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Our Centers & Initiatives

Vanderbilt’s centers and initiatives create enriching environments where faculty and students are empowered to push the boundaries of research, drive innovation through product design and development, and foster dynamic collaboration across disciplines.

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  • Center for Entrepreneurship

    The Center for Entrepreneurship (C4E) was founded with the generosity of Jack and Caroline Long (both MBA '83). The center's mission is to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that fosters the development of impactful businesses. The C4E supports entrepreneurship with well-structured programming, grant and scholarship opportunities, and a vast network of alumni spanning Nashville, the United States, and the globe. Notably, the C4E's network encompasses numerous Vanderbilt and Owen alumni actively engaged in the startup and venture capital sectors, eager to offer assistance and guidance to current students and fellow alumni.

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  • Center for Social Ventures

    The Center for Social Ventures is committed to alleviating poverty through market-driven forces and enterprise. Directed by a graduate student-led programming board, the center provides resources and opportunities to leverage and combine the individual strengths of Vanderbilt University graduate students, faculty, and business partners. The center spearheads annual social venture summits, summer fellowships, social venture treks, case competitions, and other events to give students ample opportunity for involvement.

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  • Hans Stoll Financial Market Research Center

    Established in 1987, the Hans Stoll Financial Market Research Center (FMRC) is dedicated to promoting research and fostering global connections among scholars in financial markets. With a range of tailored programs, the center facilitates collaboration through initiatives such as hosting visiting researchers, organizing conferences, and providing targeted financial support for well-defined research projects.

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  • Insights Lab

    The Insights Lab is a multi-purpose resource for researchers at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management who examine marketing and organizational behavior's social and psychological aspects. The lab conducts in-person and online experiments and surveys with facilities allowing for group interactions in break-out rooms, shopping studies in a simulated retail environment, and various other set-ups.

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