Vanderbilt Government And Community Relations

Vanderbilt recently hosted a landmark event, Competitiveness Conversations Across America: Tennessee, in collaboration with the Council on Competitiveness and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The gathering brought together key leaders and experts from academia, industry and government to explore strategies for positioning Tennessee as a leader in innovation and competitiveness on a regional, national and global scale.  Read More

Much of Middle Tennessee will see about 95% of the sun covered on April 8, providing us with a grand partial solar eclipse. The Sun will begin to disappear at 12:45 p.m., reach maximum eclipse by 2:02 p.m., and completely reappear at 3:20 p.m. For those who crave the experience of a total solar eclipse, all is not lost. The path of totality extends across much of the eastern United States, making it accessible by just a few hours' drive from Nashville. Read More

On National Humanities Alliance’s advocacy day in D.C., through a series of meetings and a social media campaign, Vanderbilt students advocated for federal funding to support the National Endowment for the Humanities. This effort was part of the Robert Penn Warren Center’s Humanities in the Real World: Undergraduate Advocacy Fellowship in collaboration with Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations.  Read More

From figuring out how AI can help train emergency dispatchers to recognizing the historical contribution of an oft-displaced Nashville neighborhood established by Black Civil War veterans, nine community-driven proposals will come to fruition through the inaugural round of Community Engagement Collaboration grants, awarded by the Vanderbilt Division of Government and Community Relations.   Read More

Vanderbilt University Government Relations is hosting a student advocacy workshop on Thursday, April 4, 2:30–4 p.m. in the Kissam Multipurpose Room. The workshop will be an interactive working session about advocacy best practices to help equip students with practical skills they can use to advocate effectively for their interests. Read More

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory welcomes astronomy enthusiasts to its 2024 season, marked this year by the unveiling of a new logo. Read More

A partnership of the Metro Nashville Historical Commission, Vanderbilt University and Washington Junior High School alumni succeeded in erecting a historical marker honoring the school where it once stood. The marker, at the intersection of 25th Avenue North and Morena Street, was a celebration of the effort to honor Black history in Nashville by preserving the legacy of the school. Read More

The coalition is focused on enhancing urban higher education and community engagement. This exciting collaboration provides faculty and staff with access to valuable resources and opportunities to connect with colleagues from other urban institutions. Read More

Looking for an enriching experience for your children this summer? Vanderbilt offers a diverse selection of camps providing skill development, learning and fun. Whether your child is passionate about sports, academic exploration or the arts, Vanderbilt has a summer camp experience just for them.  Read More

Krish Roy, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering and University Distinguished Professor, met with members of Congress in early February to discuss the importance of engineering’s role in improving living standards, socioeconomic growth and global competitiveness. Read More

Navigating information in the digital age, reading Shakespeare with film, memoir writing and meditative birding are just some of the classes offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt this spring. Registration for spring 2024 classes is open Feb. 12–March 8, and classes for the term begin on March 18. Read More

The Division of Government and Community Relations is launching a funding opportunity for faculty and staff who are partnering with local organizations. The Community Engagement Collaboration Fund aims to help Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville community work better together.  Read More

Vanderbilt recently supported the Nashville International Center for Empowerment’s "Nicest Night in Nashville," an event celebrating immigrant and refugee communities while raising funds for housing, employment, education and other resources for newly arrived individuals and families. Read More

Vanderbilt University will showcase its leadership in smart mobility innovation at the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo, highlighting cutting-edge research and sustainable transportation solutions. The expo, set in Nashville's Music City Center, brings together industry experts, government officials, and researchers to explore future mobility advancements. Read More

The storied life of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the television comedy genre, political biographies and beginner’s harmonica are among the diverse classes offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt for winter 2024. Registration for winter 2024 classes is open Nov. 27–Dec. 29. Read More

The group got an overview of Vanderbilt’s programs that support veterans and of the university’s robust research partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense and Fort Campbell. Read More

Vanderbilt University and Bridgestone Americas have launched a new collaboration. On Nov. 10, representatives from both organizations met at Bridgestone Tower for the first Vanderbilt-Bridgestone Innovation Accelerator. The event included networking and brainstorming of potential areas for collaboration, from fueling the talent pipeline to identifying opportunities to accelerate research and innovation collaborations. Read More

Lisa Monteggia, Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, joined John Hoomes of the Nashville Opera for a discussion on the art and science behind the Nashville Opera’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. The discussion was part of TPAC’s InsideOut series, which celebrated 20 years of partnership with Vanderbilt this year. Read More

Vanderbilt was honored to host this year’s Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards at Peabody College’s Wyatt Center rotunda; the Vanderbilt Community Relations team collaborated with NPEF to organize the event. Read More

Vanderbilt University will host a conversation featuring Dame Karen Pierce, the British ambassador to the United States, and Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the United States Department of State. The event will be Monday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Read More