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August 11, 2025
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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
WELCOME WEEK 2025
Everything you need to know about Move-In 2025
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Move-In is an exciting time for all students, and preparations are underway to welcome them back for the new academic year. Information on the schedule and other important details gathered here can help ensure a successful Move-In. 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
Social media graphic promoting Netflix's "Any Given Saturday"
Coming off a season defined by grit, growth and unforgettable moments—including a thrilling bowl game victory—Vanderbilt Football is again stepping into the national spotlight. The team appears in the new Netflix docuseries SEC Football: Any Given Saturday; all eight episodes are available to stream.
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
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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Arts & Culture
Poet Melissa Range awarded 2025 Vanderbilt University Literary Prize

Athletics
Volleyball to start the season with two exhibition games Aug. 15 and 19

ICYMI
Parking and Transportation rates, options available for 2025–26
 
Athletics
Over 200 U.S. military veterans gather at Vanderbilt for Soldiers to Sidelines Coaching Summit opening reception
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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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