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Shanay Desai, a senior double majoring in neuroscience and drug discovery and biotechnology, worked at Eli Lilly and Company last summer as a biotherapeutic scientist. It all started during his senior year of high school, when Shanay Desai watched the world go digital due to the pandemic. During that time,… Read More

On a crisp fall evening in North Nashville, the sound of clapping emanates from Fisk University’s Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery. Inside, Vanderbilt students walk the large room, surrounded by a rich array of 20th century early modernist works from the collection of Alfred Stieglitz. As they tour the space,… Read More

This prestigious fellowship empowers students to immerse themselves in diverse cultures, pursue bold ideas, and engage in hands-on learning that shapes their future as global citizens and leaders. Through independent exploration and cross-cultural engagement, fellows can develop the adaptability, resilience, and leadership skills necessary to drive meaningful impact in an interconnected world. Read More

Vanderbilt senior Maya Maciel-Seidman [/caption] Climate change affects us all; however, disadvantaged communities are often the most vulnerable and negatively impacted. Low-income households have limited material and financial resources to build resilience to heat and other weather events. Low-income households in the U.S. spend 6 to 10 percent of their… Read More