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Students Create Parenting Book to Provide Resources for Tibetan Families Living in Exile
Dec. 1, 2022—When Emma Hart embarked on a study-abroad program to Nepal, she never could have imagined that it would result in the creation of an impactful resource for Tibetan refugee families, and that she would get to collaborate with so many amazing people. For four months, January 2019-June 2019, Emma, a Peabody Alumni ‘20, who studied...
Discovery Vanderbilt initiative to catalyze university’s transformative research and discovery
Oct. 19, 2022—Discovery Vanderbilt initiative to catalyze university’s transformative research and discovery Vanderbilt University today launched a landmark investment in transformative research and innovation through Discovery Vanderbilt, a new initiative announced by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver. Discovery Vanderbilt builds upon Opportunity Vanderbilt and Destination Vanderbilt by committing major resources to dramatically increase faculty, student and staff engagement...
Growing up on Commons
Oct. 17, 2022—Growing up on Commons With all its pros and cons, growing up on a college campus is one unique experience. ELISE HARRIS, Staff Writer OCTOBER 14, 2022 If you think Vanderbilt becomes a ghost town over the holiday and summer breaks, you’re highly mistaken. When students are away, the Commons kids come out to play....
Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, partners launch Vanderbilt Innovation Ambassadors Program
Oct. 17, 2022—Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, partners launch Vanderbilt Innovation Ambassadors Program The Vanderbilt Innovation Ambassadors Program is an initiative to provide Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers with better peer-delivered access to assistance and information about innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. The Innovation Ambassadors Program is part of the Enabling Innovation Initiative, a joint effort of...
Triple Reunion sets records for attendance and giving
Oct. 14, 2022—Triple Reunion sets records for attendance and giving On a weekend blessed by perfect fall weather, more than 5,600 alumni and their guests returned to Vanderbilt Oct. 6–9 for Reunion, the first since 2019. After two years during which the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the annual gathering, all undergraduate classes that were originally scheduled for Reunion in...
TN Maker Fest: A celebration of innovation, collaboration, creativity and curiosity
Oct. 12, 2022—TN Maker Fest: A celebration of innovation, collaboration, creativity and curiosity Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A free, family-friendly event Hosted by the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center This free, family-friendly event, held at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, will showcase novices and experts of all ages with one major thing in common: a joy for...
Stop and Wond’ry: Vanderbilt business professor Patrick Leddin
Oct. 12, 2022—Stop and Wond’ry: Vanderbilt business professor and bestselling author to explain the ‘12 Year Gap’ on Oct. 24 Patrick Leddin, associate professor of the practice of business studies and bestselling author, will share the incredible power of stories, the importance of perspective and the freedom found in discipline in the Stop and Wond’ry event “What...
Members of TN congressional delegation visit VU
Oct. 12, 2022—Members of TN congressional delegation visit VU to discuss Fort Campbell partnerships, Latin America research, and veteran education U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Congressman Mark Green (R-TN07) visited Vanderbilt University recently to learn more about the Army Futures Command Pathfinder Program partnership with Fort Campbell, research and education related to Latin America, and university...
The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, named National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Hub lead institution
Sep. 8, 2022—The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, named National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Hub lead institution Subscribe to Research News Media Inquiries 615-322-6397Email Latest Stories The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, named National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Hub lead institution Nutrition Corner: Healthy eating on a budget Campus Dining, libraries launch new capacity-monitoring system to improve...
NSF expands the National Innovation Network with 5 new I-Corps Hubs
Sep. 8, 2022—NSF expands the National Innovation Network with 5 new I-Corps Hubs September 8, 2022 Existing Hubs add new partner institutions, expanding their reach across regions The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced the addition of five new NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Hubs that will scale the NSF-led National Innovation Network, accelerating the translation of discoveries into new...