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CLASS OF 2025: Julia Red Wing uses challenges as a charge to create better health care
See how Class of 2025 double major Julia Red Wing is using challenging life experiences as motivation to make a difference. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Duaa Faquih leads with empathy and action
What keeps Class of 2025 student Duaa Faquih inspired and grounded? Check out her 5 questions here. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Military veteran Ryan Thomas builds work/life balance
See how military veteran and MBA graduate Ryan Thomas is creating a new level of meaning in his life and career. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Jacqueline Tubbs is striving for a greater cause
See how Class of 2025 Law School graduate Jacqueline Tubbs is leading others and making a difference. Read MoreMay 6, 2025
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Peabody College spring 2025 notes and honors
Marcia Barnes, professor of special education, was named the Dunn Family Chair in Psychoeducational Assessment. Deon Benton, assistant professor of psychology & human development, and Sophia Vinci-Booher, assistant professor of educational neuroscience, were named APS Rising Stars by the Association for Psychological Science. The award is presented… Read MoreMay 6, 2025
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New era of education innovation with Peabody faculty administrative promotions, inaugural leader of Peabody Leadership Institute
In the spring semester, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development celebrated the administrative promotions of Nicole A. Cobb to associate dean for academic affairs and professional education and Catherine Gavin Loss to associate provost for academic affairs in the Office of Faculty Affairs and… Read MoreMay 6, 2025
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Sharon Shields, senior associate dean of Peabody College, named Peabody Distinguished Alumna
Sharon Shields Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development will bestow its 2025 Distinguished Alumna Award on Sharon Shields, PhD’76, during Commencement ceremonies on May 9. Shields earned her doctorate in health and physical education at George Peabody College for Teachers in 1976. At the University of Louisville, she completed… Read MoreMay 6, 2025
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Open Space: Vanderbilt Alumni Propel a Vision for Space Travel That’s Accessible and Sustainable
Blue Origin and a handful of other private companies, like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX, are racing to develop low-cost, reusable rockets that are safe enough to regularly ferry humans—and other materials—to space and back again. At least a dozen Vanderbilt alumni are working in some capacity with David Limp, BS'88, and CEO of Blue Origin, to achieve the company’s sweeping vision. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Southeast Venture Showcase highlights innovation across the region
Vanderbilt University and its Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization hosted the inaugural Southeast Venture Showcase, a first-of-its kind collaboration among top research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to highlight their most promising new technology-based ventures. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Vanderbilt and AllianceBernstein showcase neurodiversity-inclusive innovation for the workplace
The Vanderbilt University Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, in collaboration with AllianceBernstein and Vanderbilt's Corporate Partnerships team, hosted an event at the firm’s New York City office on Thursday, April 17, to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Expect increased police presence May 12–16 for emergency preparedness and readiness activities
During the week of May 12-16, 2025, Vanderbilt University Public Safety will be rotating personnel through a series of functional preparedness and readiness activities at various locations across campus. Additionally, video crews will be recording educational materials to better prepare the VU community regarding campus active assailant response procedures. An increased police presence is expected during this timeframe. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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WATCH: VU Staff Q&A Series – Connor Vandiver & Natalie Figlio, University Ceremonies & Events
In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Connor Vandiver and Natalie Figlio from the University Ceremonies & Events team. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Debunking common myths about mental health
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lyra Health wants to dispel several prevalent myths about mental health to ensure that they don’t hinder you from seeking the care you need. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Vanderbilt Mail Services doubles Station B parcel locker capacity to enhance student experience
Vanderbilt Mail Services is expanding its parcel locker system at the Station B Post Office in Rand Hall, nearly doubling the number of lockers available to students, faculty and staff. Construction to install the new lockers will begin the week after Commencement and is expected to be… Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to 33 faculty members
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored scholars from across Vanderbilt at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on April 30. These individuals are prominent faculty members who have distinguished themselves as pioneers and leaders in their fields. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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WATCH: Class of 2025 students’ ‘dare to grow’ drive makes a mark on the world
WATCH: Dare to grow is more than a motto for these Class of 2025 students. See how they’re pushing themselves and making an impact in cancer research, law and music. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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Severe weather at VU: How to stay safe through tornadoes, thunderstorms and more
As we head into the heart of severe weather season, it’s important for all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff to understand how the university monitors weather threats—and what steps you should take to stay safe. Read MoreMay 2, 2025
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Vanderbilt plays a pivotal role in Nashville’s transformation to an innovation powerhouse
Nashville is renowned for its vibrant music scene and booming health care industry, but the city is now working toward becoming an emerging powerhouse of innovation as well. Here are some of the events and milestones to support the city’s growth into a center for innovation for which Vanderbilt has played a vital role. Read MoreMay 1, 2025
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11 Vanderbilt faculty members selected as 2025 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Eleven outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2025 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. Each fellow holds the title of Chancellor Faculty Fellow and receives $80,000 over a multi-year period to support their work. Read MoreMay 1, 2025
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Nominate faculty for fall 2025 awards recognizing research, service
All faculty are invited to nominate their peers for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read MoreApr 30, 2025