MyVU News
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Vanderbilt Divinity hosts ‘Subjects with Objects’ exhibition
"Subjects With Objects" by Jonathan Richter and DKM will be on display at Vanderbilt Divinity School Sept. 4 through Nov. 13. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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(Lunch) Box series resumes with Divinity Dean Emilie Townes
Vanderbilt Divinity Dean Emilie Townes will lead off the fall 2014 Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box series Sept. 3 at the downtown library. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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After Fukushima, Vanderbilt researchers study radiation’s effects on robots
Three teams of Vanderbilt University researchers – electrical, mechanical and computer engineers – recently won national recognition for their research into the effects of radiation on the robots deployed inside Fukushima's damaged nuclear plants. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s Project Dialogue marks 25 years with concert by Matisyahu
Project Dialogue is marking its 25th anniversary with a concert by Matisyahu, an artist who blends Orthodox Judaism themes with reggae, rock and hip hop. Read MoreAug 27, 2014
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Football team wins international fans
Vanderbilt international students and scholars and their family members got an up-close look at Commodore football Aug. 25 during “Football 101.” Read MoreAug 27, 2014
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Services held for international law scholar Hal Maier
International law scholar Harold G. "Hal" Maier has died at 77. He spent his entire academic career at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Former SEC chief economist Craig Lewis returns to Vanderbilt
Craig M. Lewis is back at Owen Graduate School of Management after three years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Proposed college rating systems unfair to low-income, minority students?
Vanderbilt's Stella Flores will join colleagues in a congressional briefing on recent proposed legislation. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Ferrato to unveil ‘I Am Unbeatable’ exhibition at Vanderbilt
Photographer Donna Ferrato's premiere gallery presentation of "I Am Unbeatable" will open Sept. 12 at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Listen: Earley’s new stories bring the extraordinary to aging characters
Tony Earley describes his new short story collection, "Mr. Tall," as "more grown up" than some of his previous writings. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Chancellor welcomes students, faculty and staff to new academic year
"From Vanderbilt students engaged in discovery and the creation of new ideas—to faculty and staff teams connecting across disciplinary borders to solve the challenges facing our greater society—we are all joined in our belief of improving ourselves and serving our world," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his academic year welcome. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt begins academic year in position of strength, despite challenges
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the opening Faculty Assembly on Aug. 21 that Vanderbilt begins the academic year in an exceptionally strong position—academically, financially and culturally. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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New Academic Strategic Plan charts course for Vanderbilt’s future
Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan, which will guide university investments in faculty recruitment, capital planning, academic programs and philanthropic priorities over the next 10 years, was officially unveiled by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Aug. 21. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Get your flu shot Oct. 1 at Flulapalooza
Flulapalooza 4 takes place Oct. 1 in a tent between Light Hall and the VA Hospital. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly
An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Faculty and staff to review conduct guidelines at start of academic year
All Vanderbilt faculty and staff are urged to review the university’s Standards of Conduct at the start of the academic year and refer back to those guidelines throughout the year. Read MoreAug 20, 2014
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Engineering professor shares mapping technology with teachers
Through a partnership between Vanderbilt and Metro Nashville Public Schools, a group of dedicated teachers returned to the classroom this year with a new skill set and the tools to incorporate GIS mapping technology into their curriculum. Read MoreAug 20, 2014
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2014 Vanderbilt Divinity and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named
The late Bishop Joseph Johnson, the Rev. Becca Stevens and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Ogletree are the 2014 Divinity/GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read MoreAug 19, 2014
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Super-sized lab has energized grand opening
More than 150 people showed up Aug. 14 for the grand opening of the School of Engineering’s new Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability. Read MoreAug 18, 2014
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Employee Tailgate is Sept. 13
Tailgate 2014, a free event for Vanderbilt employees, is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Employees also may reserve up to four free tickets for the Sept. 13 football game. Read MoreAug 18, 2014