Facilities
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Vanderbilt to build new residential college on The Ingram Commons
Vanderbilt University will embark on an expansion of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons on the Peabody campus, to open for the start of the 2027–28 academic year. Read MoreNov 13, 2025
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Vanderbilt welcomes ESPN College GameDay: What to know about parking on campus
To accommodate the ESPN College GameDay broadcast, parking adjustments will be in place from now through Sunday, Oct. 26. Here’s what the Vanderbilt community should know. Read MoreOct 23, 2025
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Vehicle, pedestrian route changes start Monday, Oct. 6, near Central Neighborhood
A series of sidewalk and roadway closures will begin on Monday, Oct. 6, in Vanderbilt’s Central Neighborhood. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, take time to chart a course that will make navigating campus a breeze. Read MoreOct 2, 2025
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A visionary building for the future: Garland Hall opens its doors after transformative renovation, addition
The College of Arts and Science is ushering in a new era with the opening of the renovated and expanded Garland Hall. The welcoming, visionary space serves as a central hub for collaboration across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Read MoreSep 18, 2025
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Campus transformation updates: Garland Hall and FirstBank Stadium south end zone completion and more
While students and faculty were away this summer, Vanderbilt’s Facilities department was hard at work on several campus construction projects. Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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Carl Rodrigues named Vanderbilt’s inaugural vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development
Carl Rodrigues, a dynamic leader in real estate and economic development, has been announced as Vanderbilt University’s first vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development. He will begin his tenure on a part-time basis on Sept. 1 and transition to a full-time role beginning Nov. 1. Read MoreJul 30, 2025
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Road closures on 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue for utility upgrades
Portions of 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue will be partially or completely closed for the installation of upgraded sewer and underground utilities. Read MoreJul 2, 2025
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Series of single-lane, full road closures planned near Roberts Academy construction site
To allow for installation of upgraded sewer and underground utilities, a series of single-lane and full road closures will occur along 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue. Read MoreJun 2, 2025
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17th Avenue single-lane, sidewalk planned mid-April through early June
One lane of 17th Avenue between DeFord Bailey (formerly Horton) and Edgehill avenues will be closed from Monday, April 28, to Saturday, June 7. This work is to separate the storm and sewer lines and install a new sewer line to support the Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center building. Read MoreApr 22, 2025
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New science building to house collaborative space for three Vanderbilt schools and colleges
Radical collaboration is the driving vision for the state-of the-art science building planned for the current site of Stevenson Center 6. The new building will be a shared space for the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine Basic Sciences; it will address the growing need for updated, accessible and sustainable facilities that offer space for an open exchange of ideas. Read MoreApr 10, 2025
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WATCH: VU Staff Q&A Series – Ryan Lemons, University Facilities
In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Ryan Lemons, welder and pipefitter for the power plant, who is with University Facilities. Read MoreApr 3, 2025
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Utility worked planned along 24th Avenue, new temporary roadway to open
To allow for two-way traffic, a new roadway will open April 7 to connect 24th Avenue South to Garland Avenue. The new roadway is located just between the former University Club and McTyeire Hall. Vehicles: 24th Avenue South will still be accessible from Vanderbilt… Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Mayfield to undergo urgent utility repairs
Mayfield, a part of Housing and Residential Experience’s Living Learning Program, will be undergoing emergency utility repairs from March 31 through August 2025. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Series of lane closures planned near Roberts Academy construction site
A series of road and lane closures are planned near the Roberts Academy construction site starting on Monday, April 7, to conduct underground utility work. Read MoreMar 27, 2025
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25th Avenue South to close March 8–16 for final paving and striping
25th Avenue South will be closed from Garland Avenue to Children’s Way starting Saturday, March 8, to Sunday, March 16, to conduct final paving and painting on the roadway. Strategically scheduled during… Read MoreFeb 27, 2025
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Sustainable shifts: Vanderbilt survey sheds light on commuting habits and patterns
In 2019, Vanderbilt University sent its first Commute Survey to staff, faculty, postdocs and graduate and professional students to better understand their commuting habits and patterns. Over five years, the survey has revealed a significant shift to sustainable choices like telecommuting and walking. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey was not administered in 2020 and 2021. Vanderbilt has released its findings of the 2024 survey on commute and transportation practices. Read MoreFeb 3, 2025
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25th Avenue South to reopen, VandyRide launches two pilot routes
The wait is over! Starting Monday, Feb. 3, 25th Avenue South will reopen, including entrances to West Garage and 25th Avenue Garage. In coordination with the reopening, Vanderbilt is launching two new VandyRide pilot routes with stops along 25th Avenue South. Read MoreJan 30, 2025
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Lane closures, demolition work scheduled as part of Central Utilities Initiative Phase II
As part of the Central Utilities Initiative Phase II project, sidewalk and single-lane road closures and a demolition will occur in Central Neighborhood starting Monday, Jan. 20. Read MoreJan 15, 2025
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Temporary traffic pattern changes along Children’s Way starting Jan. 20
To install enhanced pedestrian crosswalks across Children’s Way, single lane closures will occur on Children’s Way between 24th Avenue South and 25th Avenue South from Monday, Jan. 20, to Sunday, Jan. 26. Read MoreJan 15, 2025
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Vanderbilt breaks ground on Central Utilities Initiative Phase II; reminders about navigating construction on campus
The Central Utilities Initiative Phase I is nearly complete, including the Highland Energy Plant that will open in January 2025. Vanderbilt’s utilities upgrades will roll on in 2025, starting with the groundbreaking on CUI Phase II in early January. This work will transition the across 25th Avenue roadway east into Central Neighborhood. The work will take place on the promenade between the Student Life Center and the Studio Arts Building, behind the Studio Arts Building and behind Stapleton in Branscomb Quad. Read MoreDec 23, 2024