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August 28, 2025
NEW FACULTY
New professors on why they’re excited to be part of Vanderbilt
Headshots of 9 new faculty members for the 2025-26 school year.
Meet some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty as they explain why Vanderbilt is the right academic home for them. Read More
NASHVILLE & COMMUNITY
Vanderbilt launches Get Connected volunteer platform to strengthen campus-community connection
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With just a few clicks, Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff can connect with volunteer opportunities across Nashville, thanks to the new Get Connected platform. Read More
ICYMI
Nominations for the 2025 Fall Staff Awards close tomorrow, Aug. 29
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The Fall Staff Awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fifth annual Fall Staff Assembly at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Langford Auditorium. Nominations can be submitted by staff, students, faculty or postdoctoral scholars via the online nomination form through Friday, Aug. 29. Read More
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Relive the energy of Welcome Week 2025! Check out our favorite social media posts from the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
This Week at VU

Aug. 29, 2025
7 p.m. • Wyatt Lawn
First Volleyball Match vs. Belmont and Post-Match Concert
Aug. 30, 2025
6 p.m. • FirstBank Stadium
First Football Game vs. Charleston Southern
Aug. 31, 2025
5 p.m. • Langford Auditorium
Heard Libraries Host NYT Bestselling Author for 'An Evening with R.F. Kuang'
Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 9 | People, Culture and Belonging Webinar: 'Demystifying Your Credit Score'

Sept. 10 | Parenting Group: 'Childhood Vaccines: Common Questions and Recent Updates'

Sept. 12–13 | Blair School of Music: Yusef Lateef Symposium

Sept. 18 | Divinity School Brings Director Nicholas Ma to Campus
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Latest Headlines
 
Immersion Vanderbilt
Provost’s Faculty Immersion Grant empowers student and faculty collaborations
 
Volunteer Opportunity
Sign up to assist with Family Weekend 2025
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VU in the News
 
The Atlantic: College-age Jews are heading south
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: Nashville grads with full rides to Vanderbilt arrive on campus: 'A dream come true'
The Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars program is featured.
 
Bloomberg: Are bridges near you safe? This MRI-like scan may prevent disaster
Hussam Mahmoud, professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.

People: Construction worker sickened in Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak speaks out: 'I want answers'
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.
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