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Healthcare Bluebook rebrands; New rewards start Jan. 1
Healthcare Bluebook is now Vālenz Bluebook. This new name reflects Bluebook’s connection to the broader Vālenz Healthcare platform while continuing the same great services you rely on. Although the look is changing, the tools, support and trusted experience you’ve come to expect will remain the same. Read MoreDec 18, 2025
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The engine behind Vanderbilt’s innovation ecosystem
Behind a record year for Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization are the people who turn research into real-world solutions. From first-time inventors to industry partners and startup founders, CTTC is helping people move ideas faster and farther to benefit society. Read MoreDec 18, 2025
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Review your commute options for the spring semester
Parking and Transportation is sharing important reminders about commuting, parking and mobility as the campus community returns from winter break and navigates campus growth in 2026. Read MoreDec 18, 2025
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Saying ‘thank you’ to employees with turkeys, treats and treasures!
Check out all the fun at one of Vanderbilt's favorite annual traditions, Turkey Toss! Read MoreDec 18, 2025
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Vanderbilt serves: Volunteers weave stronger Nashville ties through service
On a Sunday afternoon in a neighborhood studio, students and neighbors lean over fabric squares, trading stories as they stitch. Across town, a campus dining team loads trays for a local shelter while student-athletes set out donation boxes. These moments offer a glimpse of how our campus community steps beyond the university’s boundaries to serve alongside our Nashville neighbors. Read MoreDec 17, 2025
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Bringing it back: 2026 Commencement returns to FirstBank Stadium
After four years of celebrating Vanderbilt graduates off campus, the university’s undergraduate Class of 2026 will have a familiar backdrop for their Commencement ceremony on May 8: FirstBank Stadium. After a victorious football season full of sold-out stands, the stadium is ready to welcome graduates for their final Vanderbilt hurrah. Read MoreDec 15, 2025
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Vanderbilt to host the FCS Championship Jan. 5: What to know about parking on campus
Vanderbilt is hosting the FCS Championship game in FirstBank Stadium on Monday, Jan. 5, with a kickoff time of 6:30 p.m.. Please be aware of the following road closures and parking/traffic changes. Read MoreDec 15, 2025
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Trailblazing engineer Cheryl McKissack Daniel kicks off 2026 MLK Commemorative Event Series
Author, civil engineer and Nashville native Cheryl McKissack Daniel will headline the Vanderbilt University Martin Luther King Jr. Day Speaker Event on Thursday, Jan. 15, kicking off the university’s 2026 MLK Commemorative Event Series. Read MoreDec 15, 2025
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Robert Webster elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow, elevated to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellow
Robert J. Webster, the Richard A. Schroeder Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt, has been elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors as well as elevated to IEEE Fellow, a prestigious title awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to members who have made significant contributions to the fields of engineering, science, and technology. Read MoreDec 15, 2025
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SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: Connecting our lives to AI and robotics with Matthew Johnson-Roberson
What does the future of AI and robotics look like in our daily lives and as a career field? In a special episode of Quantum Potential, Provost C. Cybele Raver talks with Matthew Johnson-Roberson, the inaugural dean of the College of Connected Computing, about the accelerating evolution of AI and robotics. Read MoreDec 11, 2025
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans’ economic anxiety surges, transcends party lines
Tennesseans across the political spectrum are worried about the cost of living. In its latest statewide poll, Vanderbilt University found that economic anxiety has increased since President Donald Trump took office in January. That anxiety runs the gamut from paying for unexpected expenses, such as a medical emergency or car repair, to covering basic monthly bills and saving for the future. Read MoreDec 11, 2025
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Vanderbilt announces increased retirement match for 2026
Effective Jan 1, 2026, Vanderbilt will increase its voluntary matching contributions from 3% to 3.5%. This increase, coupled with the mandatory contribution match of 3%, moves the total match of retirement contributions from 6% to 6.5%. Vanderbilt is committed to helping its employees to prepare for the future, and this increase in the retirement match demonstrates that unwavering commitment. Read MoreDec 10, 2025
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School of Nursing, Divinity School to host End-of-Life Care Conference
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing and Vanderbilt Divinity School will co-host the Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Conference Saturday, February 7, 2026. The conference is a free, one-day event addressing the intersection of spiritual care, end-of-life care and health disparities. Read MoreDec 10, 2025
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Vanderbilt University and EPB launch innovation institute to accelerate quantum science and technology breakthroughs
Vanderbilt University and EPB of Chattanooga, home of America’s most comprehensive quantum commercialization infrastructure, announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga—and Tennessee—as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology. Read MoreDec 10, 2025
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Limited-edition hat. Unlimited impact.
Receive this exclusive Vanderbilt hat—a symbol of your commitment to your Commodores—when you give $100 or more to the Competitive Excellence Fund between now and Dec. 31 (while supplies last). Every gift powers excellence for our 400+ student-athletes, driving victories on and off the field and court, through the… Read MoreDec 10, 2025
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Unwrapping Wellness: Managing holidays and mental health
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to tend to your mental well-being. Here are some tips to help you address challenges around the holidays and mental health. Read MoreDec 8, 2025
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Nominate faculty for spring 2026 awards
Nominations are now open through Monday, Dec. 15, for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read MoreDec 8, 2025
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing and HealthStream launch educational partnership
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and HealthStream have partnered to bring Vanderbilt’s academic and practice expertise to nurses everywhere through a library of microlearning and continuing education modules. The partnership will make professional growth more accessible, relevant and holistic for working nurses nationwide. Read MoreDec 8, 2025
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Men and women’s basketball teams victorious in ACC/SEC challenge
On Dec. 3, both the men's and women's basketball teams took part in the ACC/SEC Challenge doubleheader at Memorial Gym. The No. 17 Vanderbilt men's team defeated SMU with an 88-69 win, while the No. 15/14-ranked women's team beat Virginia, 81-68. Read MoreDec 4, 2025