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December 5, 2024
FACULTY ACCOLADES
Vanderbilt CTTC honors five pioneering faculty as newly inducted Master Innovators
From Left to Right (Carrie Jones, Colleen Niswender, Alex Waterson, Colleen Brophy, Robert Webster)
The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization has honored five faculty members as 2024 Master Innovators for their groundbreaking research and transformative innovations. These pioneers, recognized for achievements spanning patents, startups and impactful technologies, exemplify Vanderbilt's dedication to translating academic excellence into societal advancements. Read More
BOARD OF TRUST
Vanderbilt University Board of Trust updates bylaws
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The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust approved updates to the Code of Bylaws during its fall meeting, affirming and underscoring its commitment to the university’s guiding principles of excellence, academic freedom and free expression, and growth and development. Read More
DARE TO GROW
Vanderbilt Law School receives $10 million philanthropic commitment for cutting-edge inquiry and dialogue on women, law and public policy
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Vanderbilt Law School has received a $10 million commitment from Sara J. Finley, JD’85, to advance Vanderbilt Law School’s leadership in the study of how law, regulation and policy impact equality, equity and opportunity for women. Read More
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Did you know that Vanderbilt’s West End Neighborhood was re-imagined into a more welcoming, sustainable community? Click the image above to learn five things that you might not know about the West End Neighborhood.
This Week at VU
 
Dec. 5, 2024
5:30 p.m. • Langford Auditorium
Dialogue Vanderbilt: An Evening with Walter Isaacson
Dec. 6, 2024
2 p.m. 
• Vanderbilt Data Science, 1400 18th Ave. S., Suite 2000
AI Showcase Fall 2024
Dec. 9, 2024
Noon 
• Memorial Room (202) in Alumni Hall
Annual Postdoc Holiday Luncheon
Upcoming Events

Dec. 10 | Lyra: 'Managing Mental Health During the Holidays' Webinar

Dec. 11 | Faculty Coffee Talk on Innovation Spaces

Dec. 11 | Federal Forum: Implications of the 2024 Election for Research Universities

Dec. 13 | Turkey Toss
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Latest Headlines
 
Collaboration
Conquer and Prevail Pale Ale is available for nationwide shipping
 
Libraries
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. and Heard Libraries establish read-and-publish agreement in support of open science, effective January 2025
 
People Experience
International Tax Office announces transition to Sprintax in January 2025
 
Research
Research Snapshot: Spectroscopy and AI method provide unique window into protein structure and mechanism of action
 
Research & Innovation
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VU in the News
 
Tennessean: Whooping cough cases increase in Tennessee by 268% over 2023 as national cases spike
Anthony Flores, Edward Claiborne Stahlman Professor and professor of pediatrics, and Buddy Creech, Edie Carell Johnson Professor and professor of pediatrics, are quoted.
 
The Wall Street Journal: The case for and against creating a military cyber force
Joseph Fishman, Robert S. and Theresa L. Reder Faculty Fellow and professor of law, is quoted.
 
Nashville Business Journal: HeroWear named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business
Karl Zelik, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is mentioned.

Yahoo+Life:  Hot water bottles keep you toasty, ease aches and pains and more. So why don't more Americans use them?
Caitlyn Mooney, assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery, is quoted.
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