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Centennial Hall, left, was Roger Williams University’s main building. To its right was Mansion House, which stood approximately where the Wyatt Center (formerly Social-Religious Building) now stands on the Peabody campus. Mysteriously, both buildings burned in 1905, leading to the school’s move and Peabody’s acquisition of the property. (Library of Congress)

From ‘Vanderbilt Magazine’: A Blaze of History

Roger Williams University, a prominent black university that endured two fires, once was located on the present-day Peabody College campus. Read More

Nov 24, 2019

MLK Commemorative Series seeking proposals for interactive and educational teach-in sessions

Vanderbilt faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate and professional students are invited to submit proposals to lead teach-ins during the university’s 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series. Selected proposals will be awarded a $500 stipend. Read More

Oct 23, 2019

Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer James Page standing in front of Kirkland Hall (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

Warm Welcome

Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion James Page wants to make Vanderbilt inclusive for all. Read More

Nov 5, 2018