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September 11, 2025
IMMERSION
Students discover music as a universal language through Immersion Vanderbilt
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Blair School of Music sophomores, William Perez and Pierce Ruch, traveled with Associate Professor Thomas Verrier, senior band conductor and director of wind ensembles, to participate in the fifth annual Banda Sinfónica Integrada de Las Américas in San Roque, Antioquia. The international festival brings together student musicians from across the Americas to use music as a bridge between cultures. Read More
ATHLETICS
Volunteer Opportunity: Help at the Student Entrance Gate on Football Game Days
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The Vanderbilt Athletics Department is seeking volunteers to help staff the student entrance gate on football game days. This is a great way to be part of the game day atmosphere and support our students as they enter the stadium for the game. Read More
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Applications now open for year two of the Wellbeing Champion Program
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Health, Wellbeing and Belonging, within the People, Culture and Belonging division, is launching year two of the Wellbeing Champion Program. Full-time faculty and staff members are invited to apply and become part of this dynamic group of volunteers dedicated to shaping a healthier, stronger Vanderbilt. Read More
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🌟 Vandy Pin Drop 🌟 This week, the Student Care Network team was at Rand Wall to hand out an exclusive VU Cares pin and encourage students to give their friends a shout out! Follow @VanderbiltU on Instagram to find out when and where to get the next one.
This Week at VU
 
Sept. 12–13, 2025
Various • Blair School of Music
Yusef Lateef Symposium
Sept. 12, 2025
7 p.m. • Vanderbilt Soccer Complex
Vanderbilt Soccer vs. LSU
Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 18 | McGee Center series to explore expertise; hear from Nashville Severe Weather host

Sept. 19 | Commodore Classroom: Arthur Brooks

Sept. 26 | Latin Jazz Night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Oct. 3 | V150: Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Vanderbilt University’s Opening

Oct. 3–4 | Global Free Speech Summit
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Latest Headlines
 
Dining
VandyCakes are back!
 
Funding
LIVE Ignite Tech Development Grants: 2025 Cycle Now Open
 
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VU in the News
 
Nashville Business Journal: Announcement: It's time to meet the 2025 C-Suite Awards honorees
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
 
NBC News: Poll: Most Americans oppose political parties drawing election lines
Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, co-authored this piece.
 
Forbes: Colleges Race To Prepare Students For The AI Workplace
Leonora Williamson, associate professor of the practice of managerial studies, is quoted.

CBS News: Cracker Barrel won't remodel restaurants after logo change uproar
Kelly Goldsmith, E. Bronson Ingram Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted.
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