Poetry plays such an important role in my life; offering such structured, brief jolts of insight, joy, solace. So EXCITING that Vanderbilt University Major Jackson is new host of this podcast, expanding his phenomenal roles as poet, scholar, teacher, leader to national audience

.Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science recently recognized nine faculty members who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to their students.

Read more about the fall 2022 award winners.
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Packed day! Next up: Nashville Symphony to hear Chopin and Rachmaninoff- so special to be invited by my daughter, Natalie- stellar performance by Jan Lisiecki

As a parent of someone who recently graduated from college, I so remember and could so relate to this moment- welcome, class of 2027!

GREAT to attend our Commodores ⁦Vanderbilt WBB⁩ vs Tennessee today with ⁦Candice Storey Lee⁩ - I love Coach ⁦⁦Shea Ralph⁩ 's leadership, focus, dedication, commitment to our student-athletes (and awesome gold footwear!)

So many inspiring insights from thinkers across sectors at today’s White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence and the official launch of the STEMM Opportunity Alliance. Vanderbilt University is so honored to join this landmark effort. (1/2)

We are so proud to be a part of this vital initiative led by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (White House Office of Science & Technology Policy) in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (@aaas) and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (@DorisDukeFdn).

A wonderful evening with colleagues from around the world at NYC’s The Explorers Club, strengthening @vanderbiltu's connections with leaders of other universities, including stellar colleague University of Haifa President Ron Robin and honoring New York University President Emeritus John Sexton.

Family holiday evening at Nashville Symphony!

We are so thrilled to host you, Adam Gamoran - looking forward to your talks here at Vanderbilt, tomorrow- thanks in advance for giving advice and guidance to the next generation of leading scholars carrying out such great, rigorous and socially impactful work

Vanderbilt has been selected for a six-year, $1.1 million grant through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s IE3 Learning Community.

The collaborative @hhminews grant will support improved retention of undergraduate minority students in STEM disciplines.
news.vanderbilt.edu/2022/11/30/van…

So well-deserved! Office of Faculty Affairs & Professional Education Professor Saylor's Peabody College class erupted in applause as we entered her classroom and announced her as this year's winner- what a joy to be part of this wonderful process of affirmation and recognition.

Met so many great people over fantastic fall farm to table Edible Nashville dinner in collaboration with Café Momentum Nashville - truly beautiful night.

Today was a VERY big day in my life as Vanderbilt's provost... so exciting!

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So proud to celebrate Clancy Blair NYU Neuro Education Lab winning Alumni Scholar Award from UAB's Dept of Psychology with NYU Steinhardt Applied Psychology doc student and rising star Sarah C. Vogel, PhD presenting findings of their work together- thanks to UAB chair Christopher Henrich for heartfelt intro

Such great window into undergraduate research at @vanderbiltu from students' perspective! Strong insight and advice from Richard Song ’25 and Terra Lee ’26 as they talk about their work in the neurdylab with Prof. Catie Chang (@cately00). vanderbilthustler.com/2022/10/02/the…

Spent weekend soaking up the brilliance and beauty of #nashvillefilmfestival screenings - :•) 's The Civil Dead at Virgin Hotel and Kelly Duane delaVega 's In the Bones at TPAC with discussion with Mississippi policy leader Cassandra O Welchlin - such GREAT films

So great to hear vumc Alex Jahangir re: his insights on growing up building community in Nashville, his leadership in navigating the pandemic, his hope for Nashville and for our city's future- also met Gianna Mosser Vanderbilt University Press as we celebrated 'Hot Spot' launch

What inspires me in my role as provost? The passion and determination of our faculty members as they engage in cutting-edge research and discovery. Read about what drives Vanderbilt University’s newest high-caliber scholars to do their best work. news.vanderbilt.edu/2022/09/14/new…