Army
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Mechanical engineering graduate student designs prosthetic for Army veteran athlete
Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The mechanical engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger to compete in triathlons, including a World Triathlon Para Series event where Elmlinger used the leg to help come in first place. Read MoreOct 30, 2024
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Vanderbilt welcomes inaugural U.S. Army War College Fellow as part of ongoing commitment to military community
Lt. Col. Zachary Dadisman was recently welcomed as Vanderbilt’s first U.S. Army War College Fellow, where he’ll spend a year conducting research and outreach while auditing courses to sharpen his leadership skills and expand his outlook as a strategic and innovative thinker. Read MoreAug 21, 2024
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Vanderbilt, U.S. Army strengthen connection with new education partnership agreement
Vanderbilt and the U.S. Army Development Command's Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) signed a new educational partnership to advance national defense through innovative research in STEM fields. This collaboration aims to transform soldier safety and defense capabilities by integrating technologies and research into real-world solutions. Read MoreApr 18, 2024
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How the Army’s Pathfinder program and Vanderbilt are moving tech from the lab to the front lines
The Pathfinder program, a collaboration of Vanderbilt University, the U.S. Army and the nonprofit Civil-Military Innovation Institute, continues launching innovative technology projects designed to address real-world military challenges and fostering technology commercialization through startup businesses. Read MoreOct 19, 2023
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AI-enabled technology developed by Vanderbilt, 101st Airborne deployed for training of NATO and NATO-partner units in Europe
New technology to mitigate enemy radio jamming developed at Vanderbilt and advanced in collaboration with Soldiers at Fort Campbell has been delivered to U.S. Army Soldiers in the field. Read MoreOct 19, 2023
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing leaders tour Blanchfield Army Community Hospital to deepen academic partnership
School of Nursing leaders visited the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital at Fort Campbell Feb. 24 to discuss training opportunities and student placements for those interested in military medicine. Read MoreMar 4, 2022
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Chancellor, provost visit Fort Campbell to strengthen partnership
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver visited Fort Campbell in late January to strengthen Vanderbilt’s collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army to benefit soldiers. Read MoreFeb 14, 2022
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Visit by acclaimed war journalist to mark Veterans Day at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt will commemorate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with several events highlighting the unique roles and sacrifices of military medical workers, with a focus on those who served during the Vietnam War. Read MoreNov 4, 2019
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Army general and engineering professor excels at dual career
Gen. Gene LeBoeuf manages to meld his two personas to the benefit of both soldiers and students, moving back and forth between lives with the support of the university and his family. Read MoreApr 16, 2019
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Chancellor, Army ROTC will host Leadership Symposium and centennial celebration Sept. 27
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and the Vanderbilt University Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will host a Leadership Symposium and a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the national ROTC program on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Read MoreSep 7, 2016
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LeBoeuf called to active duty as Army University’s vice provost of academic affairs
Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, a civil engineering professor at Vanderbilt, has been called to active duty in the U.S. Army to serve as vice provost of academic affairs for Army University and deputy commanding general for reserve affairs for the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. Read MoreFeb 11, 2016
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VUCast Extra: Vandy Wins # 4
Vanderbilt beats Army to gain win number four. Go Dores! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 25, 2011
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Designing diamond circuits for extreme environments
There is a new way to design computer chips and electronic circuitry for extreme environments: make them out of diamond. Read MoreAug 4, 2011