GCR Blog

  • British Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce with Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier

    Vanderbilt University welcomes British Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce

    On the evening of October 23, Vanderbilt had the privilege of hosting an illuminating fireside chat featuring Dame Karen Pierce, the British ambassador to the United States, and Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the United States Department of State. Read More

    Nov. 9, 2023

  • Dr. Adrienne Battle, Toni White and Mayor Freddie O’Connell (photo credit: Joe Howell)

    Vanderbilt collaborates with NPEF to celebrate Nashville’s outstanding educators

    In a celebration of teaching excellence, Vanderbilt University recently hosted the annual Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards in partnership with the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF). The event recognized the outstanding dedication of educators in Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) who go above and beyond to ensure every student’s success. Read More

    Oct. 31, 2023

  • Nov 2, 2023, In Good Company, TEDxNashville Women

    TEDxNashville Women event to be held at Vanderbilt Nov. 2

    “TEDxNashville Women: In Good Company” will be held at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music Ingram Performance Hall on Nov. 2. Visit the Eventbrite page to purchase tickets. When: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, 12-6 p.m. Where: Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music Ingram Performance Hall, Children’s Way Nashville, TN 37232 Tickets: $100/ticket. Agenda: 12-12:50… Read More

    Oct. 31, 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

  • Elizabeth Bumpas, Midori Lockett, Kathleen Fuchs Hritz, Lynn Maddox, Collier Roberts, Jenny Freudnt, Jessica Steen

    GCR moves to a collaborative workspace in Vanderbilt’s Baker Building; welcomes Jenny Freundt, office manager

    We are pleased to announce an exciting development for the Division of Government and Community Relations. We have relocated our main offices from 2007 Terrace Place to a new state-of-the-art space right across the street on the 10th floor of the Baker Building, 110 21st Ave South. Read More

    Aug. 18, 2023

  • Eakin Elementary staff receiving bags of school supplies, Midori Lockett with Charmin Bates of Creative Girls Rock

    Back to school with PENCIL and Creative Girls Rock

    With public schools back in session in Middle Tennessee, the Vanderbilt Community Relations team is thrilled to support back-to-school efforts benefitting teachers, students, and their families. Vanderbilt is a proud sponsor of the PENCIL Foundation and Creative Girls Rock. Read More

    Aug. 17, 2023

  • Nissan Chairperson Jeremie Papin and Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier

    Vanderbilt and Nissan convene to showcase collaborative projects

    On May 9, representatives from Vanderbilt University and Nissan gathered for a “Vanderbilt-Nissan Project Showcase” at Nissan’s North American headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The event brought the two organizations together to reflect on key projects and collaborations that have taken place over the last year. Read More

    Jun. 13, 2023

  • construction worker wearing reflective vest holds white hard hat

    Vanderbilt, NDOT collaborate to minimize traffic impact of construction, renovations

    Vanderbilt University has begun the early phases of construction on a group of capital projects that will transform the athletics footprint across campus. Big projects include major renovations to the football stadium and construction of a basketball practice facility, with infrastructure improvements to the surrounding landscape as well. Read More

    May. 15, 2023

  • Jessica Steen, Julie Harding

    Steen and Harding join GCR team

    Vanderbilt University’s Division of Government and Community Relations announces the addition of Jessica Steen and Julie Harding to its team. Steen will lead the division’s communications initiatives and Harding will support our federal and state government relations efforts. Read More

    May. 1, 2023

  • Headshot photos of Tom Steenburgh, Krishnendu Roy, Yolanda Pierce, and John Kuriyan

    New academic deans set path for considerable impact in Nashville, Middle Tennessee

    Vanderbilt University has named four new academic deans this year with potential for considerable impact on the Nashville community, the Middle Tennessee region, and beyond. Read More

    May. 1, 2023