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September 18, 2025
FUTUREVU
A visionary building for the future: Garland Hall opens its doors after transformative renovation, addition
Image Description: Landscape photo of Garland Hall renovations.
The College of Arts and Science is ushering in a new era with the opening of the renovated and expanded Garland Hall. The welcoming, visionary space serves as a central hub for collaboration across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Read More
COMMUNITY
First View Mentorship Program: A welcoming network for first-generation students
Image Description: Students in the First View Mentorship Program gathered for a group photo.
Vanderbilt’s First View Mentorship Program, a collaborative initiative led by the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Student Center for Belonging and Communities, the Career Center, and student organizations such as First-Generation and/or Low-Income Grads and FirstVU, which are dedicated to celebrating and empowering first-generation students. Read More
STUDENT LIFE
Community takes courage: Vanderbilt launches hazing prevention campaign
Image Text: Community Takes Courage: Hazing Has No Place Here.
Vanderbilt University has launched the Community Takes Courage campaign to reinforce its commitment to eradicate hazing and foster a culture of respect, courage, belonging and accountability. The initiative follows the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a federal law requiring comprehensive hazing prevention measures in higher education. Read More
Image Description: Nature image of flowers and trees on Vanderbilt's campus.
Is this a university… or a Class II arboretum? 🤔🌳 At Vanderbilt, it’s both.
This Week at VU
 
Sept. 19–21, 2025
Family Weekend
Sept. 19, 2025
2 p.m. • Langford Auditorium
Commodore Classroom: Arthur Brooks
Sept. 19, 2025
5:30–8 p.m. • Peabody and Commons Lawns
Fall for the Arts
Sept. 19, 2025
7:30 p.m. • Ingram Hall
Vanderbilt University Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique
Sept. 20, 2025
6:30 p.m. • FirstBank Stadium
Football vs. Georgia State
Upcoming Events
 
Oct. 7 | WeGo Winter Service Changes Webinar

Oct. 8 | Stop the Bleed Training Event

Oct. 10–12 | Neurotech Frontiers Summit 2025
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Latest Headlines
 
IT
Don't lose your access: Vanderbilt to retire DUO multifactor authentication Monday, Sept. 22
 
Health and Wellness
Stay ahead of flu season: Convenient ways to get your flu shot

Exhibit
Curb Center visiting artists reimagine memory through art this fall
 
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VU in the News
 
USA Today: Following Charlie Kirk killing, campuses struggle with declining free speech, increasing violence
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is quoted
 
Courier Journal: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has the power to remove convicted sheriffs. Why hasn't he?
Farhang Heydari, assistant professor of law, is quoted. 
 
The Washington Times: School superintendent turnover surges among urban school districts as pandemic issues linger
Jason Grissom, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, is quoted.

Undark: Mental health coaches seek to fill gaps, but oversight lags
Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, is quoted,
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