Inspiring the Future Archive — Page 1 of 3

Since 1981, Scholastic Book Fairs have been a much-loved pop-up tradition around the country. Scholastic partners with schools nationwide to host over 100,000 events annually, providing 30 million students and families with access to thousands of affordable books. (Submitted photo)
September 16, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair set to arrive at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the first time

Since 1981, Scholastic Book Fairs have been a much-loved pop-up tradition around the country. Scholastic partners with schools nationwide to host over 100,000 events annually, providing 30 million students and families with access to thousands of affordable books.

August 26, 2026

Vanderbilt Health mourns passing of global icon Dolly Parton

Legendary songwriter, singer, actress, author and businesswoman, Parton will be remembered for her lasting impact on the lives of millions through her support of everything from pediatric cancer care to infectious disease research at Vanderbilt Health.

July 22, 2026

Move over, Instagram: The screen teens are obsessed with this summer is SHE 

Nearly 160 students from 58 high schools applied this year across the entire region served by Vanderbilt-Ingram, which spans Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Twenty-five girls and five boys were accepted.

July 15, 2026

University of Michigan’s David C. Miller chosen to succeed Jeff Balser as Vanderbilt Health’s President and CEO and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Miller’s selection as the new senior leader for Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine finalizes an extensive national search by the VH Board of Directors to identify Balser’s successor.  

July 8, 2026

75 years of the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

Over seven decades, the center grew alongside the field of hearing and speech sciences. These photos are a glimpse into its early days.

June 18, 2026

Five Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital interns graduate from Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program

Tennessee has more than 18 Project SEARCH sites, including Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. The state ranks among the top three for employing people with disabilities through the model.