MyVU News
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‘All That Glitters’ exhibit continues at Special Collections and University Archives
This free exhibit is part of ongoing Sesquicentennial celebrations and features rare items from Heard Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives. Read MoreFeb 13, 2024
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 CLIR Recordings at Risk
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Recordings at Risk program. Read MoreFeb 13, 2024
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for spring 2024
Navigating information in the digital age, reading Shakespeare with film, memoir writing and meditative birding are just some of the classes offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt this spring. Registration for spring 2024 classes is open Feb. 12–March 8, and classes for the term begin on March 18. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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“Defending Our Democracy,” Liz Cheney discussed the future of her party and the fate of our country
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney joined Pulitzer Prize–winning author and professor Jon Meacham, co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, to speak about the future of U.S. democracy at the inaugural event for the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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Innovation Catalyst Fund announces eight inaugural awardees; next round submission deadline is April 15
The Vanderbilt Innovation Catalyst Fund honors eight projects in its inaugural pre-seed funding round, showcasing the university’s commitment to transforming research into real-world solutions. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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Guthrie reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt Law School
Chris Guthrie has been reappointed dean of the Vanderbilt Law School by Provost C. Cybele Raver. The reappointment is for a five-year term starting July 1, at which point Guthrie will have completed 15 years in the role. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt invests in research space to bolster faculty productivity
Construction projects represent more than $50 million of direct investment by the Office of the Provost and the Division of Administration to facilitate trans-institutional research and collaboration. Read MoreFeb 8, 2024
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Photographer LeXander Bryant captures the legacy of Florence B. Price in the Curb Center’s latest exhibition
The exhibition, The Glory of the Day: LeXander Bryant Meets Florence B. Price, Bryant turned his attention to another kind of community: the communities of musicians and audiences that took shape around the performance of classical music composed by Florence Price. Read MoreFeb 8, 2024
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PBS ‘Gospel’: Vanderbilt Divinity School hosts exclusive screening, conversation
Vanderbilt Divinity School invites the community to a viewing of Gospel, a new PBS docuseries on the rich history of Black religious music and preaching, and a conversation with two of the program’s commentators on Feb. 13. The event, which begins at 6 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema, features Yolanda Pierce and Michael Eric Dyson, both of whom are in the docuseries. Read MoreFeb 7, 2024
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Vanderbilt Graduate School announces new listening tour for students and faculty
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School André Christie-Mizell is planning a redux this spring of his fall 2023 listening tour with faculty and graduate students to build upon the success that grew from those efforts toward fostering the Vanderbilt culture of collaboration and transparency. Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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Richard Willis: Esteemed Owen professor helping other faculty achieve success
When Richard Willis went to work after graduate school as a market analyst for E&J Gallo Winery, he did not envision his career path leading to the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, where he has become a highly respected accounting professor. In addition to being admired and appreciated by students and colleagues for his teaching and mentoring skills, he is a leading voice at Vanderbilt for improving processes that help faculty and research staff achieve their goals. Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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Chaplains on the front lines: Vanderbilt Divinity degree equips VA/military chaplains for mental health care needs
Recognizing the significant suicidality, post-traumatic stress, depression and moral injury endured by active military and veteran populations, Vanderbilt Divinity School has partnered with Integrative Mental Health, a national program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to prepare chaplains for contemporary care challenges. Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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The Possibilities Project to host convening on Black education on March 28
Join The Possibilities Project for a convening on Black education on March 28 at the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center for Education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. A networking reception will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by the convening from 4:00 to 7:00… Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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Student Centers event reservation requests open for fall 2024, spring 2025
Beginning Monday, Feb. 5, the Student Centers team is taking reservation requests for fall 2024 and spring 2025. These requests are for large-scale signature events hosted by university departments in large event spaces. Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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Registration open for 2024 Clark Lea Football Youth Summer Camp
The Clark Lea summer youth camp promises an action-packed, full-week experience filled with a dynamic blend of skill development, camaraderie and spirited competition. Designed to cater to the diverse interests of young participants and a wide-age range, the camp will feature specialized position drills aimed at honing individual skills and enhancing tactical understanding. Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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A Joyful Noise
Some have said that singer Dashon Burton’s bass-baritone is enormous, capable of raising the dead or like looking directly into the sun. This year, the two-time Grammy winner is nominated once again with vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth in the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance category for their album Rough Magic (New Amsterdam Records, 2023). Read MoreFeb 2, 2024
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Vanderbilt University 2024 undergraduate Commencement ceremony is at Geodis Park
Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate Class of 2024 undergraduate will have a unique backdrop for their May 10 Commencement ceremony: Geodis Park. Read MoreFeb 2, 2024
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Pre-proposals now being accepted for 2024 NIH S10 Shared and High-end Instrumentation Grants
Vanderbilt investigators who intend to apply for the 2024 NIH S10 either Shared or High-end Instrumentation Grant programs have until April 1 to submit an internal proposal for review. Read MoreFeb 1, 2024
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Athletics events may bring high volume of traffic to campus
The Vanderbilt Commodores are scheduled to take on the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Texas A&M on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Gym. On Feb. 6 there is also a special event at Langford Auditorium. These events are expected to cause higher volume of traffic in the area and the 25th Avenue Garage. Read here for alternative parking and commute options. Read MoreFeb 1, 2024
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New Muslim employee affinity group will foster inclusivity and support
The Muslim Staff and Faculty Association, launching this month, is the latest employee affinity group formed to bring together faculty and staff who share interests, backgrounds, identities and common bonds. Read MoreFeb 1, 2024