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November 6, 2025
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Vanderbilt University expands national footprint with New York City campus to open in fall 2026
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Vanderbilt University marked a defining moment in its 150-year history with the official establishment of its first campus outside of Nashville: Vanderbilt University–New York City. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, the campus will welcome an inaugural cohort of students for an Undergraduate Semester Program and a Master of Science in Business and Technology program in fall 2026. Read More
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Elenora Pertz, BMus’15, carves a musical path across Europe, empowering women
Elenora Pertz.
Pianist Elenora Pertz, BMus’15, has chased her musical dreams across continents, from the grand halls of Vienna to Berlin—and this past summer to Florence, Italy. As a collaborative pianist for some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, an innovative teacher and an entrepreneur, she has come to understand that defining success is an experience as personal and layered as the finest classical sonata. Read More
RESEARCH SPARKS
Salvatore Falletta: Human resources and AI reach an ethical crossroads
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AI is becoming a common tool for Human Resources departments. Learn from new faculty Salvatore Falletta about the ethical lines between creepy AI analytics and creative decision making. Read More
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Autumn around campus 🍂
This Week at VU
 
Nov. 6–9, 2025
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Nov. 7, 2025
7 p.m. • Memorial Gymnasium
Volleyball vs. Tennessee
Nov. 8, 2025
3 p.m. • FirstBank Stadium
Football Homecoming Game vs. Auburn
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Nov. 14 | Fire in my Mouth: Combined Choral & Vanderbilt University Orchestra Concert

Nov. 19 | Inclusive Book Group: Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa
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VU in the News
 
New York Times: Aging N.Y.C. seminary’s prayers are answered with a lease by Vanderbilt.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted. The official establishment of Vanderbilt University–New York City is featured.
 
Women's Health: Sleep quality trumps quantity—here's how to get higher-quality sleep, per experts
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Nashville Scene: With fewer national special education protections, local advocates step up
Douglas Fuchs, research professor of special education, is quoted.

Men's Health: What to know about the buzzy new Alzheimer’s pill
Matthew Schrag, associate professor of neurology, is quoted.
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