Read MoreApr 7, 2022