Year: 2017

In this session, the five distinct stages people frequently go through when confronted with change will be discussed, as well as strategies to effectively lead a team through them. Read More

The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) is collecting supplies to aid residents of Puerto Rico as it recovers from Hurricane Maria. Read More

The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read More

The entering freshman class is the most diverse and academically accomplished to date, the result of university leadership's commitment to making a Vanderbilt education affordable and accessible. Read More

Jonathan Rattner's passion for creating films that draw the audience into places often unseen or forgotten is reflected in "The Interior," to be screened at the Southern Festival of Books. Read More

Feeling tired during the day? Excessively tired, even after a night’s sleep? That and loud snoring at night could be signs of a bigger problem, said Beth Malow, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center. Read More

On Oct. 9 at 4:05 a.m., the Metro Nashville Police Department and VUPD responded to a robbery at the Rite Aid located at 2416 West End Ave. Read More

Open Enrollment Oct. 17-31 is a good time to review your 403(b) Retirement Plan. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, VU will match voluntary contributions of 1 percent or 2 percent (up to 5 percent total, mandatory and voluntary). Read More

Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vanderbilt’s inaugural vice provost for inclusive excellence, sees a big part of her new role as breaking down the traditional notions of “diversity.” Read More

Kejia Hu, new assistant professor of operations management, believes big data can be used as a tool for good, bringing about positive change in the marketplace. And her research can prove it. Read More

As one of the architects of California’s successful statewide carbon cap-and-trade program, Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins, a new assistant professor of economics at Vanderbilt, worked to find a way for companies in California to reduce their carbon emissions while still remaining competitive with firms in states with fewer environmental regulations. Read More

In celebration of Campus Sustainability Month, join SustainVU for several sustainability-themed events in October. Read More

Vanderbilt community members who are going to be away from their dorm, office or home for an extended period of time during fall break should remember to power down before they leave. Read More

University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Oct. 2. Read More

Nominations will be accepted for two Vanderbilt University awards beginning Oct. 15: the 2017 Commodore Award and the new Distinguished Leadership Award to Recognize Staff Leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read More

Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31. All benefits-eligible VU employees must complete OE. This is the annual opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet your needs. Read More

Vanderbilt anticipates the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the 2018 David Mahoney Neuroimaging Program of the Dana Foundation. Read More

Investigative reporter Jesse Eisinger will speak at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 17. Read More

A complete list of new Vanderbilt University faculty for the 2017-18 academic year Blair School of Music Zach Ebin, senior artist teacher of Suzuki violin and director of the Suzuki program B.A., Brandeis University, 2004 M.M., Berklee College of Music, 2006 M.A., Brandeis University, 2007 Ph.D., York… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Office of Greek Life and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee host the annual Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Student-Athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Read More