April Evans

The Monsters of the Universe: Exploring Supermassive Black Holes and Quasars with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Featuring: Kate Grier, University of Wisconsin-Madison September 23, 2026 at 4 p.m. in room 235/237 The Commons Host: Jessie Runnoe Abstract: Supermassive black holes are some of the most extreme and fascinating… Read More

Creating Droplets of the Early Universe in the Laboratory with Nuclear Collisions Featuring: Ron Belmont, University of North Carolina-Greensboro September 16, 2026 at 1 p.m. in Commons Center 237 Host: Julia Velkovska Abstract:The universe today is very sparse and very cold. However, as we turn back the clock, things… Read More

Black hole images: What they’ve taught us so far and how we can improve them Featuring: Lia Medeiros, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee September 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. in Commons Center 237 Host: Steve Taylor Abstract: Horizon-scale observations of accreting supermassive black holes with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)… Read More

Norman Henry Tolk, professor emeritus of physics and scientific entrepreneur who fostered interdisciplinary collaboration while elevating physics research at Vanderbilt, died on June 19, 2026. Tolk was 88 years old and lived in Brentwood, Tenn. He was born on Jan. 9, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and grew up with… Read More

CMST major Hailee Mack was recently featured in The Tennessean for her impact on the Vanderbilt University volleyball team. Mack has been instrumental in the team’s successful recruiting drive and was a key player in their inaugural 2025 season. Read More

Local middle school and high school students have the opportunity to learn math in a creative and engaging way from leading Vanderbilt faculty through the Nashville Math Circle. Students learn creative math problem-solving skills in a friendly, fun environment from Department of Mathematics faculty, free of cost. Participants will explore… Read More

  This fall, 35 new scholars will join the College of Arts and Science faculty, further advancing the impact of our research, discovery, and artistic expression. These renowned researchers, teachers, scholars, and artists span 19 departments and programs and join nearly 800 faculty colleagues in the college. We are… Read More

By Ann Marie Deer Owens Creating a shared academic experience for students. Equipping students with the fundamental capacities to succeed in today’s world. Strengthening faculty collaboration across disciplines. These are among the many goals that the A&S College Core, the College of Arts and Science’s general education curriculum, accomplished in… Read More