Government and Community Relations | Vanderbilt University

Deans Okenwa Okoli, University of Memphis, Joseph Slater, Tennessee Technological University, Matthew Mench, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Krishnendu Roy, Vanderbilt University, Ahad Nasab, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and Lin Li, Tennessee State University met with lawmakers in DC to advocate for sustained federal investment in engineering research and education.

Dean Krish Roy champions federal support for engineering on Capitol Hill

“At Vanderbilt School of Engineering alone, we currently have almost 700 students and trainees—the future of America’s workforce—who are making transformative impact to science and society as a result of sustained federal funding,” said Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering Krish Roy. Read More

Feb. 19, 2025

VandyVotes hosts a table at Ballotpalooza

Vanderbilt recognized as 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

What does it take to build a culture of civic engagement on campus? At Vanderbilt, it starts with empowering students, faculty and staff to make their voices heard at the ballot box. That commitment has earned the university national recognition as one of the 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. Read More

Jan. 24, 2025

Assistant Vice Chancellor for State Government Relations Daniel Culbreath met with House Education Committee Chairman Mark White (R-Memphis) (Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt joins state leaders to launch 114th General Assembly at Tennessee Chamber event

As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, Vanderbilt University joined state leaders at the Annual Opening Night Legislative Reception, an event that brings together lawmakers and business leaders to discuss policy priorities for the year ahead. Read More

Jan. 23, 2025

Graphic for 'On the Hill' featuring the tagline 'Invest. Engage. Influence.' The image includes three sections: a U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., and CISA Director Jen Easterly at a table, a central image a group photo TBI and Vanderbilt officials, and Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell posing at an event.

On the Hill – Issue 13

ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

Dec. 19, 2024

Tommy Farmer, Special Agent in Charge, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Daniel Culbreath, Assistant Vice Chancellor for State Government Relations, Vanderbilt University, Nathan Green, Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations, Vanderbilt University, David B. Rausch, Director, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Darryl Richardson, Assistant Director, Drug Investigation Division, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Kristen Gilliland, Director of Outreach and Advocacy Programs, Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Vanderbilt researchers to collaborate on opioid crisis, cannabis education

“By bringing together the expertise of Vanderbilt researchers and the frontline experience of the TBI, we’re fostering a partnership that can lead to real, evidence-based solutions for Tennessee communities affected by the opioid crisis.” said Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations. Read More

Dec. 18, 2024

Participants in the UMR leadership roundtable with NIH Director Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli

Dean Roy advocates for increased NIH funding in Washington, D.C.

Funding from the National Institutes of Health is crucial for Tennessee’s economy, supporting jobs and fostering collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare providers and startups. At Vanderbilt, NIH funding drives innovative research addressing major health challenges such as cancer, neurological disorders and infectious diseases. Read More

Oct. 3, 2024

On the Hill – Issue 12