State Government Relations

In the wake of nationwide conversations about speech, safety and protest on college campuses, Vanderbilt University has earned state recognition for its steadfast commitment to free expression and civil discourse. Read More

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

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

“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

Nathan Green and Daniel Culbreath represented Vanderbilt at the Tennessee Chamber’s Washington D.C. Fly In, discussing policies that benefit both the university and Tennessee’s business community. Read More

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

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

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VU’s Bass Military Scholars Program is on track to be the preeminent graduate studies scholarship program for U.S. veterans. Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Scott Brower, who directs the program, delivered a presentation about the program’s impact to the Tennessee House Education Administration Committee in February. House committee members were highly engaged in the presentation and very interested in hearing how programs such as this can be emulated in Tennessee to support our veterans. Read More

Researchers working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) have turned a four-mile section of I-24 into the world’s largest open road testbed to better understand and mitigate traffic. Read More