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February 12, 2026
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
Quantum Potential Podcast Season 2, Episode 2: Vanderbilt’s Next Era: Campuses, Partnerships and the Power of Place with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
Provost C. Cybele Raver and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier record an episode of the Quantum Potential podcast.
In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Provost Cybele Raver and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier take a deep dive into Vanderbilt’s future—across campuses, cities, and partnerships. From West Palm Beach and San Francisco to New York City, Chattanooga, and Nashville, hear how the power of place is shaping a bold, networked vision for Vanderbilt’s next era. Read More
PEABODY COLLEGE
Where No Two Minutes Are the Same
Back row, left to right: Stephanie Alley, Eileah Pye, Susan Siegel, Kate Williams and Michael Bruebach. Front row, left to right: Katrina Vogel, Kerrin Gerson, Grace Branan, Katie Prysant, Jessica Moses and Tyisha Walker.
Peabody College of education and human development has long had a partnership with the Murrell School, an East Nashville school for students with extreme emotional and learning disabilities. Vanderbilt now supplies more than 90 percent of student teachers to the school, which is led by principal Susan Siegel, BS’78, and assistant principal Tyisha Walker, PhD’25, and counts numerous Vanderbilt alums on the teaching staff. Read More
ATHLETICS
Blakes Nationally Honored: Sophomore earns her second AP National Player of the Week honor of the season
Mikayla Blakes stands on court during a game.
Vanderbilt women’s basketball standout Mikayla Blakes has been named the Associated Press National Player of the Week after the sophomore guided the No. 5/5-ranked Commodores to a pair of top-20 wins. Blakes averaged 35.5 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game to pick up her second AP National Player of the Week honor of the season. Overall, it is Blakes’ fourth career AP National Player of the Week award, as she has twice earned the distinction during her freshman season. Read More
A pin featuring a suitcase saying "Where Will You Go?"
Where is your dream destination to study abroad? ✈️  Hear what students at the Vanderbilt Study Abroad Fair and Pin Drop shared as the places at the top of their list.
This Week at VU
 
Feb. 12, 2026
6:30 p.m. • Memorial Gym
Women's Basketball vs. Texas
*One of the biggest matchups of the season. Flash sale on tickets - available for just $4: http://vu.edu/wb26wb13myvu2 Help create Memorial Magic & cheer on the Commodores! 
Feb. 14, 2026
Noon • Memorial Gym
Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M
Feb. 14, 2026
5–7 p.m. • Vanderbilt University Museum of Art, Cohen Memorial Hall
Museum of Art: Opening Reception for Scent: Connection, Confrontation, Memory
Upcoming Events
 
Feb. 19 | Blair School of Music Presents Sergio and Odair Assad—Duo Assad

March 6 | Final Application Deadline for Online Master’s In Engineering Management Program
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Curb Center
Seeds from Svalbard brings the paradox and wonder of the Arctic to Buttrick Hall in immersive installation
 
Global
Vanderbilt Business launches dual Master's in Marketing and Sports Management Strategy with Universidad Europea’s Real Madrid Graduate School
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VU in the News
 
Tennessean: TN kids with disabilities face a justice system not designed for them
Beth Cruz, lecturer in law, is quoted.
 
Everyday Health: 7 reasons managing acute pain is critical for your recovery
Bryan Marascalchi, associate professor of anesthesiology, is quoted.
 
Politico: Netflix, YouTube and the battle for eyeballs
Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt names Susan Margulies vice provost for research
The naming of Susan Margulies to vice provost for research and innovation is featured. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver is quoted.
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