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January 11, 2024
DARE TO GROW
Dean Krish Roy builds on the School of Engineering’s strong foundation
Vanderbilt School of Engineering Dean Krishnendu Roy stands in the engineering building; Overlay text reads: "Get to Know Vanderbilt" above "Krishnendu Roy, Bruce and Bridget Evans Dean of Engineering"
Hear from the new dean of Vanderbilt's School of Engineering, Krishnendu Roy, as he talks about what he's bringing to Vanderbilt and his vision for innovation and collaboration. Read More
ATHLETICS
Vanderbilt women's basketball breaks into USA Today/WBCA Coaches Poll
Vanderbilt women's basketball team members cheer on their teammates during a game.
The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team checked in at No. 24 in this week’s USA Today/WBCA Coaches Poll, marking the first time in 10 seasons that the Commodores have been featured in a major college women’s basketball national poll. Read More
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2024
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As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings, which include wellness and mental health programs, are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across all key aspects of their lives. Read More
Video still from percussion student trip to South Korea
🎥 Watch the new video from the Vanderbilt Percussion Group, sharing highlights from their recent trip to Korea, where they performed at Seoul National University. 
This Week at VU
 
Jan. 14, 2024
11 a.m. • Memorial Gymnasium
Pride Game: Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri
Jan. 15, 2024
All day • University-wide
MLK Day Events
Jan. 16, 2024
4–6 p.m. • Student Life Center Ballroom
Student Affairs Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Kickoff: Reaffirming Our Creed & Values
Upcoming Events
 
Jan. 18 | Staff and Faculty: Another Chance to Get Your Complimentary V150 Coffee Table Book

Jan. 18 | Parenting Group: Planning Summer Breaks - A Crowd-Sourced Session

Jan. 18 | Dialogue Vanderbilt: A Conversation with Rabbi David J. Wolpe

Jan. 22 | Dialogue Vanderbilt: “Why Free Speech is the Only Safe Space for Minorities" Discussion with Jonathan Rauch
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Latest Headlines
 
Faculty Accolades
Hiba Baroud is named a fellow of the International Science Council
 
Unity & American Democracy
Vanderbilt Unity Poll reveals a Trump conviction could significantly impact centrist voters
 
MoveVU
Important reminders about commuting, transportation, and parking

Nashville & Community
Department of Mathematics seeks local middle and high school students for engaging, advanced math instruction
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VU in the News
 
Nashville Business Journal: Vanderbilt chancellor's stance on Israel-Palestine war: 'Encourage debates, not settle them'
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
Fortune: Built by a CEO for CEOs: Coursera launches generative AI playbook course
Jules White, professor of computer science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is mentioned.
 
The Tennesseean: Tennessee legislative session: School vouchers, gun control top list
The Vanderbilt Poll — Statewide is cited.

Forbes: The misguided war on standardized tests used for admission
The research of David Lubinski, professor of psychology and human development, and Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development and professor of psychology, is cited.
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