MyVU News
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Demolition of power plant smokestack to begin soon
The demolition work will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is expected to last five to seven weeks, concluding in early June. Read MoreApr 6, 2015
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Four students recognized by Goldwater Foundation
Four Vanderbilt students have been recognized in this year’s Goldwater Scholars competition. Ariel Helms has been selected as a Goldwater Scholar, and Taylor Cannon, Eunice Jun and Pavan Myneni have received honorable mentions. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week
This week’s photos are all about spring – especially the cherry trees. As Instagrammer @hastingsak put it, “Who needs to go to D.C. when you have cherry blossoms like these on campus!?” See more of our favorite photos on the Get Social website, and share yours by… Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Student art installations focus on Hillsboro Village
Eight students in a class taught by Professor of Art Mel Ziegler have created installations designed to prompt a creative response to the missions of various Hillsboro Village businesses. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Gottfried stepping down as Commencement’s university faculty marshal
Professor of English Roy Gottfried is stepping down as Vanderbilt's faculty marshal after many years of service at Commencement. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Wehby receives 2015 CEC Special Education Research Award
Joseph Wehby has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Staff and faculty can get discount on tickets for Rites of Spring
This year’s festival, scheduled for April 17 and 18, will include performances by Chance the Rapper, Young the Giant, Portugal. The Man, T-Pain, RAC, The Lone Bellow, Matoma, Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes, and Louisa Wendorff. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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John McClure awarded Luce Fellowship in Theology
McClure is one of six scholars in the 22nd class of Luce Fellows appointed by the Association of Theological Schools and The Henry Luce Foundation. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Vanderbilt marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 6-9
Vanderbilt will mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month beginning Monday, April 6, with a week of skill-building events and opportunities to make a personal commitment to ending sexual violence in our community. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Chancellor asks for faculty input during Spring Faculty Assembly address
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos thanked faculty March 31 for their valued contributions to the university and exhorted all faculty members to add their voices as the university moves forward with its Academic Strategic Plan and other high-priority endeavors. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Protect yourself from phishing scams during tax season
In light of the large number of phishing breaches across the nation this past year, Vanderbilt IT would like to raise awareness about phishing during tax season. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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Vanderbilt strengthens relationships across state at Day on the Hill
Vanderbilt hosted a Day on the Hill breakfast reception for state legislators and staff members March 31 and showcased Vanderbilt's significant impact in each of Tennessee's 95 counties. The Melodores also performed. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Theory of Relativity at Dyer April 8
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the theory’s publication, Dyer Observatory will host a talk by "What is Relativity?" author Jeffrey Bennett on April 8. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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New free Vanderbilt course to teach computer programming to beginners
A new free massive open online course, or MOOC, is being offered by Vanderbilt University that will teach computer programming to those with little or no previous experience this spring. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly
Five faculty awards were handed out March 31 during Spring Faculty Assembly, including the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Vanderbilt Theatre to perform plays by Tennessee Williams
Vanderbilt University Theatre presents five short plays by esteemed American playwright Tennessee Williams April 2-5 at Neely Auditorium. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, honors and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, honors and achievements. Read MoreMar 30, 2015
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Campus leaders discuss value of trust at CARE event
Staff and faculty from across the university and medical center convened March 25 for a discussion about building trust in the workplace. Read MoreMar 27, 2015
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New Vanderbilt IT team to upgrade classroom technologies, offer support and training
Vanderbilt IT has formed a new Audio/Visual Design and Support Team to raise all classrooms to today's digital standards and offer support, training and day-to-day repairs. Read MoreMar 27, 2015
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A VU Inside: Engineer uses cotton candy to build artificial blood vessels
Vanderbilt University mechanical engineer Leon Bellan is creating artificial human blood vessels using cotton candy and gelatin. Read MoreMar 27, 2015