Releases
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When curiosity meets leadership: Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast explores solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges
Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast explores solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges. Read MoreJan 15, 2025
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Top social media posts from Nashville’s recent snowfall
In a city where snowflakes make rare appearances, Nashville transformed into a stunning winter wonderland last week as a blanket of snow covered much of the area—including the campus of Vanderbilt University. Check out some of our favorite beautiful photos and videos that captured the magic of the moment! … Read MoreJan 15, 2025
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Vanderbilt University’s Ralf Bennartz to lead NASA mission to study ice clouds
Vanderbilt University, led by Professor Ralf Bennartz, will lead a NASA satellite mission investigating Earth's high-altitude ice clouds, backed by a robust grant of $37 million. This endeavor, leveraging the university's climate research expertise, will provide opportunities for student involvement and bolsters Vanderbilt's position in global climate research. Read MoreJan 14, 2025
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Vanderbilt University’s Ralf Bennartz to lead NASA mission to study ice clouds
Vanderbilt University, led by Professor Ralf Bennartz, will lead a NASA satellite mission investigating Earth's high-altitude ice clouds, backed by a robust grant of $37 million. This endeavor, leveraging the university's climate research expertise, wi... Read MoreJan 13, 2025
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Peabody researchers among top in country in 2025 Edu-Scholar rankings
Dean Camilla P. Benbow Jason Grissom Carolyn Heinrich (Photos by Joe Howell) Rich Milner Education Week recently released the 2025 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, an annual list of education… Read MoreJan 13, 2025
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Vanderbilt MBA Program Earns STEM Designation
The Vanderbilt MBA program joins the school's Master of Marketing and MS Finance Programs as STEM-Designated Degrees. Read MoreJan 9, 2025
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Five years of progress on the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
Robust state activity has transformed the prenatal-to-3 state policy landscape in just five short years. Children and their families are better off in 41 states that have each increased access to the resources known to support their wellbeing. Read MoreJan 9, 2025
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First successful clinical trial of VU319 brings Alzheimer’s treatment one step closer
Researchers at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery have detailed the successful drug discovery of a Phase I Single Ascending Dose clinical trial of VU319, a drug for memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. Read MoreJan 9, 2025
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Landman honored as IEEE Fellow for modeling advancements in medical image processing
Bennett A. Landman, director of the Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) and Stevenson Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been elevated to IEEE Fellow by the Board of Directors of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Read MoreJan 9, 2025
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Doug Mitchell named professor of biochemistry and chemistry and director of the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology
Doug Mitchell has been appointed the holder of the William Kelly Warren Sr. Chair in Biochemistry and professor of chemistry and director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Chemical Biology. Read MoreJan 9, 2025
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White House awards Bartels and Stassun 2024 National Medal of Science
Larry Bartels and Keivan Stassun were among the 23 recipients of 2024 National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology. Both received their medals from President Joe Biden during a White House ceremony on Jan. 3. Read MoreJan 8, 2025
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White House awards Bartels and Stassun 2024 National Medal of Science
Larry Bartels and Keivan Stassun were among the 23 recipients of the 2024 National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology. Both... Read MoreJan 7, 2025
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Five years of progress on the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
Robust state activity has transformed the prenatal-to-3 state policy landscape in just five short years. Children and their families are better off in 41 states that have each increased access to the resources known to support their wellbeing. As a result of states’ investments: Nearly 1.9 million individuals became… Read MoreJan 3, 2025
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Vanderbilt Peabody College expands global education partnerships in South Asia and the Middle East
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has received three new grants to leverage its expertise as a leading college of education to strengthen K-12 and higher education in South Asia and the Middle East. Peabody faculty and staff will partner with universities in Pakistan and expand existing… Read MoreJan 3, 2025
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Vanderbilt peer reading program finds global success
By Jenna Somers A successful classroom-based reading program designed by researchers at Vanderbilt University is under consideration for a large-scale evaluation in England. Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) in Reading is a peer-mediated approach that encourages students to practice important reading skills together. A recently funded evaluation of… Read MoreJan 3, 2025
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Recap of Vanderbilt’s Leadership and Organizational Performance White Paper Symposium
The Leadership and Organizational Performance (LOP) master’s degree program held its 8th annual White Paper Symposium at the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center on November 14. Faculty, alumni, and business leaders as well as family and friends gathered to watch students present highlights from their capstone projects. The Symposium… Read MoreDec 20, 2024
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Eleven current Vanderbilt University faculty members, 10 of whom are investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, are included in the 2024 list of “Highly Cited Researchers” around the world whose papers have been cited most frequently by other scientists.
Dec 19, 2024
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Researchers at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, a clinical stage biotech within the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, have detailed the successful drug discovery of a Phase I Single Ascending Dose clinical trial of VU319, a drug for memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia.
Dec 19, 2024
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A new peer-reviewed study shows that a back-relieving exosuit can simultaneously increase lifting endurance and reduce injury risk.
Dec 19, 2024
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In a new innovative study conducted by the Vanderbilt Climate, Health, and Energy Equity Lab, four undergraduate students and three faculty researchers identified a new approach to reduce the health inequalities of energy cost burdens and greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 18, 2024