Federal Relations

  • Vanderbilt University

    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. 23, 2024

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    Expert Jules White advises Congressional staff on AI impact in higher education

    Vanderbilt University’s Jules White, a leading computer scientist and expert on large language models and prompt engineering, visited Capitol Hill recently to share his expertise with lawmakers. As the Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Generative AI in Education and Enterprise Solutions, he was invited to participate in a bipartisan Senate AI Caucus briefing for Senate staff on the transformative role of generative AI in higher education. Read More

    May. 22, 2024

  • ON THE HILL, Invest. Engage. Influence.

    On the Hill – Issue 12

    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

    Apr. 25, 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

  • On the Hill: Invest. Engage. Influence.

    On the Hill – Issue 11

    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

    Sep. 19, 2023

  • On the Hill

    On the Hill

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    Aug. 23, 2023

  • Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in Washington, D.C.

    Vanderbilt attends campus climate change conference co-hosted by the White House

    As a leader in sustainability practices in higher education, Vanderbilt University was invited to participate in Campus and Community-Scale Climate Change Solutions, a two-day workshop in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the University of Washington. Read More

    Mar. 14, 2023

  • Vanderbilt Dean of the School of Engineering, Philippe Fauchet, meets with congressional delegation in DC

    Federally funded research expands Tennessee innovations and STEM workforce

    Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering, recently met with members of Tennessee's congressional delegation to emphasize the integral role federally funded research plays in strengthening United States competitiveness and security. Read More

    Mar. 14, 2023