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  • Vanderbilt University

    GCR welcomes Gwendolyn Zwirko

    Vanderbilt University’s Division of Government and Community Relations announces the addition of Gwendolyn Zwirko to the Office of Federal Relations. She joins the Washington, D.C.-based team as office manager and directly supports the federal relations team in advancing the university’s advocacy priorities. Read More

    Aug. 20, 2024

  • International Flags in the Lobby of the Owen School of Business

    Vanderbilt hosts Lunch and Learn for Congressional immigration caseworkers

    Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations recently hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event, bringing together immigration caseworkers from Middle Tennessee’s congressional offices alongside key Vanderbilt staff dedicated to assisting the university’s international population. Read More

    May. 24, 2024

  • Vanderbilt students Laurel Bellocchio, Audrey Arner and Logan Northcutt outside the U.S. Capitol

    Vanderbilt students explore STEM policy in Washington, D.C.

    Three Vanderbilt graduate students traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering Workshop. The program provides an opportunity for students from around the country to learn from experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. The Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations has been sponsoring graduate students to participate in the AAAS CASE workshop for a decade. Read More

    Apr. 24, 2024

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    Vanderbilt showcases AI research and expertise at campus-based congressional briefing

    The Office of Federal Relations hosted Tennessee-based congressional staff from the offices of Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Bill Hagerty, BA’81, JD’84, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Rep. Andy Ogles, Rep. John Rose, JD'93, Rep. Mark Green and Rep. David Kustoff on campus for a briefing on artificial intelligence research at Vanderbilt University. At this event, leaders and experts from Vanderbilt showcased the university’s pioneering work in the field. Read More

    Dec. 15, 2023

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    Vanderbilt Brain Institute briefs congressional staff on the effects of stress on the brain

    Earlier this month the Office of Federal Relations hosted a congressional briefing featuring Vanderbilt Brain Institute Barlow Family Director Lisa Monteggia who presented on the effects of stress on the brain and body. Read More

    Nov. 20, 2023