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January 8, 2024
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Vanderbilt extends leadership in generative AI
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Education has launched several resources and programs related to generative AI, including an updated academic affairs policy, an online resource hub, a new teaching award and a pilot program for a secure, proprietary alternative to ChatGPT. These updates reflect AI becoming an established tool in classrooms and labs across campus and give faculty ways to help equip students to best use generative AI for new lines of inquiry and scholarship. Read More
MLK DAY
Vanderbilt to honor, celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with events across campus and the community
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. waves to the audience after giving a speech
The theme of this year’s MLK Day commemoration is “One Vanderbilt. One Nashville. One Dream,” a nod to the history of the university, where generations of Nashvillians have come together to learn and serve. Events will take place throughout campus and the community beginning Jan. 13. Read More
CIVIL DISCOURSE
Vanderbilt Debate team embarks on a global challenge: World Universities Debating Championship in Vietnam
Event poster for the Vietnam World Universities Debating Championship 2024.
The tournament, which took place Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, is recognized as the largest college debate competition in the world, attracting more than 400 teams from educational institutions across the globe. The team’s participation underscores Vanderbilt’s commitment to fostering intellectual rigor and global engagement through the art of debate. Read More
Vanderbilt women's basketball team members celebrate another win in the locker room
Talk of the town 🗣️⚓️
At 15-1, @vandywbb is off to the second-best start in program history.
This Week at VU
 
Jan 8, 2024
All day • University-wide
First Day of Classes for Spring Semester
Jan. 9, 2024
11:45 a.m. • The Wond’ry, 3rd Floor Lounge
Social Innovation Lunch and Learn
Jan. 9, 2024
All day • The Wond’ry
Social Changemakers Registration Deadline
Upcoming Events
 
Jan. 14 | Pride Game: Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri

Jan. 14 | Climate Innovation Accelerator Registration Deadline


Jan. 16 | Student Affairs Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Kickoff: Reaffirming Our Creed & Values

Jan. 18 | Dialogue Vanderbilt: A Conversation with Rabbi David J. Wolpe
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Latest Headlines
 
#VU2024
WATCH: Childhood experiences inspire senior Vivek Kumar in health care management
 
Arts & Culture
Dom Flemons Collection at Heard Libraries offers ‘treasure trove’ for scholars exploring African American influences on roots music
 
Belonging
Grant awarded to Vanderbilt School of Nursing and Center for Spiritual and Religious Life will help prepare students to work with diverse religious populations
 
Unity & American Democracy
Vanderbilt Unity Lab opens applications for second training cohort
 
Research & Experiential Learning 
Spring 2024 Buchanan Library Fellowship applications due Jan. 10
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VU in the News
 
WKRN Online: Vanderbilt students, staff help students at Ida B. Wells Elementary succeed
Rosevelt Noble, associate dean of students for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, is quoted.
 
Forbes: Why is TikTok parent ByteDance moving into biology, chemistry and drug discovery?
Douglas Schmidt, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science, is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: COVID-19, flu and RSV cases are filling up Tennessee clinics and hospital ERs
Tyler Barrett, professor of emergency medicine, is quoted.

CNN: Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, CDC data shows
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.
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