MyVU News
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Donato appointed 2016-17 Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar
While in residence, Katharine Donato will analyze how race and gender affect how immigrants find their place in the United States. Read MoreJan 26, 2016
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Global scholars bring a world of fun to Eakin Elementary
Educators from far-flung lands will share their favorite childhood games, sports, stories and songs with Eakin Elementary School students Jan. 26-29. Read MoreJan 26, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreJan 26, 2016
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Vanderbilt releases campus climate survey results and recommendations for combating sexual assault
Vanderbilt University has released results from its inaugural Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault. The university also released recommendations developed by its Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault based on its analysis of survey results. Read MoreJan 26, 2016
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Specialists on Islam to give public talks at Vanderbilt
A series of public talks by renowned experts on Islam is taking place at Vanderbilt University in conjunction with an interdisciplinary faculty seminar striving to increase understanding and interest in Islam from a global perspective. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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Brené Brown discusses ‘More Brave, Less Perfect’ Feb. 14
Brené Brown, a researcher and storyteller, will deliver a talk titled “More Brave, Less Perfect: Creating a Culture of Courage at Vanderbilt” beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music. The event will support the launch of a new campus-wide initiative, the Vanderbilt [IM]Perfection Project. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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Slavery historical records topic of Williamson Library talk
Jane Landers, a Vanderbilt history professor who studies slavery from its inception to abolition, will give a free talk Feb. 26 at the Williamson County Public Library. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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Staff town hall gathers input on diversity and inclusion
The first in a series of town hall meetings to gather input from staff on how to create a more diverse and inclusive community at Vanderbilt was held Jan. 21. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
Winter Storm Jonas blanketed the campus with snow last week. Check out photos of the winter weather event on the Get Social website. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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Commons Reading announced for 2016-17
The Commons Reading for the 2016-17 academic year will be "Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South" by Vanderbilt alumnus Andrew Maraniss, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente and Vanessa Beasley, dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, announced today. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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Classes, normal university operations to resume Monday, Jan. 25
Classes and all other normal university operations will resume Monday, Jan. 25. Read MoreJan 24, 2016
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Update on campus conditions, dining and services
Information on campus conditions and the operational status of various campus services for Saturday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24. Read MoreJan 23, 2016
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Winter weather cancels classes, but gears up campus services
When Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente emailed students early Friday morning to inform them that classes had been cancelled for the day, many of them no doubt took it as a signal to sleep in or to begin their weekends early. But for a team of dedicated staff and administrators, the work of dealing with the winter weather had just begun. Read MoreJan 22, 2016
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Inaugural Vanderbilt Giving Day set for April 21
April 21 marks Vanderbilt's inaugural Giving Day, a 24-hour event to celebrate the university and advance its mission to discover, educate and lead. Read MoreJan 22, 2016
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Vanderbilt Athletic’s Hall of Fame Dinner postponed
Vanderbilt’s Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner scheduled for Jan. 22 has been postponed due to weather and safety concerns. Read MoreJan 22, 2016
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Inclement weather on Friday and reporting to work
Classes are canceled Jan. 22. Guidance here for all university staff from Barbara Carroll, chief human resources officer, about the inclement weather and reporting to work. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Peabody community welcomes Hill at Wyatt Center reception
The Peabody Office of Professional and Graduate Education held a reception in honor of George C. Hill, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, on Jan. 19 in the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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College of Arts and Science 2015 Teaching Awards announced
College of Arts and Science faculty and graduate students have been honored with teaching and mentoring excellence awards. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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History journal launched by Vanderbilt undergraduates
The "Vanderbilt Historical Review" is online and ready for readers, with a semiannual publication schedule planned from now on. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Fourteen faculty members selected as 2016 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Fourteen outstanding faculty members from across the university have been named to the 2016 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The class comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from the humanities, social sciences, life and physical sciences, and clinical sciences, as well as business, education and engineering. Read MoreJan 21, 2016