Vanderbilt University was originally called Central University of Methodist Episcopal Church when it was chartered in 1872. In 1873 it was renamed after its largest benefactor, Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Major facilities at Vanderbilt University include the Dyer Observatory for astronomical research, the Vanderbilt Medical Center, the Free Electron Laser Center, the Kennedy Center for Research on Education and Human Development, and the Robert Penn Warren Center of Humanities.
US News ranks Vanderbilt as the 18th best university in the USA. Baccalaureate degrees are awarded through its college of arts and sciences, school of engineering, and school of music. Master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs are offered through these and other schools, such as Vanderbilt's graduate school, divinity school, and schools of law, management, medicine, and nursing. Research institutes include centres for the study of education and human development, public policy, and the humanities. Vanderbilt University comprises of 10 major schools:
- College of Arts and Science
- Blair School of Music
- Divinity School
- School of Engineering
- Graduate School
- Law School
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- Owen Graduate School of Management
- Peabody College
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