MyVU News
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SECURITY NOTICE: Burglary on campus
On Dec. 9 at 7:15 p.m., a student residing in a Mayfield apartment contacted VUPD to report that an unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items. Read MoreDec 10, 2013
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Commodores to play in BBVA Compass Bowl
The Vanderbilt Commodores will play in the BBVA Compass Bowl Jan. 4, 2014, in Birmingham, Ala., at Legion Field. Read MoreDec 9, 2013
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SECURITY NOTICE: Burglaries on campus
On Dec. 8, burglaries in Calhoun and Buttrick halls were reported to VUPD. Read MoreDec 9, 2013
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Robot Evolution
The fall 2013 cover story of "Vanderbilt Magazine" explores research projects involving robots that are making us faster, smarter and safer. From bomb disposal to painless colonoscopies, these precocious partners boldly go where man prefers not to. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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Annual Holiday Gift Giveaway is Dec. 13
Vanderbilt’s 2013 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13. A free turkey, tofurkey or Vanderbilt apron will be available for staff and faculty members who present a Vanderbilt ID. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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IRS announces 2014 retirement plan contribution limits
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service adjusts the limits for retirement plan contributions to reflect price and wage inflation. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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Fans invited to Sunday’s Bowl Announcement Celebration
Commodore football fans are invited to join Coach James Franklin and his Vanderbilt student-athletes on campus this Sunday evening as the team celebrates its third consecutive bowl game invitation. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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Registration open for Curb Creative Boot Camp
Are you interested in creating change? Solving problems? Taking a new approach to your work or research? The third annual Curb Creative Practice Boot Camp on Jan. 24 is for you. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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Ava Sellers, former longtime director of career planning and placement at Vanderbilt, has died
Ava Foster Sellers, who in her nearly 50 years at Vanderbilt helped transform the university’s job placement office into a full-scale career planning service with a holistic approach for preparing students for the working world, died Nov. 25 in Nashville. Read MoreDec 4, 2013
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Presidential spiritual adviser to speak at Divinity School
Joshua DuBois, author of The President's Devotional (HarperCollins) and a spiritual adviser to President Barack Obama, will speak at Vanderbilt University Divinity School Dec. 4. Read MoreDec 3, 2013
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McCarty to step down as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
Richard McCarty, a distinguished psychologist who has served as Vanderbilt University's chief academic officer since 2008, will step down as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs next year, he announced today. Read MoreDec 3, 2013
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SECURITY NOTICE: Suspect arrested in indecent exposure incident
On Dec. 2 at approximately 12:15 p.m., a student contacted VUPD to report that an unknown male exposed himself to the student behind the Sigma Nu house. Read MoreDec 2, 2013
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Former Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin to deliver Senior Day address during Vanderbilt University’s Commencement
Regina M. Benjamin, who recently ended her four-year term as the 18th surgeon general of the United States, will receive Vanderbilt’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal in May 2014 when she addresses graduating seniors and their families during Senior Day. Read MoreDec 2, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s Zeppos, Emory’s Wagner urge legislators to work toward federal budget framework, end sequestration
On Nov. 25, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Emory University President James W. Wagner sent a letter to Reps. Diane Black (R-TN) and Tom Price (R-GA) regarding the ongoing budget challenges in Washington, D.C. Read MoreNov 27, 2013
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Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning up and running
The new Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning is digging into its work to research, innovate and support digital learning with a new website, a new program to fund faculty exploration of digital learning, graduate fellows, a faculty advisory committee and more. Read MoreNov 27, 2013
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Vanderbilt to host national gathering of education writers
More than 400 top journalists, scholars, communications professionals and newsmakers from across the country will converge on the Vanderbilt University campus in spring 2014 for the national Education Writers Association’s annual gathering. Read MoreNov 26, 2013
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Vanderbilt encouraged to give back to local community through donations, volunteering
Vanderbilt will continue to support the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities by connecting employees directly with federation partners and specific charities. Read MoreNov 26, 2013
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Make note of after-hours parking options, safety services
The Office of Traffic and Parking reminds students, faculty and staff of several options when parking on campus after hours, and VUPD offers tips and services to help ensure their personal safety while traveling on campus. Read MoreNov 26, 2013
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Vanderbilt celebrates 18 elected fellows of the AAAS
Eighteen academic and administrative leaders at Vanderbilt University have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year. Read MoreNov 25, 2013
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First VU science communicator named AAAS fellow
David F. Salisbury, senior research writer in Vanderbilt’s Office of News and Communications, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his achievements in communicating and interpreting science to the public. Read MoreNov 25, 2013