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March 16, 2026
ATHLETICS
Renderings reveal Vandy United’s bold $300 million next steps
Rendering of a project from the newest Vandy United phase.
Showcasing the bold vision for Vandy United’s new $300 million goal, Vanderbilt has unveiled select renderings for numerous projects related to the campaign’s next phase. These renderings include facilities that build on the football team’s historic success under two-time SEC Coach of the Year Clark Lea and flagship projects in the recently launched Anchored for Her initiative supporting the university’s women’s teams. Read More
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
How Squishmallows found a home at Vanderbilt
Mr. C and Cam the Cat pose on the basketball court with members of the cheer and dance teams.
On February 25 and 26, Squishmallows made their debut at a college sporting event for the very first time. The idea was developed by Owen Graduate School of Management MBA students, shaped through coursework with faculty member Mario Avila, and brought to life by Jeremy Padawer, MBA’01 and Chief Brand Officer for Jazwares. What started as a classroom connection turned into one of the most unexpected game weekends Memorial Gym has seen. Read More
APPOINTMENTS
Kevin Galloway named executive director of the Wond’ry
Headshot of Kevin Galloway
Kevin Galloway, research associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been named the new Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation and Design. Galloway, formerly director of making at the Wond’ry, succeeds David A. Owens in a planned leadership transition. After a decade of service to the Wond’ry, Owens will return to teaching in Owen Graduate School of Management and will continue to contribute to Vanderbilt’s innovation ecosystem. Read More
Social media post highlighting both the men's and women's basketball teams March Madness tournament entries.
Let’s go dancing ⚓️⬇️
This Week at VU

March 17, 2026
11 a.m.– 1 p.m • Rand Dining Hall
Rand Cookie Taste Test & Voting Event
March 17, 2026
Noon • Central Library
March Mindful Minute: St. Patrick's Day
March 18, 2026
Noon • Virtual
Work-Life Workshop: 'Building Financial Confidence: The Emotional Side of Money'
Upcoming Events
 
March 25 | Study Break Under the Stars

March 26 | Vanderbilt Night at the Nashville Predators

March 27 | 18th Annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium

April 2 | Grammy-Winning Jazz Ensemble New York Voices Finale Tour at Ingram Hall
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Latest Headlines
 
Student Spotlight
A journey of confidence: freshman Gabrielle Goodwin’s entrepreneurial story
 
Athletics
Josie Barnes named bowling head coach
 
Student Affairs
Black Cultural Center hosts annual Black history excursion in nation’s capital
 
Athletics
Ralph named The Athletic Coach of the Year

Take Note
Learn about the Business of VU: Applications open March 16–April 30 for fall 2026 cohort
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VU in the News
 
Nashville Business Journal: Renderings: Vanderbilt reveals expansion with new football center, soccer stadium
Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier are quoted.
 
Prevention: What to know about lucid dreams, according to sleep experts
Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, is quoted.
 
NBC News: Americans ration medicine and postpone retirement to afford health care, polls find
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

CNN: DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans
Upasana Singh, postdoctoral fellow, is quoted.
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