Year: 2024

If you connect any of your personal devices to Vanderbilt’s Wi-Fi network while you are on campus, it is now time to re-onboard that device to the new network. Personal devices are noted as any device that is not managed by VUIT, such as your cell phone or tablet. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers have developed technology for sampling body liquids in tortuous and narrow spaces that could lead to early detection of diseases like cancer. Read More

The sustainability challenge encourages students to sign up for ReusePass and actively use reusable containers at dining locations. Points will be awarded based on how many signups and full cycle container returns each house completes throughout the academic year. This initiative not only supports a greener campus but also helps students build lasting sustainable habits. Read More

Alternative vehicle and pedestrian pathways along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Read More

Darryl W. Lunon II, an accomplished attorney whose practice has focused on a range of issues affecting colleges and universities, has been named senior counsel to the vice chancellor and general counsel at Vanderbilt University. Lunon joins the Office of the General Counsel from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was deputy general counsel and chief ethics and compliance officer. Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 18, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. Read More

After moving to Nashville to join the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School, James Blumstein was denied the right to vote because of Tennessee’s durational residency requirements and decided to sue. Blumstein successfully argued the case himself before the Supreme Court, effectively enfranchising around six percent more potential voters. On the 50th anniversary of the court’s decision, Vanderbilt Law School organized a celebration to commemorate Blumstein’s victory. Read More

Feeling a sense of belonging at work can have a significant impact on your social well-being. Join the next healthy habit challenge with Virgin Pulse and grow your community. Read More

In collaboration with many campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has curated a roster of events in celebration of the Vanderbilt postdoc community. Read More

Nearly 4,200 parents, grandparents, siblings and friends convened on the Vanderbilt campus to celebrate Family Weekend 2024. This year’s event, Sept. 6–8, was one of the most successfully attended in recent memory, recording the highest attendance number in five years. Throughout the weekend, guests were invited to share coffee… Read More

Family Weekend is a beloved time of the year at Vanderbilt when students, parents and families make cherished memories together on our beautiful campus. Check out some of our top memories from this annual event. Read More

Blair senior jazz performance major / guitarist Patrick Kenny has released his debut album, 'Water Damage,' a six-song project that includes guest performances by Blair professors Jeff Coffin and Marc Widenhofer, as well as other Blair student musicians. Kenny composed all six of the jazz fusion-styled pieces for the project. Read More

By Jenna Somers Brenda McKenzie As college student demographics rapidly evolve, higher education and student affairs (HESA) graduate programs must adapt to ensure future professionals are equipped to support today’s diverse students. That is according to Brenda McKenzie, associate professor of the practice of higher education administration, and Anna… Read More

By Jenna Somers Andrew Nalani, assistant professor of human and organizational development (submitted photo) New research by Andrew Nalani, a faculty member at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, examines the viewpoints of youth care workers in juvenile residential facilities and their desires for fostering… Read More

Brent Evans, associate professor of public policy and higher education, began his appointment in the Biden Administration as the senior advisor to the chief economist and to the under secretary of education at the U.S. Department of Education. At the Department of Education, Evans provides technical expertise and research knowledge to inform the administration’s regulatory policy on student debt relief and loan forgiveness. Read More

 Lyra makes the process of finding a therapist for your teen as fast, easy and stress-free as possible. Vanderbilt employees and their families are eligible to receive 12 counseling sessions per household member each year, at no cost to the employee. You can have your teen create an account on their own or you can book an appointment for them. Read More

Dialogue Vanderbilt is partnering with the Aspen Institute’s Weave Project to bring Robert Putnam to campus to explore “How to Heal a Divided America" on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Read More

Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been honored with the 2024 Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Sustainable Performance for its leadership in innovation to significantly cut the university’s overall environmental impact.  Read More

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Assistant Dean, PhD in Nursing Science Angela McNelis, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, CNE, was awarded the Mary Adelaide Nutting Award as part of the 2024 National League for Nursing Awards. The award is given to an individual who demonstrates outstanding teaching, contributes as a leader in nursing education, encourages creative interactions with students from diverse backgrounds, mentors and serves as a role model for junior faculty, and publishes scholarly works that advance nursing education. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. Read More