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August 11, 2025
GROWTH
New York State attorney general approves Vanderbilt’s lease deal for NYC Campus
A "V" logo stands on a table outside the VU-NYC campus.
Vanderbilt University has announced that the New York State attorney general has granted the approval necessary to close on the lease of its new campus in New York City. The approval is an important milestone in the agreement between Vanderbilt and the General Theological Seminary that enables Vanderbilt to operate on the historic block in the heart of the Chelsea neighborhood. Read More
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Jesse Spencer-Smith
Jesse Spencer-Smith, associate dean for partnerships and innovation in the College of Connected Computing, chief data scientist and interim director for the Data Science Institute, and professor of the practice of computer science, with his wife Karen outside of Sutherland House.
Get to know Jesse Spencer-Smith's favorite food, books, music and why he's excited to be faculty head of Sutherland House on the Ingram Commons. Read More
ATHLETICS
Over 200 U.S. military veterans gather at Vanderbilt for Soldiers to Sidelines Coaching Summit opening reception
Harrison Bernstein welcomes veterans to the Soldiers to Sidelines Coaching Summit opening reception.
From July 24 to 26, veterans from all over the country—some with coaching backgrounds and experience, others looking to embark upon a new trajectory as a coach—gathered at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt to channel their military leadership into coaching skills. Vanderbilt hosted the opening reception on campus and several of the university's coaches led workshops and seminars throughout the summit. Read More
Collage of images from Move In 2024
It's that time of year again: Move-In is here! Click the photo above for the 2025 schedule and details.
This Week at VU
 
Aug. 12–13, 2025
Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate Ribbon-Cutting and Inaugural Symposium
Aug. 13, 2025
International Student Move-In
Aug. 14, 2025
2–4:30 p.m. • Alumni Lawn and Peabody Campus
Employee Appreciation: Kona Ice Truck
Upcoming Events
 
Aug. 16 | New Student Move-In

Aug. 16–22 | Sarratt Art Studios and Gallery Annual Poster Sale

Aug. 17 | Returning Student Move-In

Aug. 17 | Founder’s Walk and Picnic

Aug. 17 | Volunteer Opportunity: Vanderbilt Humphrey Fellowship Move-In Day
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Athletics
Volleyball to start the season with two exhibition games Aug. 15 and 19

ICYMI
Parking and Transportation rates, options available for 2025–26
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VU in the News
 
New York Daily News: Vanderbilt in Chelsea is a big win for the city
Vanderbilt's plan to expand to New York City is featured in this opinion piece by New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher.
 
Discover: Here’s what would happen if you walked through a black hole
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, is quoted.
 
Nashville Ledger: Study shows benefits of a fast daily walk
Wei Zheng, Anne Potter Wilson Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.

Prevention: Scientists find link between ultra-processed foods and lung cancer—what to know
Danxia Yu, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
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