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For his “eclectic but refined, musical, talky and witty” poetry, renowned poet Major Jackson, professor of English, director of creative writing and holder of the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, has been awarded the 2023 Academy of American Poets Fellowship. Read More

Vanderbilt University issues a statement regarding U.S. News & World Report's "best colleges" rankings methodology. Read More

The Office of the Chancellor will launch the Lecture Series on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats with an online address by former Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper on Tuesday, Sept. 26. A conversation moderated by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will follow.  Read More

Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics Alex Lupsasca has won a 2024 New Horizons in Physics Prize for his theoretical work on the interpretation of black hole images and his proposal of a new method for using super-powered telescopes to look closely at black holes and their invisible fingerprints called photon rings. Read More

Vanderbilt helped Deeg Sezna chase a dream. Through the Deeg Sezna Scholarship, family and friends work to honor the 9/11 victim’s memory by giving others the same opportunity. Read More

Vanderbilt has established a chemical safety and hazardous waste team as part of ongoing efforts to build a research-focused Environmental Health and Safety department at the university. In addition, EHS has launched a new data management system with the goals of improving data accuracy and transparency, enhancing efficiency and reducing administrative burden. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been recognized as a platinum-level Skin Smart Campus by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. As part of the designation, Vanderbilt pledges to keep indoor tanning devices off campus and out of university-affiliated buildings and to promote skin cancer prevention and ultraviolet safety education. Read More

The Innovation Catalyst Fund aims to boost translational research and innovation to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world solutions. This initiative seeks to support projects that are nearing commercial viability, fostering innovation across a wide range of academic disciplines. Faculty can register for a Q&A town hall on Sept. 18 before the proposal submission portal opens on Oct. 1. Read More

Supported by Discovery Vanderbilt and a collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing, the center will deepen society’s understanding of the causes and consequences of health-related inequalities. An event marking the center’s launch will take place on Monday, Sept. 18. Read More

Vanderbilt Law School professor Daniel Sharfstein will host a conversation with the National Trail of Tears Association’s Tory Wayne Poteete and the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Charles Tate on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room. They will discuss research that contributed to Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899, an exhibit on display at Central Library through Sept. 29. Read More

Welcome Week fun! See how the university, along with its numerous support centers, groups and organizations, rolled out the black-and-gold carpet to help new and returning students experience how valued they are to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Recognizing the vast and qualified talent pipeline that former service members represent, Vanderbilt University has become an official SkillBridge program partner with the U.S. Department of Defense. Read More

Vanderbilt is thriving by every measure even as higher education on the whole faces significant headwinds, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier told faculty gathered for the annual Fall Faculty Assembly on Aug. 24. In addition, nine faculty members who have made significant contributions through their scholarship, research, creative expression or service to the university were honored. Read More

In a reaffirmation of its commitment to free expression, Vanderbilt University today launched Dialogue Vanderbilt. The initiative aims to provide a range of programs to students, faculty and the broader community to promote civil discourse and better understand and address political polarization. Read More

What better way to be welcomed into the Vanderbilt University community than with cheering, music and lots of helping hands! Move-In Weekend on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons is one of the university’s most-loved traditions, building support and belonging from Day 1. Read More

Vanderbilt tech transfer sets records: $86.7M in licensing revenue in FY22 ranks sixth-highest nationally, and $96M in licensing revenue in FY23 is largest in university history. Revamped processes in the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization makes licensing and launching new ventures faster and easier than ever before. Read More

Nashville Children’s Theatre will present the world premiere of Strong Inside, a stage adaptation of Andrew Maraniss’ acclaimed biography of SEC basketball and civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace, in a unique collaboration with Vanderbilt University. Tickets are on sale now, and members of the Vanderbilt community can receive a 50 percent discount to select performances. Read More

John Jumper, BS’07 will give the next Apex Lecture on Aug. 30. Jumper leads the team that developed AlphaFold, a trailblazing artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict the 3D structures of proteins. Jumper’s lecture is co-sponsored by the recently launched Vanderbilt Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics. Read More

The training exercises are designed to assess response readiness to a critical incident in a dense urban environment. University and medical center employees and guests should expect to see a large number of uniformed military personnel and Metro Nashville first responders in the area of 25th Avenue and Children’s Way during the two-day exercise. Read More

Eligible veterans can attend Vanderbilt University at a significantly reduced cost, thanks to the school’s continued participation in the Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program. Read More