One of America’s foremost public intellectuals will address graduates at Tulane’s 2024 commencement. Jon Meacham, the acclaimed presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will share his insights, perspectives and behind-the-scenes knowledge of America’s history and its leaders at Commencement 2024, which will take place at 6:30 p.m., May 18, in Yulman Stadium.
Al-Marayati and Samar Ali, Unity Project co-chair, will explore the shared experiences of Muslim and Arab Americans and the ongoing crisis in Gaza in a timely and insightful conversation at noon on Monday, April 22, at the John Seigenthaler Center. This in-person event is limited to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff members; you must register using your Vanderbilt email address.
Ambassador Michael Herzog’s visit to other locations in Nashville sparked protests by Nashville Jews for Justice, whose members include Vanderbilt students.
Scott Howell, former commander of the Joint Special Operations Command with more than three decades of military experience, has joined Peraton's advisory board. In a statement Tuesday, Stu Shea, chairman, president and CEO of Peraton and 2024 Wash100 winner, said, Howell “is an experienced leader who has led some of the most complex military operations around the globe and understands how to leverage all the sources of national power, including the key role of industry partners, to ensure mission success.”