Nashville
Film seminar on campus over Winter Break to engage teenage boys of color
Dec. 19, 2018—Gilman Whiting, an associate professor of African American and Diaspora studies and director of the Scholar Identity Institute, will lead a Winter Break camp and film seminar for boys of color in sixth through ninth grades Jan. 2-4.
Emeritus Divinity professor who turned faith into community activism dies
Nov. 29, 2018—The Rev. Don Beisswenger, a Divinity School emeritus professor who lived out his faith as a dedicated community activist—serving six months in federal prison for a nonviolent protest—has died.
Bridge over I-440 named for Vanderbilt professor, community activist
Nov. 18, 2018—A bridge over I-440 has been named in memory of a Vanderbilt Divinity School professor who worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life in urban neighborhoods.
Vanderbilt University’s AAA bond rating affirmed by Fitch
Nov. 16, 2018—Vanderbilt University's bond rating continues to be rated AAA—the highest level—by the Fitch Group, a leading credit agency.
Commuter Collective celebrates children’s art on Nashville buses
Nov. 8, 2018—Metro bus riders can enjoy children's art with a social justice theme—thanks to Vanderbilt Divinity School students.
Vanderbilt University receives $4.5M grant, will match to help fund MoveVU mobility plan
Nov. 7, 2018—MoveVU, Vanderbilt's mobility strategy for faculty, staff and students, has a received a major boost from a $4.5 million federal grant, which the university will match.
Deep history of Nashville Public Square inspires sound artist
Oct. 19, 2018—The complex history of Nashville’s Public Square Park—including stories of Native and African Americans—has inspired a public performance by visiting sound artist Guillermo Galindo Oct. 25.
Chancellor’s Lecture Series announces fall lineup, kicks off with former NSA, CIA director
Sep. 11, 2018—The 2018-19 Chancellor’s Lecture Series will kick off Sept. 27 with Gen. Michael Hayden, former director of the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency.
VU teams take top two slots, $45K at 36|86 student pitch competition
Aug. 30, 2018—Two teams of Vanderbilt University entrepreneurs involved with the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps training program took home the top prizes at Tuesday’s 36|86: Student Edition pitch competition.
School of Engineering, 2U partner to deliver Engineering@Vanderbilt: two online graduate degrees
Aug. 13, 2018—Vanderbilt University School of Engineering and digital education company 2U, Inc. today announced they're partnering to deliver Engineering@Vanderbilt, a suite of two online graduate engineering degrees: a master of science in computer science and a master of engineering in engineering management.
NSF I-Corps program gives boost to commercializing prosthetic ankle
Jul. 6, 2018—The seven-week program can be arduous, but teams save much time later by avoiding missteps thanks to their extensive research and the mentoring they receive.
Vanderbilt licenses compound to Nashville’s Appello to advance Parkinson’s therapies
Jun. 29, 2018—Appello was established with major investment from New York-based Deerfield Management, which specializes in accelerating drug development projects at universities and other nonprofits.