Libraries And Global Engagement
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Vanderbilt University, Fulbright Canada establish new visiting research chair at the Heard Libraries
The agreement, signed by university and Canadian officials during a Dec. 3 ceremony at Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives, marks the second five-year collaboration between the two organizations and reaffirms their shared commitment to advancing academic collaboration and fostering innovative research. The new collaboration establishes the Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair at Vanderbilt’s College of Arts and Science, with the recipients working closely with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read MoreDec 18, 2024
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Vanderbilt welcomes Mexican consul general, celebrates ‘21 for 21’ book donation
Vanderbilt University recently welcomed Javier Díaz de León, consul general of Mexico in Atlanta, for a campus visit. Organized by the Division of Government and Community Relations, the event forged meaningful connections between the consulate and the university. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Collaboration between Québec, Vanderbilt to highlight Heard Libraries collections, foster cultural exchange
A new partnership between the government of Québec and Vanderbilt University will bolster opportunities for academic and cultural exchange involving the Canadian province and the Nashville institution. The collaboration was announced June 18 at an event celebrating Québec’s deep ties to Middle Tennessee that also served as an early observance of la Fête nationale du Québec—Québec’s annual national day. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Global Scholars in Residence celebrates third cohort
The goal is to establish new relationships around the world that produce ongoing scholarship and open new avenues for grants and fundraising. Read MoreApr 23, 2024