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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Civic Tech Jam brings researchers and city officials together to solve real-world problems |
The Nashville Innovation Alliance hosted its “Civic Tech Jam” on Oct. 22. The event enabled Middle Tennessee faculty to tackle urban challenges while supporting Nashville’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation. Read More
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Vanderbilt joins Planetary Society’s Hill Day to champion federal science funding |
Professor Kelly Holley-Bockelmann and graduate student Levi Schult met with lawmakers to show how federal investment in NASA and the National Science Foundation drives discoveries in astronomy and sustains U.S. leadership in space and scientific innovation. Read More
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Vanderbilt in the Nashville Community: A hub for partnerships, community events and impact |
This new webpage highlights the university’s collaborations and offers a starting point for engagement. Find resources and tools that make it easier to work with Vanderbilt on community initiatives. Read More
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AWS Partners with Nashville Innovation Alliance to Transform Tennessee’s AI and Cloud Workforce |
The “Skills to Jobs” Tech Alliance will modernize academic programs, connect learners with employers, and prepare over 1,000 Tennesseans for in-demand tech jobs by 2027. Vanderbilt joined the program as both a higher education institution and an employer. Read More
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Vanderbilt presents the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Leader award to Janet Miller at NPEF’s Public Schools Hall of Fame |
Nathan Green, Vanderbilt’s Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations, presented the award to Miller in recognition of her enduring leadership and commitment to advancing public education and opportunity for Nashville’s students. Learn More
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| West End Neighborhood Halloween Celebration |
West End Neighborhood - Vanderbilt Campus
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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Children, families, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome for an evening of candy, face painting, bounce house fun, desserts and more.
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Food for Thought: Avenues to a Great City |
Frist Art Museum
Thursday, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Hear from Vanderbilt faculty, Frist curators and local leaders exploring cultural and societal issues through art. This free event includes gallery admission, parking and a boxed lunch.
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| Bridging People and Purpose: Platform Thinking for Nonprofit Leaders
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Owen Graduate School of Management
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5–6:30 p.m.
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Join Owen and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence as a panel of seasoned leaders explores how nonprofit professionals can harness platform strategies to deepen impact and engage communities.
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This newsletter features some of our top stories from the past month. For more details or to learn how Vanderbilt can support your community, please contact our office.
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