Susan Margulies named Vanderbilt’s new vice provost for research and innovation
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
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
NATIONAL SECURITY
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine to headline the 2026 Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
As the nation’s highest-ranking military officer and principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of War, and National Security Council, General Caine brings unmatched perspective to this year’s Summit theme: The Shadow of War, The Illusion of Peace: National Security in the Age of Asymmetry.Read More
This year, Vanderbilt University’s MLK Day Commemorative Series brought powerful voices of the past, present and future together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through a blend of inspiration and action, the campus community celebrated not just King’s memory, but the ongoing work of building leadership and opportunity for all. Click the image above to read more.
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