Volume 11 | February 2024
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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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Dean Krish Roy advocates for federal support and funding of engineering research and education in Washington, D.C.
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Krish Roy, Dean of the School of Engineering, visited Washington, D.C. to urge policymakers to provide robust federal funding for engineering education and research, emphasizing its importance for socioeconomic growth, global competitiveness and addressing the growing demand for technical jobs. Read more
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Enriching summer camps to be offered at Vanderbilt University
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Looking for an enriching experience for your children this summer? Vanderbilt offers a diverse selection of camps providing skill development, learning and fun. Whether your child is passionate about sports, academic exploration or the arts, Vanderbilt has a summer camp experience just for them. Read more
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Mid-South Hub Innovation Summit returns, showcasing regional ingenuity and collaborative spirit
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This keystone event for fostering collaboration and growth in the region’s innovation ecosystem is returning with a renewed focus and an impressive lineup of events. Scheduled for Mar. 1, this year’s summit promises to be a gathering of minds, ideas and ambitions. Read more
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Vanderbilt partners with Metro Nashville Historical Commission to spotlight legacy of North Nashville’s Washington Junior High
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Vanderbilt supported the continued preservation of the legacy of George E. Washington Junior High School in partnership with the Metro Nashville Historical Commission and the school's alumni to honor Black History and the Nashville community. Read more
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for spring 2024
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Navigating information in the digital age, reading Shakespeare with film, memoir writing and meditative birding are just some of the various classes offered by OLLI at Vanderbilt this spring. Registration for spring courses is open Feb. 12–Mar. 8. Read more
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Vanderbilt course on philanthropy yields grants to Nashville charities
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Thanks to taking a course devoted to helping students learn how to think like philanthropists, Vanderbilt students gave away $60,000 to four Tennessee charitable organizations. Read more
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| Featuring Vice Mayor Angie Henderson and Metro Council At-Large members Burkley Allen, Olivia Hill, Delishia Porterfield, Quin Evans Segall and Zulfat Suara
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Network, connect and learn about the limitless possibilities in Black education at the Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development.
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This newsletter highlights just a few of our favorite stories from the past month. If you want to know more about what you read here, or any of the work of our great university and how VU can help your community, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.
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