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Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science | September 2023

Liyu "Leo" Huang, BA’24, a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar majoring in architecture and the built environment; neuroscience; and medicine, health, and society, has crafted an Immersion experience that uses his artistic eye to help bridge communication between pathologists and surgeons in the operating room.

New trans-institutional center to study health-related inequalities

The Center for Research on Inequality and Health conducts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research on economic and social inequality, LGBTQ+ health policy, and gun violence.

Major Jackson recognized for distinguished poetic achievement

Professor of English and Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities Major Jackson was awarded the 2023 Academy of American Poets Fellowship for his “eclectic,” “unforgettable,” and “personal” poetic work.

A&S launches three new undergraduate academic programs

Spanish for the Professions, Political Economy, and a concentration in Korean add to the college’s already robust academic offerings.

Alex Lupsasca wins physics prize

Alex Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has won the New Horizons in Physics Prize from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation for his early-career work on black holes.

The New York Times: María Magdalena Campos-Pons lets the spirits guide
María Magdalena Campos-Pons, professor of art, featured.

Prevention: Alzheimer's is a terrible disease—especially if you're Black
Renã Robinson, professor of chemistry and Dorothy J. Wingfield Phillips Chair, quoted.

The Conversation: U.S. autoworkers launch historic strike: Three questions answered
Joshua Murray, associate professor of sociology, authored.

Bloomberg: Many Gen Z farmers will never touch dirt
Amanda Little, writer-in-residence of English, authored.

Science News: Scientists have two ways to spot gravitational waves. Here are some other ideas.
Karan Jani, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and Cornelius Vanderbilt Dean's Faculty Fellow, quoted.

The Tennessean: Analysis: The winners and losers of Tennessee's special session and what the future could hold
John Geer, professor of political science and Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair, quoted.

Man speaking at podium in front of audience

The college’s new Grand Challenge Initiative on Cities hosted a two-day symposium to tackle the complex topic of urbanization and it’s wide-ranging, contemporary effects. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier speaks to attendees to open the event.

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