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February 9, 2026
RESEARCH
Vanderbilt announces fall 2025 internal research funding award recipients
Two hands plant coins representing seeds, while plants sprout through. The plants are images of light bulbs, growth, and people working together.
Vanderbilt faculty across the university are launching new research directions, strengthening proposals for major grants and moving quickly on timely opportunities with support from the latest round of internal research funding awards. The university recently announced the fall 2025 recipients of the Seeding Success, Scaling Success and Rapid-Advancement MicroGrant Program internal awards, all managed through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. Read More
BENEFITS
Legal Services special enrollment period through Commodore Employee Perks opens Feb. 9
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Navigating legal matters can be stressful and costly. As a Vanderbilt employee, you have access to a Legal Services plan through our new discount program, Commodore Employee Perks, designed to give you affordable, reliable legal support when you need it most. Enrollment opens Feb. 9 and closes Feb. 20, with coverage beginning March 1, 2026. Read More
CAREER CENTER
Vandy 2 Wall Street: Building the foundation for finance careers 
Students pose for a photo during the Vandy 2 Wall Street program.
The Vanderbilt University Career Center, in collaboration with the Owen Graduate School of Management and the Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program, partnered with Wall Street Prep, a leading financial training firm, to launch the second year of the Vandy 2 Wall Street program, offering students a structured, multiphase learning experience that bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and industry expectations. Read More
ICE STORM SUPPORT - BY THE NUMBERS • 826+ Facilities staff and VUPD officers worked over the weekend, many staying in nearby hotels • 3,700+ Hours worked over the weekend by facilities staff clearing ice and tree debris • 27 tons of ice melt spread across campus walkways 500+ people supported at the campus warming center • 25,312+ meals served by VU Dining Saturday-Monday
As a dangerous ice storm swept through Middle Tennessee in late January, Vanderbilt quickly mobilized to support students, faculty and staff amid widespread power outages and hazardous conditions. The university opened warming centers, adjusted academic schedules and provided frequent updates, while facilities, dining and public safety teams worked around the clock to keep campus safe and operational. Thank you to the incredible staff who jumped right into action! Click the image above to see more. 
This Week at VU
 
Feb. 10, 2026
11 a.m. • Virtual
Understanding Your Lease Agreement Webinar
Feb. 10, 2026
Noon • Virtual
Work-Life Workshop: 'Mindful Friendship: Connection with Intention'
Feb. 12, 2026
Noon • Vanderbilt Lacrosse Complex
Lacrosse Home Opener vs. Mercer
Feb. 12, 2026
6:30 p.m. • Memorial Gymnasium
Women's Basketball vs. Texas Pride Night Game
Upcoming Events
 
Feb. 14 | POINT OF VU Student Film Festival

Feb. 21 | Men’s Basketball vs. Tennessee

Feb. 27 | Women’s Center Annual Awards Deadline
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Latest Headlines
 
In Memoriam
Vanderbilt mourns loss of pioneering scientist George C. Hill, professor emeritus
 
Continuing Education
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for spring 2026
 
Libraries
Heard Libraries exhibit explores the infinite worlds of science fiction
 
People Experience
Report 2025 contributions to non-VU retirement plans by April 1
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VU in the News
 
WSMV-TV: Vanderbilt launches ‘Anchored for Her’ campaign ahead of varsity women’s’ sports 50th anniversary
The launch of the Anchored for Her campaign is featured.
 
CNN: TrumpRx launches, but it’s unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.
 
Bloomberg: How AI answers your question may depend on your politics
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, co-authored this piece.

Huffpost: Experts say this common belief about getting sick Is wrong
Parul Goyal, associate professor of clinical medicine, is quoted.
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