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February 5, 2026
STAFF EXPERIENCE
Introducing the Talent Marketplace: Take charge of your career growth
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The Talent Marketplace—a new, connected experience designed to help you better understand your skills, grow with intention and explore career opportunities across Vanderbilt—is now live. The Talent Marketplace brings together learning, skill development and career exploration in one place, making it easier to see where you are today and what’s possible next. Rather than focusing only on job titles or current roles, it centers on skills, growth and progress over time. Read More
APPOINTMENTS
Susan Margulies named Vanderbilt’s new vice provost for research and innovation
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Susan Margulies, former assistant director of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering and a distinguished professor at the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed vice provost for research and innovation, with her appointment beginning June 1. She will be tasked with defining a vision for—and driving—the next generation of growth in Vanderbilt’s research enterprise. Read More
SAFETY
Stay safe, stay informed: Keeping your AlertVU information up to date matters
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As winter weather and widespread power outages affected campus and the Middle Tennessee region last week, Vanderbilt relied on AlertVU to share time-sensitive updates about class schedules, campus operations and safety conditions. Those messages—often sent as conditions evolved throughout the day—play a crucial role in keeping the Vanderbilt community informed, especially during periods of uncertainty. The past week also reinforced an important reminder: AlertVU works best when everyone’s contact information is current and complete. Read More
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To honor generations of women whose pioneering spirit and championship legacy exemplify the best of the university, Vanderbilt has launched the Anchored for Her campaign to cement its place as the preeminent destination for women’s college sports—and to ensure that current and future Commodores will write their own history. Bolstered by generous lead gifts from Vanderbilt Board of Trust members Nina Kohler and Kathleen Justice-Moore, JD’91, Anchored for Her’s initial $50 million goal will fuel investment in sustainable success for a new era of collegiate athletics.
This Week at VU
 
Feb. 6, 2026
10 a.m. • Virtual
VUIT Learning Collective: 'The Future of AI at Vanderbilt'
Feb. 7, 2026
2:30 p.m. • Memorial Gymnasium
Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma
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Feb. 9 | Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma

Feb. 10 | Walk and Talk x Tour Tuesdays: Explore Vanderbilt's 'Hidden Treasures'

Feb. 11 | Vanderbilt Divinity Library: 'Seeing Mary Magdalene with Different Eyes' Opening Lecture and Reception

Feb. 12 | Lacrosse vs. Mercer

Feb. 14 | Museum of Art: 'Scent: Connection, Confrontation, Memory' Opening Reception
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MLK Day
Legacy in Action: Vanderbilt observes MLK Day with annual event series
 
Accolades
Two Arts and Science, one Peabody student receive prestigious Wattles Fellowship
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VU in the News
 
Yahoo! Sports: Vanderbilt AD Candice Storey Lee: Progress in women's sports requires more than just change
Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, authored this piece.
 
Financial Times: The Treasury market is treading in dangerous waters
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is mentioned.
 
Time: What’s the easiest way to start strength training?
Andrew Gregory, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, is quoted.

Self: A torn ACL won’t keep Lindsey Vonn from the Olympics. Here’s why
Lance LeClere, professor of orthopaedic surgery, is quoted. 
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