College of Arts and Science
Where anything is possible.
At the College of Arts and Science, we take a unique approach—informed by the art and inspired by the science—to understanding how the world works and what makes us human. This is the College of Arts and Science. Where anything is possible.
Cross boundaries, and explore unexpected intersections to address the most pressing challenges of our time.
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Meet the innovators, scholars, and explorers who are improving the world around them.
Vanderbilt Lunar Lab
Physics & Astronomy
In four new studies, Vanderbilt Lunar Lab discovered new evidence of intermediate-mass black holes and how AI can aid in their detection. "This new population of black holes opens an unprecedented window into the very first stars that lit up our universe,” said Karan Jani, associate professor of physics and astronomy and the lab's founding director.
Aashi Gurijala
Class of 2025
When Aashi embarked on her Vanderbilt journey four years ago, she couldn’t have imagined joining forces with both creative writing and neuroscience. What could they possibly have in common? But with a little help from art and science, she now finds the possibilities endless.
Larisa DeSantis
Biological Sciences
DeSantis was named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow to work on a book traversing 65 million years of Earth’s history—from the last days of the dinosaurs to the dawn of the “Age of Mammals”—spotlighting recent and new scientific discoveries by researchers, many of whom have been traditionally excluded from the narrative in Earth and biological sciences.
Every day needs a night: study examines impact of artificial light on life cycle of trees
Every day needs a night: study examines impact of artificial light on life cycle of treesA lot of nerve: One undergraduate’s path to treating brain cancer
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