Vanderbilt IRB enters final phase of transition as university prepares for full oversight in 2026
Vanderbilt’s Human Research Protection Program will launch the third and final phase of its institutional review board transition on Jan. 1, 2026, inviting eligible studies to move from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s IRB to Vanderbilt’s new social, behavioral and educational research IRB.Read More
ATHLETICS
Vanderbilt’s Nick Rinaldi named the SEC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Senior linebacker Nick Rinaldi has been named the SEC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year the league office announced on Thursday. He is the first-ever member of the program to earn the honor since its inception in 2003.Read More
RESEARCH
All Hands On: Vanderbilt alumni translate their undergraduate research experiences into postgraduate success
As a research institution, the two “products” Vanderbilt puts into the world are alumni and the research produced. Whether it’s helping to cure cancer, inspire with art or promote sustainability, Vanderbilt students learn to apply the combination of practical skills and confidence that can only be gained from experience to a broad range of fields—positioning them to be much more effective in translating their education to results outside the classroom.Read More
A whole lot of winning: On Dec. 3, both the men's and women's basketball teams took part in the ACC/SEC Challenge doubleheader at Memorial Gym. The No. 17 men's team defeated SMU with an 88-69 win, while the No. 15/14-ranked women's team beat Virginia, 81-68. Anchor Down! ⚓
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