Federal Relations
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More than 65 TN college and university leaders urge members of Congress to double maximum Pell Grant award
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier led 66 other leaders of Tennessee’s colleges and universities today in sending a letter to the Tennessee congressional delegation urging them to make an affordable, high-quality college education more attainable for students by doubling the maximum Pell Grant award and permanently indexing the grant to inflation to ensure that its value will no longer diminish over time. Read MoreJan 26, 2022
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Vanderbilt graduate students address legislators to advocate for NSF funding
Two graduate students from Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering and one from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences recently addressed legislators in Washington, D.C., virtually, sharing stories about the important role funding from the National Science Foundation has played in their research and training. Read MoreJun 30, 2021
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Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond visits Vanderbilt, laying groundwork for future partnership
United States Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond recently visited Vanderbilt to learn about the pioneering aerospace engineering projects at the university’s research institutes and trans-institutional programs. Read MoreMay 27, 2021
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Vanderbilt-developed exosuit selected for innovation and entrepreneurship showcase in Washington, D.C.
A back-assist exoskeleton developed by Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Karl Zelik at Vanderbilt is being recognized by the Association of American Universities and the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities for their annual innovation showcase. Read MoreDec 7, 2020
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Vanderbilt University urges federal government to withdraw proposed changes to international student visas
Vanderbilt University is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw a new proposal that would limit the duration of international student visas to either four or two years, depending on a student’s home country or country of birth. Read MoreOct 30, 2020
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Diermeier, Wente call for Congress to support research universities in COVID-19 relief package
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente recently wrote to members of the Tennessee congressional delegation, urging them to support America’s leading research universities as they work through the ramifications of the COVID-19 global health pandemic. Read MoreJul 6, 2020
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U.S. competitiveness among topics discussed during Fauchet’s visit to Capitol Hill
United States competitiveness, workforce development and university partnerships were the topics of interest for Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering, and members and staff of the Tennessee congressional delegation earlier this month in Washington, D.C. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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West named to board of NAICU
Christina West, associate vice chancellor for federal relations, has been appointed to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Directors. She will serve as an ad-hoc non-voting government relations representative for a three-year term. Read MoreFeb 6, 2020
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about recent faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreDec 19, 2019
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Chancellor, provost advocate for federal investments in science and education in Washington
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente emphasized the need to reaffirm the longstanding partnership between the federal government and America’s leading research universities when they met with members of the Tennessee congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., this week. Read MoreMay 24, 2019
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West named associate vice chancellor for federal relations
Christina West has been promoted to associate vice chancellor for federal relations in Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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Inaugural ‘ON THE HILL’ government relations report released
The biannual report, published by the Division of Public Affairs, summarizes Vanderbilt’s year-to-date activities at the federal, state and local levels of government. Read MoreSep 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt chancellor calls on federal policymakers to sustain investments in science, higher education
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos thanked members of Congress during a visit to Capitol Hill this week for rejecting the administration’s proposed budget cuts that would cripple American innovation and economic growth. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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2017 omnibus spending bill reaffirms Congress’ commitment to research
Congress has reaffirmed the partnership between the federal government and American research universities by enacting a bipartisan appropriations spending package for fiscal year 2017 that preserves and increases funding for key federal research agencies—including a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Right resources at the right time goal of public-private partnership for Nashville youths
A nearly $5 million grant from the National Institute of Justice will fund a five-year partnership between the Office of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Metro Schools, Oasis Center and Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 21, 2016
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Zeppos welcomes Fleischmann to campus for science, tech discussion
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos welcomed U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann to Vanderbilt Oct. 4 for a visit to the new Engineering and Science Building, a tour of the Wond'ry and a Q&A session with students and faculty. Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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Honeybee Algorithm receives Golden Goose Award
A model of honeybee behavior developed by a VU alum, now adapted to control internet server traffic, won an award honoring obscure or odd-seeming research that led to an important advance. Read MoreSep 14, 2016
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Vanderbilt hosts multiple congressional visits
An unusually long summer recess for Congress—totaling seven weeks—gave members of Congress the opportunity to return to their states and districts to meet with constituents. It also afforded Vanderbilt the unique opportunity to host numerous congressional staff on campus in August. Read MoreSep 8, 2016
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Education Department official and Peabody alum speaks at Vanderbilt conference
Mohamed Abdel-Kader, deputy assistant secretary in the International and Foreign Language Education Office at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, spoke at Vanderbilt March 18. Read MoreMar 18, 2016
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Wernke, Frederick visit D.C. to advocate for humanities funding
Mona Frederick, director of the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, and Steve Wernke, associate professor of anthropology, recently attended the National Humanities Alliance’s annual meeting and advocacy day in Washington, D.C. and met with members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation. Read MoreMar 17, 2016