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In the midst of a highly competitive SEC football schedule, Vanderbilt was also participating in another kind of SEC competition, the SEC Student Pitch Competition at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee Knoxville. The competition provides a showcase for entrepreneurs, pitting student teams representing each of the… Read More

The Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) Makeathon brought together over 175 participants to work on projects that addressed the unique challenges of “Need Knowers”-individuals living with disabilities, the elderly, and underserved communities. This event highlighted TOM’s mission to create affordable, user-centered solutions. “Every year, the Makeathon showcases the incredible potential of… Read More

Annika Lundström, a former Youth Olympic table tennis player from Helsinki, Finland, has always had a passion for pushing limits. Today, she’s using her competitive drive as the CEO at a research-based startup named ReMinded to change the way mental health is understood and treated. With a device… Read More

Announcing the Vanderbilt Space Edge Accelerator 2024 CohortThe Vanderbilt Space Edge Accelerator is proud to introduce its 2024 cohort-a remarkable group of innovators committed to advancing space technologies and expanding our understanding of sustainable solutions for the space economy. This cohort brings together diverse talents in engineering,… Read More

In the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), racial diversity remains an elusive goal despite decades of efforts aimed at increasing representation. Dr. Ebony O. McGee, a leading expert on race and structural racism within the traditional STEM ecosystem, is on a mission to change this narrative. Supported… Read More