Honors And Awards

The Vanderbilt Graduate School recognizes the exceptional research conducted by its Ph.D. candidates through endowed scholarships funded by generous donors. This year there were ten distinct awards available across various disciplines, each designed to honor outstanding scholarship and academic achievement. Each award comes with its own specific criteria, number of… Read More

Kevin McCarty, a Ph.D. student in Biochemistry training in Dr. Fred Guengerich’s lab, was awarded the Leon W. Cunningham Graduate Student Award on December 2, 2024. This award includes an individual plaque and a nameplate on the departmental perpetual award plaque displayed in the hallway. Additionally, it… Read More

Lindsey Guerin, a Biochemistry Ph.D. student training in Dr. Emily Hodges’ lab, was awarded the Dr. Laura Busenlehner Award on December 2, 2024. This award includes an individual plaque and a monetary prize of $2,000. Congratulations Lindsey!… Read More

Jessica Day, a Ph.D. student in Biochemistry training in Dr. Emily Hodges’ lab, was awarded the Armstrong Training Enhancement Award on December 2, 2024. This award includes an individual plaque and a monetary grant of up to $5,000 to cover expenses related to her training experience. Congratulations… Read More

Alexia Angelos, a Ph.D. student in Biochemistry training in Dr. Yi Ren’s lab, was awarded the Frank Chytil Travel Award on December 2, 2024. This award offers select students a travel scholarship to enhance their research experience. The recipient will receive up to $1,000.00 for their trip. Read More

The Vanderbilt Graduate School celebrates the exceptional research of its Ph.D. candidates by awarding endowed scholarships generously funded by donors. With eleven unique awards available across various disciplines, these scholarships honor outstanding scholarship and academic achievement. Each award has its own criteria, number of recipients, and monetary value, reflecting the… Read More

Maria Castillo, a Ph.D. student in the Education Policy and Leadership program, has been selected as a Jackson Scholar for the 2024-2026 cohort by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). The Jackson Scholars Network (JSN) provides a unique opportunity for graduate students of color to participate… Read More

De’Ja Wood, a Ph.D. student in the Education Policy and Leadership program, has been selected as a Jackson Scholar for the 2024-2026 cohort by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). The Jackson Scholars Network (JSN) offers a unique opportunity for graduate students of color to engage in structured… Read More

Congratulations to Julia Pinette, a Ph.D. student in the Molecular Physiology and Biophysics program, for successfully defending her dissertation titled “Metabolic Regulation of Adipogenesis and Hypertrophy” in September!… Read More

Graduate student William Lamb was invited to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, where he traveled to Germany to network and discuss science with prominent figures and fellow students. Congratulations William!… Read More