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André Churchwell honored with portrait unveiling
André L. Churchwell, MD, was honored with a portrait on May 6 in recognition of his three decades of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Joining him at the event were honored guests: his grandchildren, Victor Evans Jr., age 4, and Julia Elizabeth Evans, age 2. André L. Churchwell, MD,… Read MoreMay. 20, 2025
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Engineering School bestows honors on 2025 graduating seniors
Dean Krish Roy presented awards and honors on May 8 to 30 seniors at the School of Engineering’s 2025 Commencement reception. Earlier, the School of Engineering’s Founder’s Medalist was recognized at Graduates Day, and the Banner Bearer will play an honorary role in the Vanderbilt Commencement ceremony, May 9. Grace… Read MoreMay. 8, 2025
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Young students get a daylong VIEWE of Vanderbilt engineering
A hands-on view of engineering drew almost 100 young women in middle and high school from Tennessee and Illinois to Vanderbilt University on a sunny spring Saturday to explore an interest in engineering majors. The School of Engineering’s inaugural Vanderbilt Inspiring Emerging Women in Engineering Summit (VIEWE), held on… Read MoreMay. 7, 2025
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Engineering faculty, staff and student awards announced at spring 2025 reception
Krish Roy, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering, announced 20 awards at a May 6 reception following the final School of Engineering faculty meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year. Vanderbilt University also announced spring award winners during the May 1 Faculty Senate meeting and a reception followed. Engineering faculty… Read MoreMay. 6, 2025
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Vanderbilt hosts inaugural ‘Global Good’ hackathon focused on social impact
With a focus on broadening innovation and empowering talent across disciplines, Vanderbilt’s inaugural “Global Good” hackathon sought to address real-world issues, from social justice and education equity to climate change and environmental sustainability. The event, held on Vanderbilt’s campus April 12-13, was sponsored by the Department of Computer… Read MoreMay. 5, 2025
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Grad student Rishav Sen selected for distinguished OpenMinds NextGen Leaders Program
Rishav Sen, a Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering, has been selected for the OpenMinds NextGen Leaders Program. Those chosen are part of a cohort of emerging leaders across a select group of universities to solve the “dual challenge” of increasing energy supply while reducing emissions and… Read MoreApr. 23, 2025
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Vanderbilt civil engineering seniors build bridge to connect community in Costa Rica
By Hayley Britton Since the beginning of the school year, Vanderbilt civil engineering seniors Logan Glazier, Zachary Hodges, Winnie Huang, and Elise Puliafico were looking forward to going to Costa Rica. Not so much for leisure, but to fulfill a more hands-on objective: construct a pedestrian bridge that would allow… Read MoreApr. 22, 2025
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No more trade-offs: Vanderbilt team unleashes graphene’s power in fuel cells
A research team led by Piran Kidambi, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Vanderbilt University, has made a breakthrough advance for clean energy. By incorporating an atomically thin layer of graphene, the team has developed a way to improve fuel cell efficiency without sacrificing performance—solving a long-standing… Read MoreApr. 22, 2025
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Panel of top Tennessee health officials discuss climate change, urban heat islands, public health
A new course on planetary health and resource sustainability sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate featured guest speakers in a panel discussion on April 10, 2025, that focused on climate change, urban heat islands and public health. Panel discussion. The panel was comprised of top… Read MoreApr. 22, 2025
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Cumberland River floating boardwalk is one of scores of senior projects at Design Day April 21
Riverfront development in Nashville is booming but Middle Tennesseans and tourists lack opportunities to enjoy the river, learn about its ecology, and develop an appreciation for its water quality. CAD rendering of a 1,000-foot-long boardwalk includes features such as benches, gangways, and floating vegetation. A zoomed-in section provides a detailed… Read MoreApr. 17, 2025