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Chancellor appoints advisory group to advance innovation ecosystem
The group will build upon existing work to leverage Vanderbilt-driven research and innovation to support local community needs, attract entrepreneurial talent and venture investment, and expand our city and region’s innovation capacity. They also will examine infrastructure needs, including dedicated physical space, programs for collaboration and how to foster a culture of innovation.Read More
UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Eight students selected for new cohort of Ingram Scholars
Six incoming first-year students and two rising sophomores have been selected for the Ingram Scholars Program. They are among more than 1,000 students who applied for the prestigious merit scholarship, which is awarded each year to students who have demonstrated excellence and passion academically and in service.Read More
#VU2024
Vanderbilt’s Joint Commissioning Ceremony celebrates Class of 2024 with fanfare and inspiration
The 208th U.S. Army Band Brass Quintet’s festive and rousing performance set the tone for the Vanderbilt University’s annual Joint Commissioning Ceremony on Friday, May 10, where a standing room only crowd of more than 400 gathered to honor 35 ROTC cadets and midshipmen commissioned into the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps.Read More
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The Wall Street Journal: Sarah Igo, Andrew Jackson Professor and professor of history, is quoted.
Nashville Business Journal: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
The Conversation: Elizabeth Zechmeister, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science; Noam Lupu, associate professor of political science; and Luke Plutowski, senior statistician and research lead, are quoted
Daily Mail: Cathy Eng, David H. Johnson Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.
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