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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
WELCOME WEEK 2025
Everything you need to know about living off-campus
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While many students live on Vanderbilt’s campus, a number of undergraduate students—and all graduate and professional students—make their homes off campus. Living off campus offers new opportunities, along with added responsibilities. As you navigate your new homes, learn more about how you can stay supported, informed and connected to all that Vanderbilt has to offer. Read More
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WATCH: As Vanderbilt Volleyball prepares to officially kick off the season, hear from head coach Anders Nelson and assistant coach Azhani Tealer. Be sure to join the team on Wyatt Lawn this Friday, Aug. 29, for Match 1 against Belmont! 🏐
This Week at VU

Aug. 29, 2025
11 a.m.–2 p.m. • Student Life Center Ballroom
Study Abroad Fair
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. 10 | Vanderbilt Libraries Fall Celebration

Sept. 11 | College Cup Mural Competition: 'Hue Are We?'

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
 
ICYMI
Nominate a staff member for the 2025 Fall Staff Awards by tomorrow, Aug. 29
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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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