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When art + science come together, anything is possible.
August 2026
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It is my great pleasure to greet you as the new dean of the College of Arts and Science. Like our newest students who arrived on campus last week, I join the Vanderbilt community with excitement, hope, and a desire to learn and grow. I have spent the past 25 years as a researcher, instructor, and university administrator. As you’ll hear in the video below, I am a strong believer in the unique value of universities. No other institution in the world is solely committed to the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. And no institution does that more consistently and remarkably than Vanderbilt, where we explore and debate ideas, innovate across disciplines and traditions, and develop solutions to complex challenges. I look forward to supporting the success of the College of Arts and Science and to helping ensure that it flourishes and grows in new ways.
With best wishes,
Jason Merchant
Searcy Family Dean, College of Arts and Science
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| Anonymous donors are helping to build a bold new hub of innovation and discovery through the multipurpose science facility.
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This fall, new scholars in 19 departments and programs join nearly 800 faculty colleagues, further advancing the impact of research, discovery, and artistic expression.
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| Launched last fall, the College Core is a completely reimagined and innovative undergraduate curriculum that equips students for today's world.
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Engineering and art came together when students designed a garment worn by María Magdalena Campos-Pons at the prestigious art festival Venice Biennale.
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| Three new majors, one new minor, and the restructuring of some academic units provides greater opportunities for both students and faculty.
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Best of luck to students as we start a fresh, new year! See more on Instagram.
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It's your college. Stay connected.
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