150 years
Community Engagement
Vanderbilt’s partnerships with the community include collaborative research, the arts, academics, and more
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![Alternative Spring Break](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/150/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20190307JR085-380x465-c-default.jpg)
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![MLK](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/150/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20200120JH021-590x380-c-default.jpg)
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Vanderbilt fosters connections in Nashville and throughout the world.
![Blair Story Block](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/150/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/blair-story-block.jpg)
Musical Continuum
1964
Blair Academy at Vanderbilt continues its outreach to the community through music
![NMAAM Story](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/150/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nmaam-story-block.jpg)
American Soundtrack
2021
Vanderbilt developed a collaborative partnership with the National Museum of African American Music
![Dyer Observatory](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/150/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dyer-story.jpg)
Center for Discovery
1953
With roots back to Vanderbilt’s beginning, Dyer Observatory has long been a center for discovery, education and outreach