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MoveVU director Hafkenschiel to lead statewide think tank
Erin Hafkenschiel, executive director of Vanderbilt's mobility and transportation initiative MoveVU since 2018, has been named president of the nonpartisan statewide research and advocacy group ThinkTennessee. Michael Briggs, assistant director of mobility, will serve as interim director when Hafkenschiel departs at the end of February. Read MoreFeb 3, 2022
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WATCH: Bishop Michael Bruce Curry and Jon Meacham call for positive change in discussion of religion, politics
The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham discussed the complex intersection of religion and politics in American democracy on Jan. 13 as part of a virtual event hosted by the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy and Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreJan 19, 2022
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WATCH: Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist leads discussion on finding compromise in Congress
Former Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist shared examples from his time in political office and gave advice on what could help current lawmakers work toward compromise in a recent panel discussion on effective lawmaking. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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Reconstructing a Lost Neighborhood: MTSU–Vanderbilt collaboration unearths African American history at base of Fort Negley
Students and professors from Middle Tennessee State and Vanderbilt universities are working together to uncover new archaeological details about a largely forgotten African American neighborhood that was an important part of Nashville’s post-Civil War history. Read MoreOct 20, 2021
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Fall comes to campus
Campus is beautiful this time of year! Take a look at photos of the Vanderbilt campus adorned in gold, and share your own using #vandygram. Keep up with the latest news from Vanderbilt University on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Learn more about social… Read MoreSep 28, 2021
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#vandygram
We can’t get enough of these stunning colors over campus 😍 Use #Vandygram to share your best campus photos. Repost from @brandoneicher on Instagram. Keep up with the latest news from Vanderbilt University on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and… Read MoreSep 28, 2021
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Chancellor Diermeier and the #VandyBoys
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier anchors down with the baseball team before attending a Vanderbilt football game. Follow Chancellor Diermeier on Twitter and Instagram today. Keep up with the latest news from Vanderbilt University on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Learn more about… Read MoreSep 28, 2021
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Engineering student competes on Grocery Games
Engineering student Michael Weirich recently appeared on @GuyFieri’s Grocery Games on the Food Network. In addition to studying chemical engineering, Michael is writing his first cookbook and founded… Read MoreSep 9, 2021
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Show the world that you are #VU4Life
Follow @VanderbiltAlum for news and information about the Vanderbilt alumni community. Read MoreSep 8, 2021
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Crisis in Afghanistan: Military and political experts on what’s next for the war-torn nation and how we can help
The humanitarian and military crisis in Afghanistan continues to erupt after the Taliban’s swift takeover of authority when the U.S. government began withdrawing troops earlier this month. In keeping with its mission to elevate facts and reasoned discourse, the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy promptly brought together military and political experts, including Lt. Gen. Scott Howell, a former commander of the Joint Special Operations Command in Afghanistan, for a live virtual discussion. Read MoreAug 30, 2021
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#VandyUnited
The largest undertaking of its kind in school history, Vandy United represents a bold step for Vanderbilt Athletics. Share the excitement on social media using #VandyUnited. … Read MoreAug 24, 2021
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Apply to be a Social ‘Dore
We are looking for creative, motivated, reliable students who are passionate about Vanderbilt University and excited by the world of social media. Learn more about working with the VanderbiltU social media team. Read MoreAug 23, 2021
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Move-In Weekend
Welcome to Vanderbilt, Class of 2025! See all of the #VU2025 excitement on VanderbiltU's Instagram. Read MoreAug 21, 2021
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‘Dores in the Olympics
Follow Vanderbilt on Facebook for the latest news and information. Read MoreAug 3, 2021
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Tag a Vanderbilt friend on Instagram
Vandy friends are the best kind of friends. Tag your ‘Dore squad on our Instagram to share the love! 🖤💛 Keep up with the latest news from Vanderbilt University on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Learn more about social media at Vanderbilt and… Read MoreAug 3, 2021
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Welcome, #VU2025
Congratulations to the future ’Dores who are celebrating high school graduation this summer! We are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to welcome you to the Vanderbilt family. Read MoreJul 12, 2021
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Follow VanderbiltU on TikTok
Vanderbilt University is now on TikTok; follow us today @VanderbiltU. Read MoreJul 12, 2021
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Commodore duo selected in top 10 of MLB draft
Vanderbilt student-athletes Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, both pitchers for the Commodore baseball team, were selected on night one of the 2021 MLB draft Sunday evening. Leiter went second overall to the Texas Rangers, and Rocker was picked 10th by the New York Mets. Read MoreJul 12, 2021