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July 29, 2026
INNOVATION
‘Cowrite the Future’ campaign touts Nashville as innovation destination, showcases local innovators 
For decades, Nashville’s story to the outside world has been deeply rooted in music and the music industry. But across the city in labs, startups and research centers, a different kind of creativity is at work, one that’s measured in patents, prototypes and problems solved—and its story deserves its own moment in the spotlight. Read More
GROWTH
Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus
Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for Engineering Innovation at Vanderbilt University’s West Palm Beach campus. Read More
RESEARCH SPARK
Christos Constantinidis: Decoding Working Memory
A man in dark grey sweater standing in front of a classroom chalkboard lectures a group of students seated at desks and using laptop computers
The day 14-year-old Christos Constantinidis finished reading Asimov’s New Guide to Science, he knew he was going to be a scientist. Today, the holder of the Stevenson Chair and associate director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute runs the Constantinidis Lab at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. He studies what’s actually happening in our brains when we’re thinking. Read More
A group of Vanderbilt Basketball players standing for a photo outside of the Nashville Capitol Building.
Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Team participated in Cash Out Friday at Capitol Hill, featuring special guest Mayor Freddie O’Connell 🏛️
This Week at VU
 
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Growth
Generous gift establishes flagship for Vanderbilt’s San Francisco campus
 
Parking
Vanderbilt student parking: Permit registration opens July 31
 
Research
Life Science Showcase explores AI in translational research
 
Alumni Spotlight
Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces 2026 alumni award recipients
 
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VU in the News
 
The Tennessean: Why Vanderbilt is building campuses beyond Nashville | Opinion
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, co-authored this piece.
 
The Wall Street Journal: ‘Force of Nature’ and ‘On the Future of Species’: Ideas in the wild
Owen Jones, Glenn M. Weaver, M.D. and Mary Ellen Weaver Professor and professor of law, is featured.
 
City & State New York: Should the state Legislature meet year-round? Maybe. Will it? Don’t hold your breath.
Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, is quoted.

Upworthy: A study followed ‘gifted’ kids for over 50 years. Here’s what we’ve learned about them.
David Lubinski, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development, is quoted. Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development and professor of psychology, is mentioned.
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