Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is the new board chair of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. He will collaborate with chamber CEO and President Stephanie Coleman to innovate and drive civic engagement that advances the region. Read More

The Nashville Innovation Alliance has launched Cowrite the Future, a new campaign showcasing the people, partnerships and ideas driving Nashville’s innovation economy while attracting talent, investment and business growth to the region. Read more

A new Vanderbilt initiative will prepare faculty and staff to serve on nonprofit boards, helping build a pipeline of leaders ready to support organizations across Middle Tennessee. Read More

Vanderbilt’s future San Francisco campus has taken a major step forward with plans for the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design, which will serve as the campus’s flagship academic college. Read More

Vanderbilt Divinity School recently brought community members together for a tour of Nashville’s historic Civil Rights landmarks, using the city’s history to inspire reflection, conversation and a deeper understanding of the nonviolent movement. Read More

SPOTLIGHT

In a recent interview with The Contributor, Vanderbilt's chief community impact officer discusses building community partnerships, supporting local nonprofits and the university's role as an anchor institution. Read More

Tennessee voters can cast their ballots early through Aug. 1 for the federal and state primary elections, or vote on Election Day, Aug. 6.

Find your polling place and voting information before you head to the polls.

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m.

Hear from some of Nashville's best singer-songwriters during this evening of live music under the stars.

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First Horizon Park
Sunday, Aug. 16

Join the Commodores at First Horizon Park to watch the Nashville Sounds take on the Indianapolis Indians. Celebrate your Vanderbilt pride with an evening at the ballpark.

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Memorial Gym
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m.

Vanderbilt Athletics is bringing Commodore fans together for a full afternoon of excitement with the return of Dore Jam and a special opportunity to cheer on Vanderbilt volleyball.

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Neighbors who live near campus can now connect directly with Vanderbilt through AnchorAlerts. Text "ConstructVU" to 55744 with questions or feedback, and you'll receive a response within 12 hours or sooner.

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Hawkins Field project celebrates milestone with topping out ceremony

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.

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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