Releases
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Vanderbilt’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center releases fifth annual state policy roadmap
The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development released its fifth annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap at the Research to Policy Summit in October. This guide informs state policy leaders and advocates about the most effective policies and strategies for… Read MoreNov 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt’s historic commitment to service members strengthens bond for the future
See the ways Vanderbilt is supporting and celebrating our military service members and veterans. Read MoreNov 11, 2024
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Researchers develop robotic sensory cilia that monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases
Vanderbilt engineering professor Xiaoguang Dong is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and lung cancer. Read MoreNov 7, 2024
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Passion for Collaboration: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Coffin on his zeal for music, teaching and harmony through it all
WATCH: Hear from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Coffin about his passion for music and teaching and how his relationships led him to where he is today. Read MoreNov 6, 2024
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Vanderbilt Programming Board Homecoming Blood Drive is Nov. 4–6
The annual Homecoming Blood Drive will take place Nov. 4–6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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New study sheds light on seasonality in mood disorders
A recent study conducted by Vanderbilt chemistry professors Sandy Rosenthal and Oleg Kovtun found that people experiencing depressed states had lower daytime activity, and people’s daytime activity increased with longer days and more sun exposure. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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Vanderbilt unveils Innovative Design and Technology in Education master’s program
What you need to know Vanderbilt is offering an updated master of education program through the Innovative Design and Technology in Education (IDeaTE) program, formerly Learning and Design. Students will gain knowledge and skills for careers in designing learning environments, leveraging new technology, and using analytics to assess effectiveness. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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Drug discovery efforts continue in latest chemical chronicle from the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery
Led by Craig W. Lindsley, Vanderbilt drug discovery experts set out to develop a backup drug candidate to improve memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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Jefferson Street program highlights connection between engineering and community engagement for Nashville high school students
A pilot program started by Vanderbilt engineering professor Ghina Absi is helping to spark high school students’ interest in engineering and STEM as well as show them the impact they can have on their communities. The program is a joint venture with the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt, which is a partnership with Vanderbilt and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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Vanderbilt to embark on next phase of residential colleges in Central Neighborhood
Driven by a bold vision to offer undergraduate students a dynamic residential college experience, Vanderbilt University will plan to build four new residential colleges in its Central Neighborhood. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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Pioneering AI education: Vanderbilt and Coursera lead the way in global generative AI
In May 2023, Vanderbilt University Professor Jules White released his first generative AI online course using the Coursera platform: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT. In the next 18 months, the university’s partnership with Coursera expanded significantly, and Vanderbilt added 13 more courses and seven “specializations.” Professor Jules White interviews Shawn Keen… Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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Provost’s Faculty Grants for Immersion Vanderbilt highlight the power of student-faculty partnerships
Grants were awarded to 66 professors across seven schools and colleges to advise a total of 470 students during spring and summer 2024. This represents an increase of more than 40 percent in the number of faculty and students supported compared to the previous year. Read MoreOct 30, 2024
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Dean Tim McNamara leads the College of Arts and Science with an appreciation for teamwork
Learn more about Dean Tim McNamara, what's kept him teaching and leading for 40+ years and what he loves to do most when he's not working. Read MoreOct 30, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration
Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Nate Silver talks risk, uncertainty, gambling and 2024 election
During a Dialogue Vanderbilt event, Professor of Political Science John Sides interviewed renowned statistician and writer Nate Silver about his latest book focused on appetites for risk-taking. Together, they examined the topic related to gambling, business and the 2024 election. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Meet Vanderbilt’s first Packard Fellow Carlos Taboada, assistant professor of biological sciences and frog whisperer
Carlos Taboada, assistant professor of biological sciences, was among the 2024 Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering announced on Tuesday, Oct. 15. At the Taboada Lab, he and his team investigate the chemical, physiological and physical mechanisms that create different colors in frogs and the remarkable transparency of glassfrogs. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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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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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