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Retired Gen. Mark Milley calls on a new generation to confront changing era of security threats at Washington, D.C. launch event for the Institute of National Security
Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security welcomed more than 450 guests to a Washington D.C. launch event. The evening featured a discussion between Retired General Paul M. Nakasone and Retired General Mark A. Milley about global conflict ... Read MoreNov. 21, 2024
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From tailgates to timely talks, Vanderbilt alumni return to campus for a spirited Reunion 2024
More than 3,200 alumni came together on Vanderbilt’s campus from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10 for Reunion and Homecoming. The weekend schedule featured more than 85 events designed to deepen connections among alumni, provide insights on current issues and celebra... Read MoreNov. 13, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Microsoft urge grad students, postdocs to think broadly about national security challenges
After the launch of the Institute of National Security, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars joined a special panel with Microsoft and institute leaders titled “Interdisciplinary Thought Leadership Across the Security Landscape.” The panel featu... Read MoreNov. 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt Institute of National Security launch event highlights mission to address emerging global dangers, train future leaders
The rise of China. Cybersecurity threats. Climate change and fentanyl poisoning. These are just some of the issues national security leaders said led to the creation of the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security, which officially launched at an event held on campus Sept. 18, 2024. The Institute—part… Read MoreOct. 7, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force rolls out hundreds of exosuits created by Vanderbilt spin-off company to reduce back injuries
A back-relieving exosuit designed by Vanderbilt spin-off company HeroWear is continuing to show its effectiveness with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) ordering hundreds of additional suits and eyeing larger expansion. HeroWear, a Nashville-based workforce wearable technology company, was co-founded by Karl Zelik, associate professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering and physical medicine and […] Read MoreOct. 3, 2024
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Vanderbilt University launches Institute of National Security to counter threats, cultivate leaders
Vanderbilt University announced today the launch of its Institute of National Security, led by Paul M. Nakasone, former director of the National Security Agency, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command and retired four-star general. Read MoreSep. 18, 2024
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Technology-enabled leadership program hosts U.S. Army executives to learn about trends in AI, data-driven risk management and resilience building
The Vanderbilt School of Engineering is hosting a select group of senior executives from the U.S. Army the week of Sept. 16-20 for a first-of-its-kind educational program focused on leadership and organizational resilience in the era of artificial intelligence. Participants in the Leadership Education for Growth, Empowerment and Network Development (LEGEND) will hear from a […] Read MoreSep. 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt researchers, leaders participate in convening at King’s College Cambridge to discuss critical issues pertaining to post-quantum cryptography
Vanderbilt University, the University of Cambridge, King’s College Cambridge, the White House and the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters recently convened to showcase the power of academic collaboration on critical national security issues lik... Read MoreAug. 23, 2024
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Retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone appointed to OpenAI Board of Directors
The founding director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Defense, retired General Paul Nakasone, has been appointed to OpenAI’s Board of Directors as a member of its Safety and Security Committee. Read MoreAug. 23, 2024
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Vanderbilt students accompany Retired General Paul Nakasone to attend renowned ‘hackers’ conference in Las Vegas
Vanderbilt computer science students got some real-world experience in cybersecurity when they joined Retired General Paul M. Nakasone at DEF CON 32, considered the world’s largest conference of hackers. The conference allows hackers to test the latest... Read MoreAug. 21, 2024