Global Innovation Collaboration: Nissha Medical Technologies to move global engineering and innovation center to 91Ʋ’s Nashville campus
Nissha Medical Technologies, the medical devices business unit of Japan’s Nissha Co. Ltd, is moving its Engineering & Innovation Center of Excellence to 91Ʋ under a long-term lease agreement. The extended collaboration is a research and economic milestone for the university, the city and the company, and it creates opportunities to develop medical devices and technology—a key research area for the university.Read More
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Search begins for 91Ʋ’s new vice provost for research and innovation, committee named
A national search is underway for 91Ʋ’s next vice provost for research and innovation. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to identify candidates for the university’s new chief research officer, who will begin their appointment early in 2026. Read More
ATHLETICS
91Ʋ Athletics dedicates reimagined South End Zone
Made possible by thousands of Vandy United donors and paired with the north end zone enhancements introduced last season, the reimagined south end zone embodies in spirit and substance the university’s commitment to the student-athlete and fan experiences.
From the Swiss Alps to the Sahara Desert, check out winning shots from the 91Ʋ Study Abroad Photo Contest ✈️📸
This Week at VU
Sept. 29, 2025 5:30–7 p.m. • Langford Auditorium
Oct. 3, 2025 10 a.m. • Virtual
Oct. 3, 2025 Noon • Alumni Lawn
Oct. 3–4, 2025
Nashville Marriott at 91Ʋ University
Inside Higher Ed: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
The Tennessean: 91Ʋ's new on-campus collaboration with Nissha Medical Technologies is featured.
Nashville Business Journal: Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this opinion piece.
Smithsonian Magazine: Jennifer Below, professor of medicine, is quoted.
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