Year: 2023

The Wond’ry, in collaboration with Clearloop and the Division of Administration, will host the inaugural Commodore Cup design challenge this September, with $10,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs. Open to all students, staff, faculty and alumni, this year’s theme is sustainability. Applications close on Sept. 1 at midnight. Read More

Being named a fellow is one of the highest distinctions the nursing profession bestows, as it recognizes the impact an individual has made on health, health care and nursing. Professors Jennifer Kim and Rolanda Johnson and Assistant Professors Leanne Boehm and Lori Schirle will be inducted into the academy on Oct. 7. Read More

Vanderbilt is one of 25 sites across the country following participating families from pregnancy through early childhood to learn how the environment affects how children develop. Families are asked to participate in activities once during pregnancy, and across several visits during early childhood. You will be compensated up to $2,425 for your time throughout the study. Read More

The Initiative for Race Research and Justice is seeking Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to join its Graduate and Professional Student Fellows. The fellowship will commence in fall 2023 for a one-year term.  Read More

The Digital Strategies team is conducting research to improve the experience of VU websites. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey about your experience of the Vanderbilt.edu website. Read More

For the first time since the interruption of COVID-19, the Center for Teaching will offer Open Classroom 2023. Between Sept. 11 through Oct. 6, classes taught across Vanderbilt’s many disciplines will open their classroom doors to faculty and graduate students to observe classroom management, pedagogical choices, teaching techniques and student engagement. Read More

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver respond to the shooting incident at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill on Aug. 28. Read More

Medical Student Affairs presents “Creating a Diverse and Well-Distributed Physician Workforce: Lessons from California,” a lecture by Dr. Tonya Fancher, on Sept. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Read More

School songs can form the core soundtrack of a student’s college experience. At Vanderbilt that musical history parallels the history of the institution. Read More

Since Vanderbilt’s founding in 1873, a number of campus traditions have evolved over time as the university has grown. Here are a few favorites that highlight community, belonging and history at the university.   Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Office of Brand Engagement and Governance will host an Internal Campus Supplier Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. This is an opportunity to meet Vanderbilt’s approved apparel, awards and promotional product suppliers as they highlight their companies’ capabilities and products. Read More

Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, will discuss his new book, Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution, at the Vanderbilt Bookstore from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Co-sponsored by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, the event will include a book signing following the discussion. Books will be available for purchase. Read More

Welcome Week fun! See how the university, along with its numerous support centers, groups and organizations, rolled out the black-and-gold carpet to help new and returning students experience how valued they are to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Online training is now available for the UKG Ready (Kronos) timekeeping system in Oracle Cloud. Approximately 4,200 Vanderbilt staff and student workers are now actively using this system to record their timesheets after its launch on Aug. 6. Read More

Recognizing the vast and qualified talent pipeline that former service members represent, Vanderbilt University has become an official SkillBridge program partner with the U.S. Department of Defense. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center hosted its annual Family Welcome and Harambee March on Saturday, Aug. 19. More than 200 first-year students of color and their families marched across campus to the beat of African drummers and the cheers of upper-division students, faculty, staff and alumni. Read More

Vanderbilt is thriving by every measure even as higher education on the whole faces significant headwinds, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier told faculty gathered for the annual Fall Faculty Assembly on Aug. 24. In addition, nine faculty members who have made significant contributions through their scholarship, research, creative expression or service to the university were honored. Read More

Nursing professor, registered nurse and family nurse practitioner Carol Ziegler was nominated to the Board of Health by Mayor John Cooper. Ziegler is also co-founder of the Climate, Health and Energy Equity lab and a member of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. Read More

Lyra can help you clarify your family’s needs and identify a plan of action, so you don’t have to do it alone. Lyra offers easy online sign-up, a personalized match with a coach or counselor and minimal wait times for families, parents and children of all ages.   Read More

When you’re feeling sick or injured, there are several places you can go for medical care: a doctor’s office, an urgent care center, a retail health clinic or the emergency room. Here’s a quick guide to help you know where to go based on the urgency of your ailment. Read More