Katherine Keith

Nashville Commodores, let’s show the football team our appreciation by packing FirstBank Stadium for this Saturday’s home game against Ball State. Read More

As part of its annual review of policies and guidelines, Vanderbilt University has updated the Student Handbook. The update includes revisions to the freedom of expression and use of university space policies, which are a vital part of the university’s commitment to discovery and learning.  Read More

March 27, 2024 Dear Vanderbilt community, I am writing with an update on yesterday’s occupation of Kirkland Hall. All students remaining inside Kirkland left voluntarily around 6 a.m. after forcibly entering the building [see video] shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday. All protest participants who breached the building will be… Read More

Vanderbilt University will further offset its carbon footprint by investing in the development of solar energy projects that will expand access to clean energy in the Southeast through a new, multiyear collaboration with Clearloop. Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 community levels are a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the community level in your area.  Read More

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is hungry for feedback and needs your help. In an effort to measure student satisfaction in a number of areas, the department is conducting its semiannual Dining Survey throughout the month of April. Read More

Faculty who would like to be a 2022 faculty marshal can now RSVP to participate. Faculty marshals are central to Commencement, creating a dignified and beautiful celebration of Vanderbilt graduates and their academic achievement. Replies are requested by Wednesday, April 6.    Read More

On Jan. 10, the Biden Administration announced that under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), group health plans will be required to cover the cost of at-home, over-the-counter, FDA-approved COVID-19 tests. Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, enrolled employees may purchase OTC COVID-19 tests through Vanderbilt’s Pharmacy plan.   Read More

Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain and Vice Provosts Tracey George and G.L. Black shared a message to detail the resources available to Vanderbilt community members following the strong storms and tornadoes that moved through the region over the weekend. Read More

Vanderbilt University and StoryCorps are teaming up to capture the diverse stories and experiences of the VU community during the COVID-19 pandemic. A limited number of spaces are available to participate in the recordings, which will take place on campus Nov. 1–4. Read More

Pam Jones, BSN’81, MSN’92, DNP’13, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for health and wellness, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain announced today. Read More

Vanderbilt University Public Safety and Metro Nashville Police Department received reports of Vanderbilt students being the victims of pickpocketing in downtown Nashville during the weekend of Aug. 28–29. VUPS has offered tips for keeping valuables safe. Read More

The Division of Administration recently conducted a drawing for 25 Vanderbilt University-employed staff and postdoctoral scholars who submitted their COVID-19 vaccination record to the university before July 19. Each winner will receive $1,000. Read More

After delaying demolition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanderbilt is moving forward on its plan to demolish the Carmichael Towers East residence halls with a controlled implosion on Saturday, July 31, to make way for a new residential college in the West End Neighborhood. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Green Invest Program partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service has been recognized with a 2021 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced July 8. Read More

Vanderbilt is gearing up for Class of 2021 Commencement ceremonies May 15–16, and your help is needed to make the celebrations for graduates and their families a success. Read More