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February 2, 2026
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Vanderbilt launches Amplify Generative AI Innovation Center within College of Connected Computing
A human hand and a robot hand (representing AI) reach toward each other.
Vanderbilt University’s College of Connected Computing has launched the Amplify Generative AI Innovation Center, a “living laboratory” that will catalyze ethical, human-centered use of generative and agentic AI in research, teaching and learning, student success, administrative operations, and external partnerships. The center is co-led by Center Director and Professor of Computer Science Jules White and Chief AI and Technology Officer Allen Karns. Read More
RESEARCH SPARKS
Surgical robotics pioneer Robert Webster guides life-saving ideas into reality
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He leads groundbreaking work creating robotic tools to make surgeries safer. Now, with a passion for partnership, see how Robert Webster is carving a path for others to take their life-changing innovations and turn them into reality. Read More
ATHLETICS
Dores Earn Academic Honors: Vanderbilt cross country receives USTFCCCA All-Academic recognition
Vanderbilt cross country members compete in a race.
Vanderbilt’s men’s and women’s cross country teams and three Commodores, Bria Bennis, Tyla Lumley and Claire Petersen, were tabbed USTFCCCA All-Academic, the organization announced. To be eligible for All-Academic honors, teams must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Individuals must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and either be an USTFCCCA Division I Cross Country All-American finisher or top 25 finisher (or top 10%) at an NCAA Division I Cross Country Regional meet. Read More
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Want to gain a deeper understanding of AI? Faculty experts Ole Molvig (History, Cinema & Media Arts) and Jenny Davis (Sociology) respond to Vanderbilt students' most pressing questions in this deep dive on all things artificial intelligence.
This Week at VU
 
Feb. 3, 2026
5 p.m. • Langford Auditorium
Dialogue Vanderbilt: 'A Conversation with Teddy Soloman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fizz: The Death of Facebook'
Feb. 5, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. • Curb Center
Curb Center Opening Reception: 'Resilience + Adaptation'
Feb. 5, 2026
5 p.m. • Virtual
Master of Science in Business and Technology (NYC): Prospective Student Webinar
Feb. 5, 2026
5:30 p.m. • David William II Recreation and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen
Vandy Cooks: Indulgent Chocolate Covered Treats
Upcoming Events
 
Feb. 10 | People, Culture, and Belonging: 'Understanding Your Lease Agreement' Webinar

Feb. 11 | 2026 Murray Lecture Featuring WNBA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Chamique Holdsclaw


Feb. 12 | Coffee Chats with the Provost

Feb. 17 | 2026 David Satcher Lecture: 'Environmental Influences and Pediatric Asthma'
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Take Note
Update on undergraduate academic calendar following weather disruptions

Divinity School
Vanderbilt Divinity School welcomes Rep. Harold Love, Jr. to campus
 
Athletics
Dores Earn Academic Honors: Vanderbilt cross country receives USTFCCCA All-Academic recognition
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VU in the News
 
The New York Times Magazine: In Minnesota, America’s federal system is coming apart
Jefferson Cowie, John L. Siegenthaler, Jr. Professor and professor of history, is quoted.
 
Forbes: Super agers’ genetic edge keeps their minds sharp
Research from Alaina Durant, statistical genetic analyst, Angela Jefferson, professor of neurology, Logan Dumitrescu, assistant professor of neurology, Derek Archer, assistant professor of neurology, Timothy Hohman, professor of neurology, and Leslie Gaynor, assistant professor of medicine, is cited.
 
Time: Since lung cancer is so deadly, why don’t more people get screened?
Kim Sandler, professor of radiology and radiological sciences, is quoted.

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Why your university has so many administrators
Nicholas Zeppos, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chancellor Emeritus and adjunct professor of law, authored this opinion piece.
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