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PEABODY COLLEGE
Acclaimed novelist James Patterson funds launch of Institute for Early Adolescent Literacy at Vanderbilt
Bestselling author James Patterson, MA’70, has made a landmark $10 million commitment to launch the Patterson Institute for Early Adolescent Literacy at Peabody College of education and human development. The gift advances the mission of Vanderbilt’s historic Dare to Grow campaign while providing decisive intervention in a growing national crisis.Read More
STAFF EXPERIENCE
2026 Spring Staff Assembly celebrates radical collaboration at Vanderbilt and the university’s ‘astounding momentum’
An audience of more than 500 staff members attended the 2026 Spring Staff Assembly to reflect on the year’s milestones and celebrate their colleagues achievements. Several individual staff members and teams across the university were recognized for their contributions during the awards ceremony.Read More
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
Podcast Bonus Episode: Pursuing happiness and success with bestselling author and scholar Arthur Brooks
Are you happy? What defines happiness and how does that impact your pursuit of achievement and purpose? In this special Quantum Potential podcast, hear from bestselling author, scholar and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks.Read More
Inspirational leader and architect of a new era of excellence for Vanderbilt Athletics Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee is the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame’s 2026 Tennessean of the Year. The award, presented annually since 1982, honors someone who “has made significant contributions to society through sports or other methods.” The Hall of Fame also recognized head coach Shea Ralph and the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team as Female Amateur Team of the Year, and Heisman finalist and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winner Diego Pavia as Male Amateur Athlete of the Year.
The Tennessean: Trauma survivors thank nurses, doctors at Vanderbilt for 'miracles' Vanderbilt University School of Medicine faculty and Vanderbilt Health care teams that are helping patients and families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments with extraordinary skill and compassion are highlighted.
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