Belmont University lands $58M gift for Music Row expansion from Mike Curb

Belmont University landed a record-breaking $ 58 million gift from a music industry heavyweight. Here’s what the school plans to do with the funds. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Lipscomb University to offer AI graduate program to meet growing workforce demand

Artificial Intelligence has been making waves across a multitude of industries over the past year and a half. In order to keep up with the growing demand for workforce, Lipscomb University has created applied AI graduate program. Here’s what to expect from the program and when you can sign up. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Harvard president gets university board’s support amid congressional hearing backlash

Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay cleared a hurdle to keep her job after the Harvard Corporation board voted to support her. ABC News: Top Stories

Three Palestinian students shot near the University of Vermont

The Burlington Police Department reported that two of the three 20-year-old men are in stable condition, while the other is facing more serious injuries. U.S. News

Vanderbilt University launches $12 million research and commercialization hub in partnership with 4 schools

The hub “will focus on accelerating real-world impact of biomedical innovations through education, mentorship and financial support for entrepreneurs.” Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Austin Peay State University approved for MBA program

Austin Peay’s College of Business will begin offering a Masters of Business Administration in the fall 2024 semester. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Vanderbilt University pays $14 million for land off West End Avenue

The private university put just over $ 14 million toward four parcels near its Midtown campus. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Vanderbilt University selected to host 2023 Clinton Global Initiative University

Vanderbilt University has been selected to host the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative University. The event is hosted by former President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, according to the Clinton Foundation website, in partnership with the host college or university. Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton announced Tuesday that Vanderbilt will hold the annual event March 3-5, according to a...

Vanderbilt University expands real estate footprint again with $3.8M West End purchase

Vanderbilt University paid millions for a West End Avenue property near campus, the latest transaction in the school’s string of real estate buys. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Dolly Parton donates $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

  by Craig Boerner Dolly Parton is donating $ 1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, another transformative gift aimed to help in the fight against serious infectious diseases such as coronavirus that have worldwide ramifications. Dolly Parton and longtime friend, Naji Abumrad, MD. (photo Courtesy of Dolly Parton) Ongoing research in the Division...

Judge blocks auction of Judy Garland’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress by Catholic University pending outcome of lawsuit

A “Wizard of Oz” dress worn by Judy Garland sold for more than $ 1.5 million. This lawsuit will determine who owns a second such dress worn in the classic film. U.S. News

University of Michigan removes president after an alleged sexual affair with a school employee

University of Michigan removed Mark Schlissel as president after an alleged sexual affair and appointed former president Mary Sue Coleman in an interim role. U.S. News