The Vanderbilt Hustler

Vanderbilt SPEAR hosts 15th annual Green-a-thon pitch competition Students pitched ideas for campus sustainability projects for a chance to secure implementation funding from the $150,000 Green Fund. Story by: Jenny Yang, Staff Writer https://lnkd.in/eMCMD-4X

Meet the VandyGirls: Vanderbilt Alumni find community in local assisted living community Story by: Daniela Aguilar & Jorie Fawcett https://lnkd.in/g9tVPrVs

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier responds to NIH funding cuts Diermeier discussed potential effects of the reductions in federal funding from the National Institutes of Health. Story by: Alison Winters, News Editor https://lnkd.in/gqNajnvY

Hi everyone! This past week, I had two articles published in The Vanderbilt Hustler that I’m really proud of! 🎓 First, I worked alongside Jorie Fawcett to interview and write about a lovely group of Vanderbilt alumni. It was great hearing the stories they had to share and the advice they had for future generations at Vanderbilt. https://lnkd.in/emKfpdC7  🫂 Second, I wrote my first-ever opinion piece! In it, I discuss the importance of Latino unity at Vanderbilt, especially in today’s climate. This is a topic that means a lot to me, and I hope it resonates with others in our community. https://lnkd.in/ea_b_ws6   I just wanted to highlight these pieces — hope you have a second to check them out! Thank you!

Tomorrow in Focus: Vanderbilt students create the United Nations’ first AI film A student-run non-profit production company takes AI storytelling to new heights, premiering their film “Imagine” at the United Nations COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Story by: Scarlett Mickel, Life Copy Editor https://lnkd.in/gS76_tRd

Tomorrow in Focus: Vanderbilt students create the United Nations’ first AI film A student-run non-profit production company takes AI storytelling to new heights, premiering their film “Imagine” at the United Nations COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Story by: Scarlett Mickel, Life Copy Editor https://lnkd.in/gS76_tRd

Congrats to the 1st place winners of the Green-A-Thon, Vanderbilt Green Fund’s annual pitch competition. Students with ideas to improve sustainability on campus were given an opportunity to propose green initiatives and compete for a share of the $150,000 Green Fund, which finances these student-led projects. The winning team presented “Plastic-Free Laundry Detergent Sheet Refill Stations,” and was developed by Junior Layne Foeder as well as seniors Ellie Crone and Jeremy Tallon. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMCMD-4X Vanderbilt University The Vanderbilt Hustler #sustainability #innovation

Vanderbilt endowment up 9.2% after two years of negative returns Following a 2% decrease in 2023, Vanderbilt’s investment office attributed this growth to global equities, investment strategies and the success of the Dare to Grow campaign. Story by: Shayda Oliaei & Katie S. https://lnkd.in/gzMvMaiC

Special Olympics Tennessee announces bid to host 2030 Special Olympics USA Games in Nashville In partnership with Vanderbilt, if awarded, Nashville would welcome 4,500 Special Olympics athletes to the largest inclusive event in city history. Story by: Rhea Patney, Managing Editor https://lnkd.in/g3766DNs.

Vanderbilt endowment up 9.2% after two years of negative returns Following a 2% decrease in 2023, Vanderbilt’s investment office attributed this growth to global equities, investment strategies and the success of the Dare to Grow campaign. Story by: Shayda Oliaei & Katie S. https://lnkd.in/gzMvMaiC