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Five faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were recognized with awards and honors at the 2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 – 12. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens Ellen… Read More

Thinking of getting an advanced degree? Graduate, professional students give their best advice. Read More

Faculty artists Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons and Kamaal Malak have been invited to join one of the most culturally defining contemporary art exhibitions in the world. Vanderbilt will also host a public program series in Venice to showcase the university’s talent—and to contribute to the global dialogue about the future of art. Read More

All faculty are invited to the final Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year on Thursday, April 16 beginning at 4:10 p.m. All faculty are invited; only members of the senate can cast votes. A physical quorum is required for this meeting to vote on several resolutions and select the Senate Chair Elect from two candidates and the Senate Vice Chair Elect. A reception will follow the meeting. Read More

See this year's winner of the Chancellor's Cup! Read More

Graduate and professional students share how they've become more of the person they want to be while at Vanderbilt. Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich On March 27, more than 100 students, faculty and practitioners celebrated the launch of the Vanderbilt Early Childhood Research Collaborative, established at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. The new initiative will drive innovation and promote the thriving of young children (birth… Read More

Read what inspires and motivates these graduate and professional students to make a positive impact. Read More

070725 – Pres. Dr. Manya Whitaker, 15th president of Colorado College, portraits on July 7 around campus and the president’s house, Photo by Jamie Cotten / Colorado College Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development will bestow the 2026 Distinguished Alumna Award on Manya Whitaker, PhD’11, during… Read More

When Jennifer and Marc Lipschultz committed nearly 5,000 photographs to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art, they handed a group of Vanderbilt art history students a unique opportunity to step out of the classroom and into museum practice. Read More

For Hannah Richards, chemistry answered questions and opened doors. Read More

Gentle caress, searing burn, jolting shock. All these are possible with the elemental power of touch. Read how Shan Meltzer studies touch from the cellular level through the nervous system to the brain, to find better ways to treat pain and physical injuries. Read More

What makes a true story more compelling than fiction? In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, hear from documentary filmmaker and Vanderbilt professor Mariah Kramer as she talks with Provost C. Cybele Raver about the method and magic of showcasing real life on film. Read More

By Jenna Somers  When a young student writes “F-L-O-T-E” for “float,” teachers at the Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center at Vanderbilt University see the progress and potential behind her thinking. Samantha Gesel “Her incorrect spelling of ‘float’ is brilliant!” says Samantha Gesel, assistant director of the Roberts Academy… Read More

Strengthening preparedness with routine tests Regular testing of the AlertVU system is essential to maintaining a reliable and effective emergency notification program. These routine tests help confirm that the system is functioning as intended and allow community members to verify that their contact information is current and capable of receiving… Read More

Vanderbilt University’s planned West Palm Beach campus has gained crucial momentum with the donation of several parcels of prime land totaling over an acre from longtime West Palm Beach developer and philanthropist Jeff Greene and his wife, Mei Sze Greene. The Greenes’ gift—comprising eight contiguous parcels—expands the site established through commitments by the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating a unified footprint for the university’s new graduate campus. Read More

Twenty doctoral students have been named recipients of the 2026 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award, a prestigious Graduate School honor recognizing exceptional academic achievement and scholarly impact. The award celebrates doctoral students who demonstrate excellence through publications, national and international awards, patents and other significant contributions to their fields. Read More

Commencement marks more than the end of a chapter; it celebrates years of determination, dedication and growth. From late nights in the library to historic wins in FirstBank Stadium, the Class of 2026 has earned this milestone.  Now is the time to honor all they’ve accomplished with a gift that… Read More

Vanderbilt University will celebrate Earth Month throughout April with a series of hands‑on activities, tours and campus collaborations designed to highlight sustainability efforts and engage students, faculty, staff and community members.  Read More

Vanderbilt’s undergraduate, graduate and professional schools are taking on the challenges of an ever-evolving world with dozens of new courses and programs for the 2026–27 school year. Here are some of the new academic ways the university is preparing students to combine knowledge and vision to create future impact. Read More