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3 Strategies of the Most Innovative Universities
Jan. 2, 2019—Reuters’ 2018 ranking of the most innovative universities is out, and the top names aren’t a surprise: Stanford, MIT and Harvard occupy the first three spots, as they have for four years running. The rest of the list, however, includes both newcomers and institutions that have upped and maintained their games in the research arena....
Vanderbilt Law School Launches New PoLI Institute Immersion-Based Programs and Certificate in Law and Innovation
Nov. 29, 2018—Today, Vanderbilt Law School and its Program on Law and Innovation (PoLI) officially launched the PoLI Institute and a new Certificate in Law and Innovation program. The PoLI Institute introduces a practical educational opportunity for both practicing attorneys and legal professionals, reaching far beyond the impact of hourly CLE courses. Unique to Vanderbilt Law School,...
The Open Dore: Vanderbilt’s Innovation Ecosystem
Nov. 27, 2018—For the second year in a row, Vanderbilt was recognized by Reuters as the 10th most innovative university in the world. In 2016, we were ranked 20. So why the big jump? What brought us here? Why does it matter and what does it mean for the future for Vanderbilt? Let me start with why it...
Disruptive Women Lead cohort kicks off with interactive sessions and team building at the Wond’ry
Nov. 19, 2018—The Wond’ry played host to 21 women of color from Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Middle Tennessee and Spelman universities for the Nov. 10 kickoff of the first Disruptive Women Lead cohort. Disruptive Women Lead is aimed at bridging the gap between organizations that want race and gender diversity in their boardrooms and management and the women who...
Vanderbilt University launches the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
Nov. 9, 2018—A $10 million gift from alumna Jennifer R. Frist, BS’93, and husband William R. “Billy” Frist will endow a new center focused on supporting and developing the neurodiverse talents of individuals with autism at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering.
Wond’ry Evans Family Executive Director Robert Grajewski Named on NBJ 40 Under 40 List
Nov. 8, 2018—Have you ever climbed Mt. Fuji? How about surfed Hawaii’s North Shore? Have you visited more than 60 countries? Our 2018 40 Under 40 winners have done all of that and more. The men and women in this year’s list are making epic moves to keep Music City’s business community prosperous and thriving, and they’re...
Vanderbilt continues in top 10 of ‘World’s Most Innovative Universities’
Nov. 5, 2018—Vanderbilt University—for the second consecutive year—has been named the 10th most innovative university in the world, according to a Reuters analysis of 100 educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.
Wond’ry named Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center
Oct. 24, 2018—The Wond’ry was named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center at the annual Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers conference, held last week in Chicago. The Wond’ry opened in 2016 as Vanderbilt University’s epicenter for innovation, creative collaboration and entrepreneurship. “This award is truly an honor and a testament to the incredible amount of hard work and...
Watson Room opening, Hall Lecture mark two-day celebration of IBM support at Vanderbilt
Sep. 17, 2018—Vanderbilt will open the Watson Room at the Wond’ry, and IBM Vice President Robert Sutor will give the School of Engineering’s John R. and Donna S. Hall Lecture, as part of a two-day celebration of IBM support at Vanderbilt University Sept. 19–20. Vanderbilt will open the Watson Room beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, on...
VU teams take top two slots, $45K at 36|86 student pitch competition
Aug. 30, 2018—Two teams of Vanderbilt University entrepreneurs involved with the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps training program took home the top prizes at Tuesday’s 36|86: Student Edition pitch competition. Vanderbilt began offering the I-Corps program last year through the Wond’ry, its center for entrepreneurship, innovation and making. First place in the pitch competition and $25,000 in startup...