MyVU News
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Event to connect inventors and entrepreneurs April 30
Venture Match, a “speed dating” event to match entrepreneurs and inventors, will be held April 30 at the University Club of Nashville. Read MoreApr 24, 2013
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Meet the Titans at Mayor’s Field Day; Vanderbilt volunteers needed
Learn fun, new ways to be active at the 2013 Mayor's Field Day, a free event May 4 at LP Field. Read MoreApr 24, 2013
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Celebration of Teaching is May 3
The Center for Teaching and the Graduate School will honor the achievements of the Vanderbilt teaching community at the annual Celebration of Teaching May 3 at The Commons Center. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Aerospace club wins payload design category of annual NASA rocket contest
For the fourth year in a row, the Best Payload Design award went to the Vanderbilt Aerospace Club in the 12th annual NASA University Student Launch Initiative Sunday, April 21, in a field at Bragg Farms in Toney, Ala. This is the sixth year the club has entered the national rocketry competition. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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M. Eric Johnson named dean of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
Former Owen Graduate School of Management professor M. Eric Johnson will return as dean beginning July 1, leaving the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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New pricing structure announced for 2013-14 University Central parking permits
The pricing structure of regular parking permits for University Central faculty and staff will change for the 2013-14 academic year. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Faculty directors named for new College Halls
As Moore and Warren Colleges take shape at the corner of West End and 21st avenues, two award-winning faculty members have been named to lead the new residential colleges that are part of the College Halls at Vanderbilt system. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Vanderbilt makes switch from coal power to natural gas
Vanderbilt University will replace its coal-fired co-generation facility, converting it to burn natural gas to meet the power needs of the university and medical center. Read MoreApr 19, 2013
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Vanderbilt Police establishes new emergency preparedness unit
The Vanderbilt University Police Department has established a new unit dedicated to preparing for and managing emergency situations, such as those related to severe weather, large special events, dignitary visits and Vanderbilt sporting events and concerts. Read MoreApr 19, 2013
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Boston Marathoner reflects on experience; tragedy prompts response from Vanderbilt community
Amanda Hachey had just crossed the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon when she heard the first of two loud explosions. She reflects on her experience, while other members of the Vanderbilt community respond to the tragedy. Read MoreApr 17, 2013
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Beware of phishing linked to Boston Marathon bombings
Information Technology Services at Vanderbilt wants to remind the community of the dangers of email phishing scams, which spike following major news events, such as the Boston Marathon bombings April 15. Read MoreApr 16, 2013
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Improved vacuum cleaner, smart infant car seat to be featured at Senior Design Day
Engineering majors will exhibit solutions to real-life engineering challenges proposed by clients with real design needs, including a next-generation vaccum cleaner and a smart car seat that alerts parents to children left in hot cars. Read MoreApr 16, 2013
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Three Vanderbilt professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships
Three Vanderbilt University professors are among 175 scholars, artists and scientists named the 2013 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellows. Read MoreApr 15, 2013
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VU bowling team runners up in NCAA tournament
The Vanderbilt bowling team's bid for another national championship came up just short Saturday, May 13, as Nebraska edged out the Commodores to claim the title. Read MoreApr 15, 2013
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The week in images, April 5-12
Take a look back at this past week with a few Instagrams and Tweets. There’s something about springtime that brings out the photographer in all of us. Enjoy! [View the story "The week in images, April 5-12" on Storify]The week in images, April 5-12Take… Read MoreApr 12, 2013
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Lutz named Vanderbilt University’s first vice chancellor for information technology
John M. Lutz, an information technology and financial management expert who most recently served as president of IBM Canada, has been named vice chancellor for information technology for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 12, 2013
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Mayor Dean engages with Divinity students on community service
The strong value placed on community volunteerism is among the reasons Nashville has received extensive national press for its enviable quality of life, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean recently told Vanderbilt Divinity students. Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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Possible severe weather predicted for Thursday; take steps to prepare
The National Weather Service is predicting possible severe weather, including possible isolated tornados, for Thursday in the Nashville area from approximately 8 a.m. until late afternoon. Read MoreApr 10, 2013
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Ford wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Vanderbilt's Donna Ford is one of 14 university professors being recognized by the Southeastern Conference for achievement in research and scholarship. Read MoreApr 10, 2013
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreApr 10, 2013