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Major Jackson: Devouring the Art of Language
Whether Major Jackson is teaching, writing or critiquing, at the center of his work is a voracious hunger for artful language—underpinned by a commitment to painting the quotidian in new and unexpected ways. Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Connecting our lives to AI and robotics with Dean Matthew Johnson-Roberson
Matthew Johnson-Roberson, Dean of the College of Connected Computing, University Distinguished Professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering (Vanderbilt University) What does the future of AI and robotics look like in our daily lives and as a career field? In a special episode… Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
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Vanderbilt University and EPB launch innovation institute to accelerate quantum science and technology breakthroughs
Vanderbilt University and EPB of Chattanooga, home of America’s most comprehensive quantum commercialization infrastructure, announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga—and Tennessee—as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology. Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
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Vanderbilt IRB enters final phase of transition as university prepares for full oversight in 2026
Vanderbilt’s Human Research Protection Program will launch the third and final phase of its institutional review board transition on Jan. 1, 2026, inviting eligible studies to move from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s IRB to Vanderbilt’s new social, behavioral and educational research IRB. Read MoreDecember 3, 2025
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Salvatore Falletta: Human resources and AI reach an ethical crossroads
RESEARCH SPARK: AI is becoming a common tool for Human Resources departments. Learn from new faculty Salvatore Falletta about the ethical lines between creepy AI analytics creative decision making. Read MoreNovember 5, 2025
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Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst: Teaching nurses to reason and reflect in patient care
RESEARCH SPARK: Learn a key tool new faculty leader Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst is using to prepare the next generation of nurses. Read MoreOctober 27, 2025
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Andy Schwartz: Leveraging AI to improve the human condition
As far back as he can remember, Andy Schwartz has been fascinated by two things—how the brain works and how humans process natural language. Today, as director of HLAB—the Human Language Analysis Beings lab—and research associate professor in the Vanderbilt College of Connected Computing, he explores the intersection of AI, language and mental health. Read MoreOctober 13, 2025
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Shekhar Bhansali: Challenge and support for the AI innovators of tomorrow
RESEARCH SPARK: Get to know Shekhar Bhansali, new head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and his vision for AI engineering education. Read MoreOctober 8, 2025
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Innovation Catalyst Funds awarded to nine faculty from June 2025 cycle
Vanderbilt University announced nine recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the June 2025 cycle, continuing its mission of accelerating translational research and driving innovative solutions to real-world challenges by providing faculty with crucial pre-seed funding across diverse disciplines. The newly selected projects span cutting-edge work in health care, engineering and technology solutions. Read MoreOctober 2, 2025