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January 29, 2026
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Warm Up & Recharge at Vanderbilt: Community warming center is open
An anchor and a heart are sculpted out of snow onto trees on campus.
Following the recent winter storm and widespread power outages, Vanderbilt University is opening the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center to faculty, staff, students and members of the larger Nashville and Middle Tennessee community in need of a safe, warm place to rest and recharge. Read More
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
Vanderbilt launches new season of 'Quantum Potential' podcast
Quantum Potential podcast hosted by Provost C. Cybele Raver
Advances in medicine, society and life-altering innovations are sparked through an environment committed to curiosity and potential. See what’s coming up in the second season of the Quantum Potential podcast as Provost C. Cybele Raver introduces listeners to the innovators driving Vanderbilt progress. Read More
ACCOLADES
Two Vanderbilt alumni selected for prestigious Schwarzman Scholars program
Schwarzman Scholars Rui Huang and Benedict Ballman
Two members of the Class of 2025, Benedict Ballman and Rui Huang, have been chosen for the 11th cohort of the highly selective Schwarzman Scholars international graduate fellowship program. The Schwarzman Scholars program focuses on tackling the world’s greatest challenges and “redefining global leadership for the 21st century.” Scholars from universities around the world join for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. Read More
Images of staff working during the 2026 snowstorm on campus.
Thank you to the Vanderbilt staff members working around the clock to keep our community safe through the snow, ice and freezing rain. We are grateful for all you do! 👏❄️💛
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Research
Vanderbilt’s Center for Global Democracy becomes U.S. home for the Comparative Study of Election Surveys
 
Accolades
SACSCOC Torch Award honors Vanderbilt for student success and completion rates
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VU in the News
 
The New York Times: How bad are A.I. delusions? We asked people treating them.
Julia Sheffield, Jack Martin, M.D., Research Professor and assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
 
Politico: Halted surveillance
Research from Jeremy Jacobs, assistant professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, and Garrett Booth, professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, is cited.
 
Self: ‘Quiet quitting’ your family might save your sanity
Aaron Brinen, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt announces deal with entertainment services provider
Vanderbilt's partnership with Oak View Group is featured. Derek Grice, deputy athletic director for external engagement and revenue generation, is quoted.
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