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July 22, 2026
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Generous gift establishes flagship for Vanderbilt’s San Francisco campus
Future site of Vanderbilt University-San Francisco.
The future of Vanderbilt’s San Francisco academic campus has taken a monumental step forward. Pending approval, the campus's flagship college will be the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design made possible by a $75 million matching gift from the technology leader’s family. Read More
FEATURED
Vanderbilt executive team evolves to support expansion, new opportunities
Aerial shot of campus.
Vanderbilt University has announced a series of executive-level changes to support its success today and its long-term strategic vision. The changes come as Vanderbilt prepares to open its New York campus in August 2026 and continues planning for campuses in West Palm Beach and San Francisco. Also, the need to represent Vanderbilt’s interests and values through strategic communications continues to grow, and there is increased focus on positioning the university at the forefront of technological change. Read More
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Vanderbilt University, EPB of Chattanooga launch Institute for Quantum Innovation
Representatives from Vanderbilt and EPB host an official launch event to recognize the Institute for Quantum Innovation and Vanderbilt’s quantum campus in Chattanooga. (Vanderbilt University)
Last week, representatives from Vanderbilt and EPB hosted an official launch event in Chattanooga to recognize the Institute for Quantum Innovation and Vanderbilt’s quantum campus. Read More
Major Jackson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, professor of English and director of creative writing with Provost C. Cybele Raver (Vanderbilt University).
What can poetry teach us about essential life lessons like paying attention, embracing uncertainty, and finding ways to begin new chapters in our lives? Click the image above to hear acclaimed poet Major Jackson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, professor of English and director of creative writing, in a special summer remix of the Quantum Potential podcast with Provost C. Cybele Raver.
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VU in the News
 
New York Magazine: How Vandy bested the Ivies
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Doug Christiansen, vice provost for university enrollment affairs and dean of admissions and financial aid, and James Kellerhouse, assistant vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and executive director of operations and engagement for Vanderbilt University–New York City, are quoted.
 
Nashville Post: Freddie O'Connell kicks off reelection campaign
The Vanderbilt Poll — Nashville is cited.
 
Newsweek: Prediction markets get bad press—but can they decode the news? You bet.
Research from Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of special education, Sarah Hughes-Berheim, postdoctoral researcher, Paul Johnson, research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, Hiba Baroud, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, is cited.

The Washington Post: Why standard time is better for your health than daylight saving time
Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, is quoted. 
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