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
ICYMI
Catch the Turkey Toss on Dec. 16
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
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
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. ⚓
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