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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Local author and Vanderbilt staff member Betsy Phillips illuminates Nashville's turbulent civil rights history |
Betsy Phillips, a staff member at Vanderbilt University Press, uncovers Nashville’s forgotten civil rights struggles in her new book, Dynamite Nashville. Read more
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Vanderbilt partners with Nashville Public Education Foundation to honor exceptional educators |
Twenty-five Metro Nashville teachers were celebrated at the annual Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards, honoring their dedication and impact on students and the community. Read more
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Vanderbilt University and Nashville Department of Emergency Communications awarded National Science Foundation grant |
The $300K grant will support the development of "Angie," an AI-based simulator designed to transform emergency dispatcher training in Nashville. This is one of the first successes of the newly-formed Nashville Innovation Alliance. Read more
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Vanderbilt graduate students, postdocs explore intersection of STEM and public policy in Washington, D.C |
Vanderbilt’s Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy Seminar offered participants a firsthand look at how scientific expertise can influence national policy decisions. Read more
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Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: A guide to the November ballot |
Get ready for the November 5 general election with our guide to what's on the ballot, including key federal, state, and local races, as well as important early voting information. Read more
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Dean Roy advocates for increased NIH funding in Washington, D.C. |
Dean Krish Roy recently joined national leaders in Washington, D.C. to advocate for increased funding from the National Institutes of Health, emphasizing its critical role in advancing biomedical research and supporting Tennessee's economy. Read more
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| Spooky Sounds Trunk or Treat |
National Museum of African American Music
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
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All ages are welcome at this free event. Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with music and treats.
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| Ingram Hall, Blair School of Music
Sunday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.
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Enjoy a night of steel drum music including a performance by the OLLI Steel Drum Band. Free admission with ticket.
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| Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
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Browse exhibits, enjoy an astro talk with Q&A, and view the sky through the historic Seyfert Telescope.
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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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