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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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Mark Green offer insights on the roles of cybersecurity and AI in U.S. national security
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Blackburn spoke to the risks and opportunities emerging technologies pose for national security during a keynote conversation at the 2025 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. Read More
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Drawing on his military background and role as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Green offered a frank assessment of artificial intelligence and its implications for the future of national security. Read More
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‘Food for Thought’ sparks dialogue on culture and culinary identity |
“Creating cuisines is about building community through agriculture and bridging the local with the global,” said Ted Fischer, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Anthropology, during the opening session of “Food for Thought.” Read More | Watch on YouTube
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Southeast Venture Showcase highlights innovation across the region |
Vanderbilt hosted the inaugural Southeast Venture Showcase in April. This exclusive event was a first-of-its kind collaboration among top research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to highlight their most promising new technology-based ventures. Read More
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One year at Vanderbilt’s Roberts Academy: transforming lives, building community |
The Roberts Academy at Vanderbilt University welcomed its inaugural class of third and fourth graders in August 2024. Since then, the school has celebrated many more firsts, from a groundbreaking ceremony to festivities and innovative collaborations. Read More
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for summer 2025 |
From the art of landscape painting to the exploration of iconic movies and the history of beer, OLLI at Vanderbilt is offering an exciting lineup of summer courses for the 50-plus community. Read More
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The Sacred Stiches Project |
The Wond’ry
Sundays, June 1, 8 and 15
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Take part in a collaborative service project with local faith communities to quilt mementos for families who have lost a loved one.
Register to Attend
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Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Saturday, June 14, 6 p.m.
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Pack your picnic basket, choose your favorite bottle of bubbly, and enjoy an evening of song with the Nashville Opera.
Purchase Tickets
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| Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Friday, June 20, 10:30 p.m.
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Engage with astronomers and gaze at celestial objects through Dyer's historic Seyfert telescope during this open-house style event.
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