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December 8, 2025
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It Takes a Posse
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In an excerpt from the book 'Disrupt Everything—and Win: Take Control of Your Future' (Hatchette Book Group/Little, Brown and Company, 2025) by James Patterson, MA’70, and Patrick Leddin, associate professor at Owen Graduate School of Management, the success of the Posse Foundation and its partnership with Vanderbilt is highlighted. Read More
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Catch the Turkey Toss on Dec. 16
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Celebrate a favorite Vanderbilt University employee tradition—the annual Turkey Toss—on Dec. 16, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event, which will be in the Multipurpose Room, Great Room and cafe within Carmichael College, will mark the close of Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial celebrations. Attendees will receive a large Vanderbilt insulated bag. Regular turkeys as well as halal and tofurkey options will be available. Read More
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Vanderbilt School of Nursing and HealthStream launch educational partnership
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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and HealthStream have partnered to bring Vanderbilt’s academic and practice expertise to nurses everywhere through a library of microlearning and continuing education modules. The partnership will make professional growth more accessible, relevant and holistic for working nurses nationwide. Read More
Image Text: Reliaquest Bowl, Tampa, Florida, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. CT vs. Iowa on ESPN.
Vanderbilt football will be playing in a postseason bowl game in consecutive seasons for only the second time in program history after accepting an invitation to the ReliaQuest Bowl on Sunday. The Commodores will face Iowa at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 31, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. ⚓
This Week at VU
 
Dec. 9, 2025
11 a.m.–1 p.m. • Rand Dining Hall
Rand Farmers Market
Dec. 9, 2025
12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. • Alumni Lawn Flagpole
Walk & Talk Tuesdays
Dec. 11, 2025
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. • The Space, Room G29, Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Museum of Art: 'Positioning the Contemporary in University Historical Collections' Panel Discussion
Upcoming Events
 
Dec. 13 | Fall Semester Ends

Dec. 16 | Libraries: Opening Reception for the Exhibit of the Works of Phil Duer
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Staff Experience
Join Staff-Letics 3v3 basketball league
 
Health and Wellbeing
Unwrapping Wellness: Managing Holidays and Mental Health
 
Athletics
Pavia claims Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
 
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VU in the News
 
The Wall Street Journal: Paramount raises concerns about Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Rebecca Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
 
The Independent: Experts weigh in: You’re definitely giving yourself brain rot
James Jackson, research professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
Nashville Post: Details emerge for Vanderbilt innovation district plan
Vanderbilt's plan to create a Nashville innovation neighborhood is featured.

The Hill: UFOs potentially identified in 1950s images, study finds
Stephen Bruehl, professor of anesthesiology, is quoted.
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