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  10 things you need to know this week  
 
 
 
 
     
1.   Chancellor Diermeier shares campus message on Supreme Court decision regarding admissions processes
    Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt community after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. [ Read More ]
     
     
2.   Story Photo Scientists led by Vanderbilt astronomer Stephen Taylor use exotic stars to tune in to ‘hum’ from cosmic symphony
    Led by Stephen Taylor, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, a collaborative effort across 88 institutions has identified evidence of slowly undulating gravitational waves passing through our galaxy. [ Read More ]
     
     
3.   Chancellor Daniel Diermeier honored for contributions to democracy as ‘Great Immigrant’
    Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier was named one of Carnegie Corporation of New York’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans,” an annual list honoring naturalized citizens’ contributions to democracy and to the United States. [ Read More ]
     
     
4.   Scientist who helped prove Einstein theory opens doors to black holes for students with diverse majors
    Vanderbilt astrophysicist Karan Jani helped prove Einstein’s theory of relativity as it relates to black holes and gravitational waves. Learn how he’s using his expertise to teach undergrads with diverse majors who are eager to learn about space. [ Read More ]
     
     
5.   Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory hosts ‘Meet the Astronomer’ event today
    Vanderbilt University researchers participated in an exciting update in the realm of pulsars and gravitational waves at National Science Foundation headquarters on June 29. On June 30, they return to Nashville to share what they found and what the discovery means for our future understanding of the cosmos. [ Read More ]
     
     
6.   Story Photo WATCH: A double crown: Mabel Cummins’ reign as a bowling star and academic superstar
    Mabel Cummins is the definition of what it means to be more than a student-athlete. [ Read More ]
     
     
7.   Nashville community invited to county-wide candidates meet and greet on July 8
    A Nashville campaign tradition, this meet and greet provides an opportunity for the local community, including the Vanderbilt community, to become better informed about their choices in the upcoming election. [ Read More ]
     
     
8.   Nine students selected as new Ingram Scholars
    Five incoming first-year students and four rising sophomore students were chosen from among more than 1,000 students who applied for the prestigious merit scholarship, which is awarded each year to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to service. [ Read More ]
     
     
9.   Vanderbilt preserves history through the salvaged remains of the Bicentennial Oak
    Since the Bicentennial Oak’s fall in November 2022 due to age-related decay, Vanderbilt’s facilities team has taken every care to salvage its remains to preserve its important history to the university. [ Read More ]
     
     
10.   Take caution: Excessive heat warning in effect this weekend
    Dangerous heat is in store for all of Middle Tennessee through this weekend as heat index values soar. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116 are expected. [ Read More ]
     
 
 
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