Vanderbilt’s Division of Government and Community Relations is the leading advocate for the university and our community to local, state and federal government as well as nonprofit partners. This important role gives us a front row seat to the countless ways that Vanderbilt makes a positive impact on Nashville, our state, our country and the entire world.
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Nissha Medical Technologies to move global engineering and innovation center to Vanderbilt's Nashville campus |
Welcoming Nissha to Vanderbilt is the latest step we’ve taken with our partners in government and business to expand the innovation-based economy in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Read More
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Back to school with PENCIL: Vanderbilt strengthens ties to K–12 education |
Vanderbilt and PENCIL teamed up to support Metro Nashville Public Schools as students returned to classrooms this fall. From packing 10,000 backpacks to mentoring programs and hands-on STEM lessons throughout the year, our community is working together to support teachers and students across Nashville. Read More
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Vanderbilt expands residential colleges, supports students and neighbors during housing transition |
Striving to be a good neighbor while enhancing student life is a priority for Vanderbilt. With the expansion of residential colleges underway, the university is committed to supporting students and neighbors as some transition to off-campus living. Read More
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Vanderbilt’s humanities strengths will be on display at 2025 Southern Festival of Books |
Presented by Vanderbilt University in partnership with Humanities Tennessee, this year's festival includes headliners like acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates and former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, as well as a host of Vanderbilt authors, poets, performers and volunteers. Save the date for Oct. 18–19. Admission is free. Read More
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Vanderbilt faculty share their “why” in campaign spotlighting NIH-funded research |
Seven Vanderbilt researchers reflect on what drives them: from saving lives and supporting future scientists to solving urgent public health challenges. Their stories highlight how NIH funding supports innovation, discovery and real impact. Read More
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Tennessee’s 7th district special election primary |
The special election is Tuesday, Oct. 7, with early voting until Oct. 2. The registration deadline is Nov. 3 to participate in the general election on Dec. 2. With a wide candidate pool and typically low turnout, every vote makes a difference. Find resources and make your voting plan: vu.edu/vote
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| Special Lecture + Telescope Viewing: The Antikythera Mechanism |
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
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Dive into the mysteries of ancient astronomy with this lecture on the Antikythera Mechanism and gaze at the night sky through the historic Seyfert Telescope.
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| The Wond’ry at Vanderbilt
Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Join us for a free, family-friendly event featuring 60+ exhibits ranging from robotics and fabrication to art and candle-making, plus interactive booths and takeaways.
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| TN STEAM Festival at Peabody Library: Fall into STEAM! |
Peabody Library
Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at playful stations featuring scarecrows, pumpkins, robots and more. Don't miss out!
Register to Attend
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