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September 8, 2025
V150
Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial Ceremony and Celebration set for Oct. 3; Brandi Carlile, Alabama Shakes and SistaStrings to headline Nov. concert
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V150 continues with a celebratory roster of events commemorating the university’s opening in 1875. The slate of fall festivities kicks off with Arthur Brooks’ Commodore Classroom on Sept. 19, continues with the V150 Sesquicentennial Ceremony and Celebration on Oct. 3 and culminates in a star-studded concert on Nov. 9 featuring headliners Brandi Carlile and Alabama Shakes. Read More
NEW FACULTY
Professors explain how their research could better the world
New faculty pose together for a photo
Hear from Vanderbilt's newest faculty on the positive impact their research could have on society. Read More
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Jesús G. Ruiz
Jesus Ruiz poses with his wife and two children in their on-campus home.
Learn more about Professor Jesús Ruiz and his family and why he's excited to be faculty head of Moore College. Read More
Image Text: Reunion Gift Guide, Vanderbilt University Reunion
Reunion and Homecoming are around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to show your black-and-gold spirit. Our new 2025 Reunion/Homecoming Gift Guide has something for every Commodore.
This Week at VU
 
Sept. 9, 2025
11 a.m.–Noon • Virtual
People, Culture and Belonging: 'Demystifying Your Credit Score' Virtual Workshop
Sept. 9, 2025
2 p.m. • Virtual
AlertVU Full-Scale Test
Sept. 10, 2025
Noon–1 p.m. • Virtual
Parenting Group: 'Childhood Vaccines: Common Questions and Recent Updates'
Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 11 | Work-Life Workshop: 'Make Yourself Comfortable: Designing an Inviting Workspace'

Sept. 18 | University Staff Advisory Council Meeting

Oct. 25 | Libraries: ‘Fall Into STEAM’ Hands-On Family Event
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Latest Headlines

Information Technology:
VUIT launches permanent on-campus E-Waste Drop-Off location at Hill Center
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VU in the News
 
Bloomberg: Football, academics and no politics: Vanderbilt booms in Trump era
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
Miami Herald: Florida pushes to end vaccine mandates. What doctors say parents should know
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.
 
The Associated Press: This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact
Jonathan Gilligan, professor of earth and environmental sciences, is quoted.

The Tennessean: Seniors get longterm protection with RSV vaccine amid COVID, flu season: Vanderbilt study
Wesley Self, professor of emergency medicine, is quoted. 
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