Vanderbilt University

Kissam construction, Alumni Hall renovation begin May 14

The 56-year-old Kissam Quadrangle will be dismantled this summer to make way for the College Halls at Kissam complex. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Beginning Monday, May… Read More

Offices in Sarratt, Rand relocating for summer

Sarratt Student Center (Vanderbilt University) Several offices located in Sarratt Student Center and Rand Hall will have temporary locations for summer 2012 due to… Read More

Perfect timing for sensory processing

Identification of brain regions involved in processing sights and sounds may offer insights into disorders like autism and dyslexia. Read More

Brokaw to Vanderbilt grads: Become the next ‘greatest generation’

Author and newsman Tom Brokaw urged Vanderbilt graduating seniors to “leave an indelible imprint on your time” during his speech May 10 during Senior Day. Read More

Vision study changes how we see the brain

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the pulvinar, a mysterious structure buried in the center of our brains, determines how we see the world — and whether we see at all. Read More

Probing epilepsy’s molecular sparks

Understanding how mutations in neuronal receptors contribute to epilepsy could lead to improved therapies. Read More

New Peabody graduates fill teaching roles in Nashville’s lowest-performing middle schools

Peabody's Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools program graduates its first cohort of students. Read More

Video: Commencement 2012

Watch video of Vanderbilt’s main Commencement ceremony, including an address by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, awarding of Founders Medals, honoring of faculty emeriti and conferring… Read More

Senior Day with Tom Brokaw

Watch video of newsman Tom Brokaw speaking at Senior Day May 10. He is the former anchor of NBC Nightly News and author of books including The Greatest… Read More

Proposals sought for Creative Campus Innovation Grants; deadline is May 31

For the second year, the Curb Creative Campus Initiative is seeking proposals for its Creative Campus Innovation Grant program. Creative Campus Innovation… Read More

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt opens $30 million expansion

In a ceremonial ribbon cutting May 9, officials at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt celebrated the opening of a much-anticipated $30 million,… Read More

‘Extractionator’ could bring cheap and effective malaria diagnostics to millions

The "Extractionator" is a sophisticated little device that automates the diagnostic sample collection and preparation process so it can be operated by individuals in remote environments with minimal training. Read More

Consider alternate parking plans for Friday’s Commencement

The Office of Traffic and Parking asks all University Central faculty and staff to make available parking spaces for guests attending Vanderbilt’s Commencement on… Read More

Free retirement counseling available to employees

(iStockphoto) Vanderbilt employees who participate in the retirement plan are eligible for free retirement counseling. As part of an ongoing service to Vanderbilt faculty… Read More

Vanderbilt tuition to increase only 1.9 percent

The 1.9 percent tuition increase announced for Vanderbilt University in 2012-13 is significantly lower that those announced by many leading private universities. Read More

Commencement events May 10-11 at Vanderbilt University

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will address Vanderbilt graduates during Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 11 on Alumni Lawn. Newsman Tom Brokaw will receive the university’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal during the Senior Day ceremony Thursday, May 11. Read More