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All faculty are invited to the Faculty Senate meeting Thursday, Feb. 1, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m at the Faculty Commons Building, to learn about advocacy strategies for faculty and hear an update on the report on salary and benefits. Read More

Join online seminar on Feb. 1, from noon to 1 p.m., to learn essential administrative details for submitting successful proposals to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. The session is a vital resource for grant managers navigating ARPA-H’s submission and funding models. Read More

Dialogue Vanderbilt recently hosted an insightful fireside chat between Rabbi David J. Wolpe and Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean Yolanda Pierce. The Jan. 18 event was part of a series organized by Dialogue Vanderbilt that aims to foster open discussions about faith and how it influences people dealing with pressing societal issues.  Read More

Anne Milgram, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, will deliver a keynote address at the third Vanderbilt University Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. Scheduled for April 17–18, the summit will bring together experts and thought leaders to discuss critical issues in the realm of modern conflict.  Read More

As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings, which include wellness and mental health programs, are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across all key aspects of their lives. Read More

A new program launching at the Alyne Queener Massey Law Library in January will enable Vanderbilt Law School students to borrow essential textbooks for the full length of a semester and help alleviate some of the costs associated with attending law school. The initiative, which uses donated textbooks, is a collaboration between the law library and the Vanderbilt Bar Association, the official student government organization of the Law School. Read More

The tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, is recognized as the largest college debate competition in the world, attracting more than 400 teams from educational institutions across the globe. This is the third time Vanderbilt Debate will participate in face-to-face debates at the WUDC, having previously represented the university in 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, and in 2022 in Madrid, Spain. The team’s participation underscores Vanderbilt’s commitment to fostering intellectual rigor and global engagement through the art of debate.  Read More

Vanderbilt University expands its health care innovation role by joining the ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub as a spoke, aiming to advance patient-centric health care solutions. This is the second spoke designation with ARPA-H, underscoring Vanderbilt’s commitment to transformative health care research and accessibility for all Americans. Read More

The inaugural Middle Tennessee Research Administration and Innovation Network (M-TRAIN) workshop, held at Vanderbilt University and funded by a $100,000 NSF grant, brings Middle Tennessee’s universities together to enhance research administration and foster regional collaboration. Read More

As a Marshall Scholar, considered among the most accomplished undergraduates and recent graduates in the U.S., Neikirk will pursue advanced degrees in social determinants of health and biomedical imaging. Read More

Two popular undergraduate minors have found new homes on campus. Beginning in fall 2024, the Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program will be housed at the Owen Graduate School of Management, while data science will become the 10th minor offered by the School of Engineering.   Read More

MyVU, the Vanderbilt campus community’s source for news and information, will have a new look and updated newsletter distribution schedule beginning Thursday, Oct. 26. Survey data, along with reviews of peer publications and industry best practices, informed the decision to update the email newsletter and the website.  Read More

The Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, emphasizing multi-messenger astronomy, utilized strategic funding from a Scaling Success Internal Award to secure a $1.7 million NSF grant. This collaborative journey, focusing on inclusive STEM education and innovative training approaches, highlights the power of adaptability and vision in research endeavors. Read More

Vanderbilt University's Innovation Catalyst Fund, dedicated to advancing translational research, begins accepting applications Sunday, Oct. 1. This transformative initiative, bridging research, innovation and real-world solutions, invites faculty across all disciplines to submit groundbreaking research proposals by Oct. 31. Read More

Dorothy J. Wingfield Phillips, BA’67, the first African American woman to receive an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt and a member of the inaugural class of Vanderbilt Trailblazers, recently was interviewed by the American Chemical Society about her career as a chemist and the importance of making the physical sciences more inclusive for women and underrepresented minorities. Read More

Lessons from the 1961 Freedom Rides and their relevance to today’s racial justice protests were discussed by alumnus and author Eric Etheridge and rider Rip Patten during a recent campus visit. Read More