19

Apr

By Clark Li

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What to Do with a Math Degree: A Look into the Actuarial Career

artisteer via istockphoto Imagine if businesses could see into the future: they would be invincible. Growth would be unprecedented and risk would disappear. However, fortune tellers (probably) aren’t real, so companies hire the next best thing—Actuaries. For the analytically-minded Vanderbilt student who may be considering finance or tech, actuarial work…

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19

Apr

By Khushi Aggarwal

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Taylor Swift and Starbucks: A Strategic Partnership Brewed for Success

anilbolukbas via istockphoto Taylor Swift is not just a global pop icon –she is a cultural force capable of shaping consumer behavior with a single announcement. When Swift partnered with Starbucks during the release of her 2021 album, Red (Taylor’s Version), the collaboration transformed an ordinary coffee run into a…

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10

Apr

By Sasha Eckler

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Spotlight on IP: Do You Own It? AI and Copyrights

sesame via istockphoto As AI becomes increasingly more ingrained in students’ lives at Vanderbilt, it is easy to use it without thinking about the actual effects this practice has on a student’s ownership of their work. On the surface, it may seem as though if a student put thought into…

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03

Apr

By Sasha Eckler

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Spotlight on IP: If AI Creates, Who Gets Credit?

Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn via istockphoto Without a doubt, AI is one of the most common tools students turn to when brainstorming for an assignment or learning a concept. While this habit may seem harmless and a utilization of new resources, this tendency poses many questions for the innovation process. Now that AI can generate…

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03

Apr

By Kate Howell

All Posts, Finance

Becoming the Oracle of Nashville: How Commodores Can Gain Confidence In Investing

Xavier Lorenzo via istockphoto Taking advantage of a low barrier to entry? Earning compound interest on returns over decades? Avoiding the temptation of splurge spending? For all of these reasons, young people are encouraged to invest their money. Moreover, a 2017 study by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found…

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24

Mar

By Marvin Yu

All Posts, Businesses, Nashville

Pathway Housing Fund: A Market-Driven Shield for Tennessee’s Renters

Valentyna Yeltsova via istockphoto The Pathway Endeavor As luxury high-rises and rapid development reshape the Tennessee skyline, the Pathway Housing Fund is executing a different kind of real estate play: preservation. Matt Wiltshire, PHF President, spoke with me about its unique strategy to ensure affordable housing remains accessible. Launched with…

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24

Mar

By Madison Newman

All Posts, On Campus

Building Confidence, Building a Brand: Inside Gabby Goodwin’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Image courtesy of Gabby Goodwin “A lot of trial and error. A lot of learning along the way. And having the courage to take one step at a time.” What started as a solution to a frustrating everyday problem has grown into a company reaching young girls across the world.…

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06

Mar

By Mark Ciampa

All Posts, Careers, Nashville

Big Law as Big Business: Kirkland & Ellis Comes to Nashville

slobo via istockphoto “Kirkland & Ellis just dropped a new track in Music City — and yes, it’s a full-on Biglaw power ballad.” – Above the Law “Nashville has attracted a number of Big Law firms in recent years” – Bloomberg Law “Big money and big law success have seen Kirkland & Ellis rise…

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03

Mar

By Penelope Fitzsimonds

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A Deep Dive into Walker Brothers with Co-Founder and Vanderbilt Alum, Caroline Howard

Photos courtesy of Walker Brothers In a city known for collaboration, creativity, and craft, Walker Brothers’ kombucha feels right at home. While traditional kombucha, a fermented tea beverage, has origins tracing all the way back to China in 220 B.C., Walker Brothers – known for its craft-brewed kombucha beverages –…

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