Federal Relations

  • Vanderbilt students Laurel Bellocchio, Audrey Arner and Logan Northcutt outside the U.S. Capitol

    Vanderbilt students explore STEM policy in Washington, D.C.

    Three Vanderbilt graduate students traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering Workshop. The program provides an opportunity for students from around the country to learn from experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. The Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations has been sponsoring graduate students to participate in the AAAS CASE workshop for a decade. Read More

    Apr. 24, 2024

  • illustration depicting artificial intelligence

    Vanderbilt showcases AI research and expertise at campus-based congressional briefing

    The Office of Federal Relations hosted Tennessee-based congressional staff from the offices of Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Bill Hagerty, BA’81, JD’84, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Rep. Andy Ogles, Rep. John Rose, JD'93, Rep. Mark Green and Rep. David Kustoff on campus for a briefing on artificial intelligence research at Vanderbilt University. At this event, leaders and experts from Vanderbilt showcased the university’s pioneering work in the field. Read More

    Dec. 15, 2023

  • exterior view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    Vanderbilt Brain Institute briefs congressional staff on the effects of stress on the brain

    Earlier this month the Office of Federal Relations hosted a congressional briefing featuring Vanderbilt Brain Institute Barlow Family Director Lisa Monteggia who presented on the effects of stress on the brain and body. Read More

    Nov. 20, 2023

  • On the Hill: Invest. Engage. Influence.

    On the Hill – Issue 11

    ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

    Sep. 19, 2023

  • On the Hill

    On the Hill

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    Aug. 23, 2023

  • Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in Washington, D.C.

    Vanderbilt attends campus climate change conference co-hosted by the White House

    As a leader in sustainability practices in higher education, Vanderbilt University was invited to participate in Campus and Community-Scale Climate Change Solutions, a two-day workshop in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the University of Washington. Read More

    Mar. 14, 2023

  • Vanderbilt Dean of the School of Engineering, Philippe Fauchet, meets with congressional delegation in DC

    Federally funded research expands Tennessee innovations and STEM workforce

    Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering, recently met with members of Tennessee's congressional delegation to emphasize the integral role federally funded research plays in strengthening United States competitiveness and security. Read More

    Mar. 14, 2023

  • Rep. Green gets an in-depth, hands-on presentation of the lift-assist exosuit—one of the innovations that received support from the Army Futures Command Pathfinder partnership. (Vanderbilt University)

    Rep. Mark Green, congressional staff visit Vanderbilt; FY23 Omnibus highlights; TN delegation moves into committee leadership

    This update from the Office of Federal Relations is part of ON THE HILL - Issue 10. ON THE HILL is a biannual report summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by representatives from our Offices of Federal Relations, State Government Relations and Local Government Relations. Read More

    Feb. 25, 2023

  • Sen. Marsha Blackburn gets an inside look into the Pathfinder partnership at Vanderbilt. (Vanderbilt University)

    Blackburn, Fort Campbell officials visit Vanderbilt; CHIPS and Science Act enacted; VU community joins OFR advocacy efforts

    This update from the Office of Federal Relations is part of ON THE HILL - Issue 9. ON THE HILL is a biannual report summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by representatives from our Offices of Federal Relations, State Government Relations and Local Government Relations. Read More

    Sep. 25, 2022