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For the first time in 16 years, Vanderbilt replaced summer reading with something more courageous: asking students to go out, talk and listen. Read More

By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University’s Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the “graduation” of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Vanderbilt Peabody… Read More

On the heels of his selection as Vanderbilt’s 2026 Graduates Day speaker, Arthur C. Brooks—internationally acclaimed scholar, bestselling author and happiness researcher—will join the Vanderbilt faculty. A widely respected voice at the intersection of science, ancient wisdom and public life, he will serve as an endowed Professor of Medicine, Health and Society in the College of Arts and Science beginning July 1. Read More

On Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, Vanderbilt Student Government, James Moore and members of the grounds team will meet at Bishop Commons to celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees on campus. A collectible pin highlighting the beauty and history of the Vanderbilt University Arboretum will be available while supplies last to those in attendance Read More

A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read More

By Jenna Somers At some highly selective colleges and universities, cohorts of mostly white, wealthy applicants have three to eight times greater odds of admission than other similarly qualified applicants. These beneficiaries are legacy applicants, those who receive an admissions bonus for having alumni relatives. Legacy preferences have long… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich As part of Jordan’s nationwide education reform initiative, scholars at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are partnering with four Jordanian universities through the Early Grade Education Activity (ASAS) to co-create curricula and support professional development centered on evidence-based, student-engaged learning for young… Read More

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… 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