GCR Blog

The walls of Salama Urban Ministries came alive with color and meaning as students unveiled a new mural they had helped to create. Gathered with families, teachers and community members, the students pointed proudly to each vibrant panel, sharing stories of how the images reflected their identities and experiences. Read More

Vanderbilt University is pleased to announce Tara Hamilton as the new Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Known for her exceptional skills in relationship-building and expertise in fundraising, Hamilton brings a deep commitment to lifelong learning and a vision for OLLI’s future. 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

As the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt prepares for a new chapter, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of two individuals who have been key to OLLI’s success. We are also excited to announce the search for the next Director of OLLI at Vanderbilt. The new director will lead efforts to engage and inspire the OLLI community while continuing to provide high-quality educational and cultural experiences. Read More

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

The Vanderbilt University Community Relations team plays a crucial role in extending the university's reach into the Nashville area, partnering with local communities and organizations to make a tangible difference in our city and region. Read More

Community leaders, university partners, and local funders recently gathered for the second iteration of Vanderbilt’s “Power in Collaboration” series, aimed at enhancing community engagement and fostering inter-organizational collaboration. Read More

Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming state and federal primary and state and county general election on Thursday, August 1. This Tennessee primary election is pivotal in determining candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House of Representatives ahead of the general election on November 5. Read More

Vanderbilt University is excited to announce a significant enhancement to the application process for the Community Impact Fund. Effective June 2024, all funding requests must be submitted through our new online portal. This streamlined approach aims to provide a more efficient and accessible experience for our dedicated local nonprofit partners. 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