Releases

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

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

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

Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, long a pioneer in early childhood studies, will launch the Vanderbilt Early Childhood Research Collaborative on March 27, uniting more than 40 faculty members across Vanderbilt University to advance early childhood research and translate findings for families, educators and communities.   The ECRC serves as a hub where… Read More

Following a year of strong engagement, Vanderbilt Communications and Marketing is now accepting partner interest submissions for the 2026–27 academic year for the Pin Drop Series.  As momentum continues to build, Communications and Marketing has introduced updated guidelines and submission deadlines to support planning and maintain the cohesive, student-first… Read More

Education Leadership and Policy reunion attendees (February 26-28, 2026) Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed alumni of the K-12 and Higher Education Leadership and Policy doctorate of education programs for reunion from February 26 to 28. One hundred five alumni attended, along with current students… Read More

The American Educational Research Association has named Vanderbilt University’s Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Special Education, a 2026 AERA Fellow, an honor recognizing the nation’s top researchers in education and learning. She and the class… Read More

Navigating the journey from research to real-world impact can be challenging. Luckily for Vanderbilt faculty, there’s a network of Innovation Ambassadors to guide them. Read More

By Jenna Somers In February, faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development participated in the National Conference on Education, presented by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, held in Nashville, Tennessee. This annual conference brings together district leaders from across the country to engage with leading… Read More

Are you a Vanderbilt alumnus or alumna looking to make the next move in your career? Maybe you are considering going back to school to help you land that next big role. Through the new Alumni Scholarship, you can receive a guaranteed 20 percent tuition discount to earn a… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich In several Tennessee high school classrooms, computer science students are stepping away from their screens. Instead, as part of a learning tool Vanderbilt University researchers are developing, the teens are actively moving around their environments, enacting algorithms and processes, asking questions and collaborating on solutions. It’s not… Read More