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Vanderbilt attends campus climate change conference co-hosted by the White House
Mar. 10, 2023—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. The event, which was March 8–9, brought together senior officials from...
Wond’ry launches Climate Innovation Accelerator to help Nashville small businesses, nonprofits advance climate-ready solutions
Mar. 10, 2023—The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, has launched the Climate Innovation Accelerator program, adding to the depth of its climate-focused programming. The accelerator is co-created and led by Jaclyn Mothupi, director of social innovation at the Wond’ry. This free 10-week program engages minority-led/owned nonprofits and small businesses to identify innovative sustainability opportunities within their mission to equip entities to be more...
Faculty, staff, students invited to participate in Clinton Global Initiative University programming March 3–5; limited number of seats for in-person attendance
Mar. 1, 2023—Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in this weekend’s Clinton Global Initiative University event programming, including a limited number of spots for in-person attendance. The landmark event for the university will convene student leaders from around the world to collaborate with influential experts and innovators on solving humanity’s most pressing problems....
Tree replacement policy will guide sustainability of Vanderbilt’s green canopy
Mar. 1, 2023—Vanderbilt University, whose campus was first referred to as an arboretum in 1879 and is home to nearly 200 species of trees and shrubs, has flourished for nearly 150 years as a green spot amid Nashville’s ever-expanding urban footprint. Now campus planners have developed an official tree replacement policy to ensure that Vanderbilt’s tree canopy is preserved...
CGI U to convene global gathering of students at Vanderbilt, advance Commitment to Action projects
Mar. 1, 2023—Some 700 students from around the globe will convene on the Vanderbilt University campus March 3–5 for Clinton Global Initiative University. The 2023 event will feature internationally prominent speakers, panel discussions, pitch competitions, networking opportunities and a day of service for attendees. Among the participants are 136 Vanderbilt students representing seven of the university’s schools, including the College...
President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton convene student leaders to drive action at 2023 CGI University meeting at Vanderbilt March 3–5
Feb. 27, 2023—Featured speakers and participants include Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; John Cooper, Mayor of Nashville; Melissa Diamond, founder, A Global Voice for Autism; Pashtana Dorani, executive director, LEARN Afghanistan; Allyson Felix, five-time Olympian and co-founder of Saysh; Sasha Fisher, co-founder and executive director, Spark MicroGrants; Olivia Julianna, director of politics and government affairs, Gen-Z For Change; Yusra Mardini, Olympian and goodwill ambassador,...
Climate-smart jobs and clean economy topic of Smart Jobs Summit Feb. 28
Feb. 20, 2023—Climate change is a major driver of job creation in the Southeast and around the world. Vanderbilt University will host a discussion about the growth of the clean economy and smart jobs in the region on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. The event,...
Students invited to volunteer for Clinton Global Initiative University and Day of Action service projects
Feb. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt University will serve as the host campus for the Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting March 3–5, and Vanderbilt students are invited to volunteer. The gathering is an opportunity for students from around the world to collaborate with influential leaders, experts and innovators on solving humanity’s most pressing problems. As this year’s annual CGI U meeting will...
Clintons announce program for CGI U 2023 meeting at Vanderbilt University March 3–5
Feb. 3, 2023—With a theme of “Homecoming: Strengthening Community, Leadership and Action,” this year’s Clinton Global Initiative University meeting will tackle pressing global challenges, including climate change, reproductive rights for girls and women and protecting human rights and health equity. It will be the first in-person CGI U meeting in five years and will be at Vanderbilt...
Vanderbilt shows largest presence yet at top global climate change conference
Feb. 1, 2023—A dynamic group of Vanderbilt scholars—all women—with expertise in engineering, earth sciences, sociology and storytelling took to a global stage by participating in one of the world’s most influential climate conferences. They came out with inspiration, information and connections to advance their work in mending and protecting the Earth. Leah Dundon, assistant professor of civil and...