Myvu Highlight
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Vanderbilt Unity Poll explains why democracy may take center stage in this week’s presidential debate—and the campaign more broadly
With the first presidential debate of 2024 quickly approaching, the American public is expressing widespread concern about the state of democracy and our Constitution. There is also consensus among Americans that free speech is fundamental to democratic governance, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of unity and beliefs on government and democracy. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt, mayor’s office announce Nashville Innovation Alliance
The Nashville Innovation Alliance seeks to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region’s ecosystem for innovation and to research, develop and deploy technology and analytically based solutions to challenges facing Nashville and Davidson County. Read MoreJun 20, 2024
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Retired General Paul Nakasone named founding director of Institute of National Security
Vanderbilt University is proud to announce the launch of the Institute for National Defense and Global Security. The founding director and leader of the institute will be retired General Paul M. Nakasone, who has served as commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency, and chief of the Central Security Service. Read MoreMay 8, 2024
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Innovation Catalyst Fund announces eight inaugural awardees; next round submission deadline is April 15
The Vanderbilt Innovation Catalyst Fund honors eight projects in its inaugural pre-seed funding round, showcasing the university’s commitment to transforming research into real-world solutions. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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Guthrie reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt Law School
Chris Guthrie has been reappointed dean of the Vanderbilt Law School by Provost C. Cybele Raver. The reappointment is for a five-year term starting July 1, at which point Guthrie will have completed 15 years in the role. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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Schmidt nominated to be Director of Operational Test and Evaluation for the Department of Defense
President Joe Biden’s nomination of Douglas Schmidt, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science, to become Director of Operational Test and Evaluation for the Department of Defense was formally submitted to the Senate on Dec. 4, 2023. Read MoreDec 14, 2023
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Bowling team wins national championship
The Vanderbilt bowling team erased a 3-1 deficit and defeated Arkansas State on Saturday in Las Vegas to win the 2023 national championship, the third in the program's history. The team also won the national title in 2007 and 2018. Read MoreApr 17, 2023
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V150: The Icon
As Vanderbilt celebrates its Sesquicentennial, learn about Kirkland Hall, an iconic campus symbol—no doubt due to its enduring place in university history. Read MoreApr 11, 2023
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WATCH: Class of 2023 students build belonging, enrich Vanderbilt community
Meet some members of the Class of 2023 who are cultivating belonging to strengthen, support and enrich the community at Vanderbilt and beyond. Read MoreApr 7, 2023