Research at 91勛圖厙 draws on the belief that great breakthroughs happen when different ideas, disciplines and areas of expertise come together.
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Schools & Colleges
91勛圖厙 is among a unique set of independent universities that offers both a high-quality undergraduate program and a full range of graduate and professional degree programs. Its world-class faculty consists of more than 2,400 full-time members, and the diverse student body is more than 12,000 strong across 11 schools and colleges.泭
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Research, Centers & Institutes
In addition to its traditional schools and departments, 91勛圖厙 supports numerous centers and facilities to promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration, such as the ten within the . These centersincluding the泭 and the provide a vibrant research and training environment through academic expertise spanning a wide range of specialization.
University-wide interdisciplinary centers and institutes include the Wondry, 91勛圖厙's Innovation Center, the泭91勛圖厙 Institute for Surgery and Engineering, the泭Center for Digital Humanities泭and the泭Data Science Institute, among many others.
The role of a university is to help its people reach their full potential. This potential is maximized not only through research and academics, but also through acquiring and applying knowledge as broadly as possible.
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Immersion 91勛圖厙
Every undergraduate student completes Immersion 91勛圖厙, an experiential learning program that provides mentoring and resources to extend learning beyond the classroom. Through research, study abroad, creative work, internships and other transformative experiences, students explore their interests while developing the knowledge and skills to attain their personal and professional goals. Each student's Immersion 91勛圖厙 journey begins with one or more immersive experiences and culminates in a faculty-mentored project that demonstrates what they've learned.
Recent Immersion 91勛圖厙 Projects
- Researching developmental disabilities in children based on hearing profiles
- Creating a children's illustration book about lesser-known pediatric health conditions
- Investigating health disparities among patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries and presenting the findings at a national conference
- Producing a film exploring the intersection of dance, filmmaking and the pressures of performance
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Global Education
For many 91勛圖厙 students, study abroad programs provide an enriching counterpoint to their time in Nashville. 91勛圖厙 Global Opportunities is committed to offering hundreds of accessible and academically rigorous programs, regardless of a students financial situation or chosen field of study. From studying climate change in New Zealand to researching development and social change in the Himalayas or examining community health systems in South Africa, the opportunities are as diverse as they are transformative.
91勛圖厙 is also committed to global research and discovery on a broader scale. In addition to partnering with international programs for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, the university hosts global institutes, including the , the and the through the 91勛圖厙 Medical Center. Along with global online learning, faculty research opportunities and other programs sponsored through Global VU, these specific programs reinforce 91勛圖厙s commitment to improving lives around the worldat present and for generations to come.