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Class of 2017: Zachary Bednarke thrives at the intersection of science and music
Apr. 26, 2017—After hours of thinking about theoretical physics, senior Zachary Bednarke relaxes by playing his trumpet. While running through scales on the instrument, he is also, technically, still doing schoolwork.
Campus learns about land use plan at FutureVU Expo
Apr. 20, 2017—More than 800 students, staff, faculty and others stopped by the Wond’ry April 19 to learn about FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, and how the university’s built environment might change over the next 20-30 years.
Six honored at Solar Eclipse Competitions Celebration
Apr. 20, 2017—The Office of the Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs presented awards to six students at the Solar Eclipse Competitions Celebration April 17 at the Wond’ry. The celebration represents one of many campus events centered around the total solar eclipse that will occur later this year on Aug. 21.
WiseWear CEO discusses marriage of tech and fashion on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Apr. 14, 2017—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Jerry Wilmink, founder and CEO of WiseWear Corporation, on the fourth episode of The Zeppos Report podcast. A Vanderbilt biomedical engineering alumnus (bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D.) and self-described “mad scientist,” Wilmink also has experience as an inventor, startup business consultant for venture capital firms and program manager for...
FutureVU Expo slated for April 19; enter to win an iPad Mini
Apr. 14, 2017—Students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to explore FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, during a multimedia event on Wednesday, April 19. The FutureVU Expo at the Wond’ry is scheduled from 2:30 to 6 p.m. All members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to attend and learn more about FutureVU and how...
The Student/Faculty Relationship
Apr. 13, 2017—Hear from Vanderbilt students about what Vanderbilt faculty are really like and how small classes with research faculty and immersive experiences lead to future-changing opportunities.
Innovation Garage teams work with the Wond’ry, Accenture PLC pros to invent and disrupt
Apr. 6, 2017—The two team names for Vanderbilt’s Innovation Garage arguably cover most of what innovation is: Team Invent and Team Disrupt. Innovation Garage is the result of a partnership between the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship, and Accenture PLC, a global consulting company that works with clients on strategy, technology and operations. The idea...
Center for Entrepreneurship staffs-up within VU Owen Graduate School of Management
Apr. 5, 2017—MICHAEL Bryant has begun work as the first director of the newly branded Center for Entrepreneurship within Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Bryant, a 34-year-old Owen alumnus and former U.S. Marine Corps officer, joined OGSM March 13, and is focused on a slate of activities he has prioritized for his “first 100 days”...
Smart jewelry creator to the rescue: Engineering’s Chambers lecture is April 4
Mar. 30, 2017—A Vanderbilt biomedical engineering alumnus (bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D.) and self-described “mad scientist,” Wilmink also has experience as an inventor, startup business consultant for venture capital firms, and program manager for the Department of Defense’s $2 billion Small Business Innovation Research program.
THE millennial major
Mar. 30, 2017—Academic programs for would-be entrepreneurs have typically been siloed in one school or department, such as business or engineering. But Tennessee’s institutions of higher education are now looking to encourage a campus-wide culture of innovation for all students, regardless of major, on the premise that an entrepreneurial mindset will serve them well in an economy...