Alexandra Valnoski
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Survey series will seek feedback from campus community on key issues
University administrators and faculty and staff committees are launching a series of surveys to seek feedback from Vanderbilt’s campus community with the goal of informing policy and programming decisions. Read MoreMar 11, 2019
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Campus collaboration inspires children to create sustainable art
The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office partnered with the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center to judge an “upcycled" art contest for VCFC students ages 1 through 5. Read MoreMar 8, 2019
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First edition of FutureVU Peabody neighborhood newsletter released
The university has established a Peabody neighborhood newsletter for interested community members with updates on upcoming construction milestones, progress pictures and more. Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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Safety remains top priority as electric scooter use increases
The Division of Administration has established a dockless bike and electric scooter educational outreach group, charged with bringing together students and administrators to educate the community on best practices and offer a forum to address concerns. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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Staff Steering Committee for Women’s Initiatives announced
A steering committee comprising staff from across the university will guide the new initiative aimed to study and advance the climate and opportunities for women staff at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Engineering and Science building recognized for green design
The Engineering and Science Building has been awarded gold LEED status by the U.S. Green Building Council for its environmental and cost-saving green features. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt Child and Family Center invests in future generations with innovative, research-driven curriculum
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is investing in future generations with an innovative, research-driven curriculum. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Meet ‘Jack,’ VUPD’s first community K-9 officer
Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed Jack, a 2-year-old yellow Lab and the university’s first community K-9 officer, this fall. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt wins PARK(ing) Day awards from Nashville Civic Design Center
Vanderbilt University was recognized by the Nashville Civic Design Center for its participation in PARK(ing) Day 2018. The university won the “Best Use of Space” award and “Golden Phone” award for the most text-in votes by visitors. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Hafkenschiel to lead new university transportation office
Erin Hafkenschiel has been appointed executive director of mobility in the Division of Administration effective Oct. 1. Read MoreOct 1, 2018
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Campus celebrates PARK(ing) Day
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members enjoyed Vanderbilt’s “parklet" during last week’s PARK(ing) Day 2018. Read MoreSep 25, 2018
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Chancellor’s Charter explores sustainability across Nashville
Faculty, staff and students joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos last week on a Chancellor’s Charter tour to explore sustainability, a fundamental FutureVU guiding principle and initiative. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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University’s bike-share pilot wins TN Sustainable Transportation Award
Vanderbilt University’s pilot of the bike-sharing service ofo has won a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Eighth cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy commences
The nine-month experience brings together a diverse group of university leaders from academia and the administration to build knowledge, passion and expertise to further the mission of the university. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Bojarski named executive director of Student Access Services
Jamie Bojarski has been appointed director of Student Access Services and will lead the office in ensuring a wide range of support services are provided to students with disabilities. Read MoreSep 17, 2018
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Campus community can ride Metro’s upgraded ‘WeGo’ buses for free
Vanderbilt Parking Services reminds all full-time faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students that they are eligible to ride to and from campus on Metro’s new "WeGo" buses for free through Vanderbilt’s Easy Ride program. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Facilities invests in sustainable technologies across campus
The Division of Administration’s Facilities department has invested in two new sustainable technologies for the 2018-19 academic year. Read MoreSep 11, 2018
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Campus community invited to PARK(ing) Day this Friday
Take a relaxing break from the office or class and enjoy local and sustainable art, games and food during Vanderbilt's annual PARK(ing) Day set for Friday, Sept. 21. Read MoreSep 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt to offer dockless bike and scooter options on campus
Vanderbilt will begin allowing dockless and electric bike and scooter companies to operate on campus starting Sept. 6. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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FutureVU lecture and visioning session focuses on sustainability
More than 150 community members participated in a two-day series of events focusing on FutureVU’s BlueSky Vision. Read MoreAug 31, 2018