MyVU News
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Vanderbilt completes controlled implosion of Carmichael Towers East
Vanderbilt University’s Carmichael Towers East came down safely in a controlled implosion on Saturday to make way for a new world-class residential college on campus. Read MoreAug 2, 2021
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Vanderbilt team first to win VentureWell E-Team Stage 2 Grant for tech-driven environmental monitoring startup Intelligent Systems
Intelligent Systems, an indoor air quality monitoring startup founded by Tim Darrah, a Ph.D. student in computer science, has won a stage 2 grant from VentureWell, which funds and trains faculty and student innovators to create successful, socially beneficial businesses. Darrah grew Intelligent Systems through the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center. Read MoreAug 2, 2021
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Vanderbilt updates masking guidance for visitors
In accordance with recent changes to CDC guidelines, Vanderbilt University has updated its visitor policy after consulting with public health experts. Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, visitors coming to campus must wear a mask indoors, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. Read MoreJul 30, 2021
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Ask an Expert: What do we know about the delta variant?
Thomas Talbot, professor of medicine and chief hospital epidemiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses what we know about the delta variant of COVID-19. Read MoreJul 29, 2021
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NSF unveils $20 million AI institute with Vanderbilt and partner institutions
Vanderbilt University engineering and education faculty are part of a new $20 million research institute funded by the National Science Foundation that aims to create artificial intelligence tools to advance human learning and education. Read MoreJul 29, 2021
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Twenty-five staff and postdocs receive $1,000 each from vaccine drawing
The Division of Administration recently conducted a drawing for 25 Vanderbilt University-employed staff and postdoctoral scholars who submitted their COVID-19 vaccination record to the university before July 19. Each winner will receive $1,000. Read MoreJul 28, 2021
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NSF virtual expo this week highlights three major projects led by VUSE faculty
Three ambitious, multidisciplinary projects led by Vanderbilt School of Engineering faculty will be featured Wednesday, July 28, and Thursday, July 29, during the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Expo 2021. Read MoreJul 26, 2021
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Road closures, safety perimeter set for upcoming Carmichael Towers implosion
A controlled implosion of Vanderbilt University’s Carmichael Towers East will take place on Saturday, July 31, to make way for a new world-class residential college on campus. The implosion is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Read MoreJul 26, 2021
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Vanderbilt advances diversity and inclusion goals with OIE move; other administrative changes announced
The Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence has joined forces with the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in a move to broaden and deepen Vanderbilt’s resources for fostering a welcoming and supportive culture. In addition, the Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, or PIE, will become part of the Office of the Chancellor after previously reporting to the provost. Read MoreJul 26, 2021
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10 faculty awarded internal grants for teaching
The Office of the Provost has announced the inaugural round of recipients for the Course Improvement Grant and Educational Advancement Fund that were announced in April. Ten faculty members across three of Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges will receive support for their teaching. Read MoreJul 26, 2021
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Deadline for faculty, staff, postdocs to submit COVID-19 vaccination records is July 31
Vanderbilt University is requiring all university–employed faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021-22 academic year. The deadline for faculty, staff and postdocs to submit their full vaccination record is Saturday, July 31. Read MoreJul 23, 2021
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Alumni Association Board announces 2021 alumni award recipients
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced its 2021 alumni award recipients, honoring professional achievement, public service and volunteerism. Read MoreJul 23, 2021
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‘Orange is the New Black’ author joins Center for Addiction Research to discuss National Women Touched by Addiction Day
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences’ Center for Addiction Research hosted a conversation featuring researchers and advocates about the intersection of incarceration, societal reentry and addiction for National Women Touched by Addiction Day, July 23. Read MoreJul 23, 2021
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Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs to host welcome events for new and returning transfer students
As the fall semester approaches, preparations are underway on campus to welcome new students to Vanderbilt—including more than 250 incoming undergraduate transfer students. Read MoreJul 23, 2021
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Team wins competitive DOE award to advance isotope production critical for U.S. science, medicine and industry
A U.S. Department of Energy $4 million initiative to advance research in isotope production includes Vanderbilt engineering professor Piran Kidambi's work on separation technologies and to scale up processes. Read MoreJul 22, 2021
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School of Nursing receives more than $3 million from Health Resources and Services Administration to improve access to care in rural and underserved areas
Vanderbilt School of Nursing professors Ginny Moore and Marci Zsamboky will expand programs and education for nurse practitioner specialties in sexual assault and behavioral health. Read MoreJul 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt graduate student receives HHMI Gilliam Fellowship Grant for Advanced Studies
Nicholas Shealy, a doctoral student in Vanderbilt University’s Microbe-Host Interactions Program, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that advances diversity and inclusion in the sciences. Read MoreJul 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt researchers discuss innovative research on melanoma
With the peak of summer approaching, Vanderbilt researchers will discuss innovative research on melanoma and how new insights could lead to less toxic treatments and better outcomes for patients. “Toward a Cure for Melanoma” will take place on Tuesday, July 27, at noon CT. Read MoreJul 21, 2021
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Vanderbilt honors James Lawson with new institute
Vanderbilt Divinity School and the College of Arts and Science will honor one of the university's most revered alumni with the launch of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements. Read MoreJul 21, 2021
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Upgraded website for EdAssist, university’s tuition benefit administrator, coming soon
EdAssist, the university’s tuition benefit program administrator, is being upgraded and will feature a fresh, new design that is more intuitive than the previous version. Read MoreJul 21, 2021