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Vanderbilt honors Class of 2023 Founder’s Medalists
Vanderbilt's Class of 2023 Founder’s Medalists were recognized on Graduates Day. Since 1877, the university has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with first honors from each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges. Read MoreMay 12, 2023
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Vanderbilt social, political historian Jefferson Cowie wins Pulitzer for ‘Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power’
Jefferson Cowie, a celebrated U.S. politics and culture historian, has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for his book that “radically shifts our understanding of what freedom means in America.” Read MoreMay 10, 2023
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Vanderbilt hosts Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
The Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats took place on May 4 and 5, 2023. It included remarks from international experts and industry leaders on the nature of modern conflict and emerging threats the intelligence, technology and academic disciplines must consider in this era. Read MoreMay 10, 2023
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Blair jazz program wins three ‘DownBeat’ awards
The Vanderbilt University jazz program has been awarded three DownBeat Student Music Awards. Founded in 1976 by the music industry’s preeminent jazz publication, the Student Music Awards are considered among the most prestigious honors in jazz. Read MoreMay 4, 2023
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Vanderbilt Poll: Actionable consensus on guns and abortion exists between Tennessee’s MAGA Republicans, Democrats
In its latest semiannual statewide survey, the Vanderbilt Poll measured significant bipartisan support for various gun regulations, basic protections for abortion access as well as health care access for the LGBTQ community. The survey was conducted April 19–23 among 1,003 registered Tennessee voters. Read MoreMay 3, 2023
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Internationally acclaimed journalist, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner to open Commencement celebrations
Maria A. Ressa, an internationally acclaimed journalist who has endured political threats and government arrests for her commitment to truth and democracy, will receive Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when she speaks to the university’s graduating students and their families on May 11 during 2023 Commencement activities. Vanderbilt is honoring the Class of 2023 with a series of events May 11–12. Read MoreMay 1, 2023
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Four from Vanderbilt and VUMC elected as 2023 members of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Four Vanderbilt and VUMC faculty—María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Kimryn Rathmell, Keivan Stassun and Major Jackson—have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a record number of elections from Vanderbilt in a single year. Read MoreApr 27, 2023
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WATCH: Vanderbilt celebrates Dare to Grow launch
Watch highlights from the launch celebration of Dare to Grow, a $3.2 billion comprehensive campaign that will fuel Vanderbilt’s ambition to be the great university of the 21st century. Read MoreApr 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management names esteemed scholar and business school leader Thomas J. Steenburgh as next dean
Renowned marketing expert Thomas J. Steenburgh, a senior associate dean at the University of Virginia, has been named the new dean of the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreApr 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt Poll: For next mayor, dealing with state legislature should be priority over new jobs; age, length of residency dominates perception of Nashville’s trajectory
For the second year running, the Vanderbilt Poll–Nashville shows more than half of respondents believe the city is on the wrong track. This trend is amplified by a plurality of respondents indicating the growth of the city is making their quality of life worse, rather than better or having no effect. Read MoreApr 19, 2023
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Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Tod Wolters (Ret.) to open Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Tod Wolters (Ret.) will open the 2023 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, scheduled for May 4–5. Read MoreApr 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt names esteemed biomedical engineer Krishnendu Roy as next dean of School of Engineering
Krishnendu Roy, a Regents’ Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology and a nationally renowned researcher, will be the next dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver announced today. Read MoreApr 17, 2023
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John Geer appointed to senior advisor role in Office of the Chancellor
John G. Geer, a distinguished political scientist, a dedicated teacher and a longtime administrative and academic strategy leader at Vanderbilt University, will take on a new role in the Office of the Chancellor. Geer has been named a senior advisor to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on key strategic initiatives that promote democracy, free expression and open dialogue—all flagship priorities for the university. Read MoreApr 14, 2023
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New Fisk–Vanderbilt arts partnership launches with the play ‘Sweat’ on both campuses
The Pulitzer Prize–winning drama Sweat by Lynn Nottage is being performed on both the Fisk and Vanderbilt campuses in April, thanks to a new arts partnership created by the universities’ theatre departments. The show will take place at Vanderbilt’s Neely Auditorium April 13–15. Read MoreApr 5, 2023
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New dean of Basic Sciences aims to take Vanderbilt to the next level in biomedical research, drug discovery
Whether working on dynamic discoveries in the lab, connecting with students and faculty or pursuing his passion for nature photography, acclaimed biomedical researcher John Kuriyan is inspired by his recent move to join Vanderbilt as the new dean of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and Distinguished University Professor. Read MoreApr 3, 2023
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Ellerbe named assistant vice chancellor for athletic communications and senior associate athletic director at Vanderbilt
Dawn Ellerbe, an accomplished communications and marketing leader in the collegiate athletic world, has joined Vanderbilt University as the new assistant vice chancellor for athletic communications and senior associate athletic director. Read MoreApr 3, 2023
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Diermeier, university leaders answer questions, share resources with VU community after Covenant School tragedy
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier hosted an online all-community meeting on March 29 to discuss the tragic shooting at The Covenant School. Diermeier was joined by fellow university leaders, who offered insight into campus safety policies and procedures, shared resources for mental health and processing traumatic events, and answered questions from the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 30, 2023
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Vanderbilt kicks off Sesquicentennial in style with ceremony, conversation, music and more
Vanderbilt University launched the yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary with a series of events March 24–25, including a formal ceremony in Langford Auditorium, a conversation and performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a concert at the Blair School of Music, a community party and more. Read MoreMar 27, 2023
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Latest Vanderbilt Trailblazers portraits unveiled during Sesquicentennial celebration
Six pioneering members of the Vanderbilt community who played significant roles in the university’s history were honored at a portrait unveiling and reception March 25 as part of festivities kicking off Vanderbilt’s yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration. Read MoreMar 27, 2023
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41 faculty honored at endowed chair investiture ceremony
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored 41 scholars from across Vanderbilt at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on March 20. Read MoreMar 24, 2023