Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science

When art and science come together, anything is possible.

The College of Arts and Science is the oldest and largest school at Vanderbilt University.

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It’s been a high-energy year for physics Ph.D. candidates! Jordan Dias-Gaylor received a @doescience Graduate Fellowship, and Isa Fite and Olivia Nippe-Jeakins received @NSF Graduate Research Fellowships.

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A study from Julie Ward found a Florida law to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from those at risk of harming themselves or others is used unevenly; the findings could help policymakers assess the law’s impact as a public health tool. https://t.co/BGRmFPglmD

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Postdoctoral scholar Helen Makhdoumian has received the 2026 American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship. Her project examines how contemporary Indigenous writers use layered storytelling to explore the lasting effects of displacement and violence across generations.

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Congratulations to faculty member Raisa Rexer on being selected for the inaugural cohort of fellows for the National Fellowship on the Future of Liberal Education! A highly selective program, she will collaborate with higher education experts to strengthen liberal education.

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Congratulations to Brandt Eichman, the first Vanderbilt faculty member to receive the prestigious @royalsociety Wolfson Visiting Fellowship! Through December 15, 2027, he will expand upon his Vanderbilt research @The_MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. https://t.co/7Je8kDsL6z

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At Vanderbilt’s McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies, media literacy goes beyond factchecking. Students & faculty are analyzing narratives, studying misinformation, and exploring how media shapes public trust and civic life. https://t.co/Qz9BodaS6Z @VandyLibraries

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Research from @PankaBencsik examined how local violence affects mental health and stress, finding that a person is immediately impacted when a violent crime against another person occurs near their home. This offers new insights for policy and prevention. https://t.co/mkHRDr5TKa

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor @Linmengmet, who has been named an Early Career Fellow by @ESA_org. Her research shows how small shifts in vegetation, like earlier leaf production or longer pollen seasons, can have big impacts on urban life and public health.

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A&S students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Rachel Carson Advocacy Day to engage with environmental advocacy and policymaking firsthand, connecting their studies to real-world impact. Read more about the immersive experience: https://t.co/dYG6nEAm5x @RachelCarsonDC

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Are you happy? What defines happiness and how does that impact your pursuit of achievement and purpose?

In the latest #QuantumPotential podcast, hear from bestselling author, scholar and happiness researcher @ArthurBrooks.

Available now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧🎙️

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Sophia Kantejeva’s path to medicine started early. Growing up in subsidized housing, she saw firsthand the factors that shape healthcare outcomes. In college, she turned lived experience into action, founding a nonprofit to support the underserved. https://t.co/l8DDItlI7c

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For George Boardman, history wasn’t just a subject—it was personal. In the College of Arts and Science, he blended his interests in history and law, pursuing questions that stretched across disciplines and decades. Read more about his journey and goals: https://t.co/cqipEOOVcL

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She came to study the brain, but she’s leaving with a new goal. Neuroscience senior Alaina Jefferson’s path in the College of Arts and Science has been shaped by both curiosity and purpose, opening her eyes to a new career path as an OB/GYN. https://t.co/xfhVqIkGIl

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Congrats to Zhihe Zhang, this year’s Founder’s Medalist from A&S majoring in classical and Mediterranean studies!

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What do you wish someone had said to you when you were graduating?

Award-winning author and professor @ArthurBrooks will deliver the Graduates Day address to the Class of 2026 on May 7 at 11 a.m.

Learn more: https://t.co/aCXhkfnkXl 🎓 #VU2026

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Take art, leave art, share art. In collaboration with the North Nashville Arts Coalition, Professor Claire Sisco King brought Free Little Art Galleries to Vanderbilt’s campus and North Nashville, creating small, accessible spaces for big creative ideas. https://t.co/zcNI53YjEe

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Congratulations to @VUArtSci professor Jad Abumrad on earning a Peabody Award for his podcast, "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man," which tells the story of one of the 20th century’s most acclaimed musical geniuses.

🔗: https://t.co/p3gwGxgL2Q

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On the heels of his selection as #VU2026 Graduates Day speaker, @ArthurBrooks—internationally acclaimed scholar, bestselling author and happiness researcher—will join the @VUArtSci faculty.

Learn more: https://t.co/QGpSxN5jTF

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.@VUArtSci professor María Magdalena Campos-Pons has been selected as a commissioned artist for the forthcoming Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Her installation, "Still Holding the Scent of Flowers," will be placed near the Oval Office exhibit. https://t.co/vYonP3pWos

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@TheLawmakers identified the most effective lawmakers of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, finding the majority party had an overall lawmaking benefit and many of the most effective lawmakers continued their high performance from previous sessions. https://t.co/krMCL4wWgH