Quantum Potential Podcast Season 2, Episode 6: Reconnecting a divided democracy with philosopher Robert Talisse
How can democratic societies endure, and even flourish, amid deep disagreement? Get ready for a fascinating and timely episode of the Quantum Potential podcast with political scientist and philosophy professor Dr. Robert Talisse and Provost C. Cybele Raver. Read More
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Staff marshals needed for Graduates Day and Commencement
Commencement 2026 is May 7–8, and we are looking for staff marshals, also known as volunteers, to help celebrate our graduates and their families. Those who sign up to be a staff marshal can select positions across three events: Graduates Day at Memorial Gym or the Commencement Celebration at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Indoor Practice Facility on Thursday, May 7, and undergraduate Commencement at FirstBank Stadium on Friday, May 8. Staff marshals play a vital role in one of the university’s largest and most prestigious and meaningful events.Read More
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Finding the person I want to be: Heartfelt reflections from graduate and professional students
Choosing to pursue a graduate degree is a life-changing endeavor—professionally and personally. In honor of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, we asked graduate and professional students to share what they’ve learned about themselves and the person they’ve become while at Vanderbilt.Read More
Dan Morgan, principal senior lecturer in earth and environmental sciences, received the 2026 Chancellor’s Cup for his enthusiastic dedication to undergraduate and graduate students through immersion research, mentoring and support over almost two decades at Vanderbilt.
Vice: Eating this amount of salt will make your heart give out Research from Deepak Gupta, associate professor of medicine, Loren Lipworth, research professor of medicine, Danxia Yu, associate professor of medicine, Xiao-Ou Shu, professor of medicine, Jane Ferguson, adjunct associate professor of medicine, Debra Dixon, assistant professor of medicine, Audrey White, internal medicine resident, Meng Xu, lead biostatistician, and Leonie Dupuis, internal medicine resident, is cited.
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