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March 4, 2024
FACULTY ACCOLADES
Center for Democracy and Technology names two VU Faculty to 2024-2026 fellows program
A woman is seen from behind looking at her computer, which shows the Center for Democracy & Technology logo. To the left are headshots of Vanderbilt University faculty Pamela Wisniewski and Jenny Davis, with the Vanderbilt University logo between.
Jenny Davis, professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Science, and Pamela Wisniewski, associate professor in human-computer interaction and Flowers Faculty Fellow in the School of Engineering, join 22 other distinguished scholars to collaborate on critical policy discussions related to technology and society. Read More
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Vanderbilt Class of 2024 invited to Sesquicentennial Senior Prom
Students dance at the 2024 Commons Ball.
Every graduating class from Vanderbilt University has a unique journey to the finish line, and that is especially true for the Class of 2024.To bring some extra celebration to a class that weathered a nontraditional beginning to college, the Office of the Chancellor, Student Affairs, Office of Undergraduate Education and Vanderbilt Student Government will host The Sesquicentennial Senior Prom April 6 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Read More
DIALOGUE VANDERBILT
REMINDER: 'Pride in the Pews: In Conversation with Don Abram' is Mar. 6
Headshot of Pride in the Pews founder Don Abram.
REGISTER: Don Abram, the visionary founder of Pride in the Pews, will be the next speaker in the Dialogue Vanderbilt faith leader series. His conversation with Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean Yolanda Pierce is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 6 at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read More
Vintage headshot of Vanderbilt's first female graduate, Kate Lupton.
As we kick off Women’s History Month, we will use this space to honor remarkable Vanderbilt women from our past and present who paved the way for leaders today. Today we honor Vanderbilt’s first female graduate, Kate Lupton, whose determination is something to which we should all aspire.
This Week at VU
 
March 4, 2024
8 p.m. • Central and Divinity Libraries Building, 2nd Floor Gallery
'Celebrating 50 Years of Antoinette Brown Lectures' Exhibit Opening
March 5, 2024
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Student Life Center
AI Training Day
March 5, 2024
4 p.m. • Seigenthaler Center Lecture Hall
Anne Applebaum, Jon Meacham Discuss 'Autocracy Inc.: How Authoritarians Work'
March 5, 2024
5:30–7:30 p.m. • Divinity School, Room G-29
‘King: A Life’ Book Conversation
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March 9–17 | Spring Break
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#VU2024
WATCH: Call to nature helps Danait Issac build community and cultural bonds
 
Open Dialogue
Campus Reading announced for 2024–25 academic year
 
Research
Vanderbilt biochemists discover breakthrough anti-evolution compound to combat antibiotic resistance
 
Civil Discourse
Vanderbilt College Republicans and College Democrats bridge the partisan divide for a Dialogue Vanderbilt-sponsored debate on gun control

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‘New York Times’ columnist David Brooks to deliver 2024 Graduates Day address
 
Libraries
Vanderbilt University’s Heard Libraries, AIP Publishing sign three-year read-and-publish agreement that broadens access to scientific research
 
Athletics
Vanderbilt women’s basketball collects historic road win
 
Research
Rethinking drug efficacy: research aims to improve drug development
 
Campus Dining
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining
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VU in the News
 
The New York Times: Developers got backing for affordable housing. Then the neighborhood found out. 
Jessica Trounstine, Centennial Professor and professor of political science, is quoted.
 
Axios Nashville: Depression, anxiety on the rise among Tennessee kids
Heather Kreth, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, is quoted. The Vanderbilt Child Health Poll is cited.
 
Associated Press: Alabama IVF ruling highlights importance of state supreme court races in this year’s US elections
Brian Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

The Tennessean: Could Elvis impersonators and tribute bands be sued in Tennessee? Possibly under AI bill
Joseph Fishman, Robert S. and Theresa L. Reder Faculty Fellow and professor of law, authored this opinion piece.
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