Communications And Marketing

Radical collaboration is the driving vision for the state-of the-art science building planned for the current site of Stevenson Center 6. The new building will be a shared space for the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine Basic Sciences; it will address the growing need for updated, accessible and sustainable facilities that offer space for an open exchange of ideas. Read More

Beginning, Monday, Feb. 10, our Student Centers team will be ready to receive your reservation requests for fall 2025 and spring 2026. Read More

Vanderbilt University celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events on and off campus. These commemorations brought together faculty, staff, students and members of the Nashville community, fostering reflection, dialogue and action in honor of King’s lasting impact. Read More

The wait is over! Starting Monday, Feb. 3, 25th Avenue South will reopen, including entrances to West Garage and 25th Avenue Garage. In coordination with the reopening, Vanderbilt is launching two new VandyRide pilot routes with stops along 25th Avenue South. Read More

The Frist “Food for Thought” series, a collaboration between Vanderbilt University and the Frist Art Museum, returns this spring. It aims to reignite discussions that connect art, academia and the community with fresh and thought-provoking themes. Read More

The Employee Critical Support Fund has partnered with Kroger Community Rewards Program, with the goal of providing financial assistance to faculty and staff experiencing temporary financial hardships. The Employee Critical Support Fund offers financial support to Vanderbilt employees facing unforeseen emergencies or catastrophic events. Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative Phase II project, sidewalk and single-lane road closures and a demolition will occur in Central Neighborhood starting Monday, Jan. 20. Read More

To install enhanced pedestrian crosswalks across Children’s Way, single lane closures will occur on Children’s Way between 24th Avenue South and 25th Avenue South from Monday, Jan. 20, to Sunday, Jan. 26.  Read More

Our emotional well-being affects how we show up in the workplace, at home and everywhere life takes us. Having the tools to support your mental health can empower you to better understand yourself, seek help when needed and navigate new challenges.  With Lyra, you have access to many Lyra Care Options to help you maintain your emotional well-being. No matter what you’re experiencing, Lyra is here to support you. Vanderbilt employees and their families are eligible to receive 12 counseling or coaching sessions per household member each calendar year through Lyra at no cost.   Read More

The Central Utilities Initiative Phase I is nearly complete, including the Highland Energy Plant that will open in January 2025. Vanderbilt’s utilities upgrades will roll on in 2025, starting with the groundbreaking on CUI Phase II in early January. This work will transition the across 25th Avenue roadway east into Central Neighborhood. The work will take place on the promenade between the Student Life Center and the Studio Arts Building, behind the Studio Arts Building and behind Stapleton in Branscomb Quad. Read More

As 2025 and a new semester begin, the Office of Transportation and Mobility has a few important reminders for the campus community about commuting, parking and mobility options. Read More

Award-winning filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom will speak at Vanderbilt University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration. The kickoff event is scheduled for 5 to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Sarratt Cinema. Hayes and Tom will discuss their new film, A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence, insights into the filmmaking process, their time with the Rev. James Lawson, Lawson’s connections with Vanderbilt and Nashville, and the impact of his work in the broader Civil Rights Movement. Read More

The International Tax Office has announced a new partnership with Sprintax, set to launch in January 2025. This change comes in response to feedback from the campus international community and aims to enhance the tax filing experience for international students, researchers and employees.  Read More

Virgin Pulse—the company that powers your well-being program—is rebranding to Personify Health on Jan. 1, 2025. Starting Dec. 9, your Virgin Pulse sign-in link will go to a new Personify Health web address. Personify Health will also be available through the Microsoft Teams app store, allowing you to make prioritizing health and well-being at work a seamless part of your daily routine. Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Dec. 9 to Jan. 16, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. Read More

As the end of the year approaches, the Payroll Department encourages you to review your personal information to ensure your W-2 will be accurate. Log into Oracle by Jan. 7 and use the checklist below to ensure your information is up to date.  Read More

The People, Culture and Belonging division and Vanderbilt Information Technology hosted a tech demonstration on the Digital Learning Marketplace from the Futures Learning Hub before the start of the Fall Staff Assembly on Nov. 14. The 15-minute event introduced Vanderbilt staff to the new Digital Learning Marketplace that offers personalized, professional development opportunities. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Office of Emergency Management will host its annual tabletop exercise on Thursday, Dec. 5. This exercise underscores OEM’s commitment to campus safety and emergency preparedness.  Read More

Vanderbilt’s south pedestrian bridge over 21st Avenue South will be closed from Monday, Nov. 25, until Friday, Jan. 3, for repairs and maintenance. Read More

Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in Turkey Toss 2024 on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Share your thoughts about staff appreciation through People, Culture and Belonging's newest survey. Read More