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Think you know everything about the black and gold and Giving Day history at Vanderbilt? Keep your eyes glued to VU social channels all day tomorrow, April 14, to prove your knowledge. It’s the perfect way to fuel excitement for the big day: Giving Day on Thursday, April 16. Read More

When physics and astronomy Ph.D. candidate Oem Trivedi was growing up in India, he had big dreams: becoming a wrestler in the World Wrestling Entertainment industry. Then, in the sixth grade, he watched an Albert Einstein documentary. And everything changed. Read More

Julia “Jules” Ashworth (class of 2026) fell in love with the French language at an early age, when she took her first French class in the third grade. She continued to study French up until middle school, when she was required to take Spanish, but then re-enrolled in French as soon as she got to high school. Ashworth’s curiosity and wide-ranging interests led her to triple major in philosophy, communication studies, and French. Read More

As the academic year winds down, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is already planning for the next. Take a few minutes to complete the Spring 2026 survey and share your thoughts on dining hours, service, menu options and overall experience. Read More

Gabrielle Goodwin, a freshman at Vanderbilt University, turned a childhood frustration with hair barrettes falling out into a patented product and thriving business. Working with her mother, she created GaBBY Bows, a double-snap barrette designed to stay securely in place, and later launched a company focused on promoting confidence and entrepreneurship among young girls. Now a student at Vanderbilt, Goodwin continues to grow her business while mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs and encouraging others to turn their ideas into opportunities. Read More

The Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council has announced the winners of the 2025 Graduate Leadership Anchor Awards, which honor the hard work and leadership of Vanderbilt graduate students schoolwide. Awards were presented at an awards ceremony in April of this year. The awards recognize outstanding service, mentorship, departmental leadership, student advocacy, research and best overall. Read More

It’s tiiiiiime! No holiday shopping is complete without the 2025 Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide.  We’ve done the curating, so you can do the shopping. This guide includes gifts for everyone, from proud students and alums to fantastic faculty and staff.  Explore stylish apparel, spirited drinkware and timeless accessories that add a… Read More

Vanderbilt Crowdfunding, an initiative in its inaugural year, offers a new level of possibility through student-led philanthropy. Supported by university resources provided by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the forward-looking approach to engagement and philanthropy reframes fundraising from a formal transaction to a shared investment in future leaders—to a community coming together for support. Read More

New exhibits in three campus locations celebrate the Immersion Vanderbilt program and highlight hands-on learning projects created by former undergraduate students in collaboration with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read More

In 2024, eleven teams of graduate students received Lacy-Fischer Interdisciplinary Research Grants to support projects ranging from advanced optical technologies and gravitational wave detection to medical innovations and autonomous vehicle safety. Read More

The Vanderbilt University English Language Center and Residential Colleges recently partnered for the Explore Nashville program to provide students with an enriching cultural experience connected to the Southern Festival of Books. The festival was co-presented by Vanderbilt University… Read More

Collegiate voice students can only dream about the opportunity—someday—to be featured as a soloist with a major symphony orchestra. For Blair junior Vyjayanthi “Viji” Burma, a music education major, that dream became a reality in a whirlwind fashion last month. Read More

As Vanderbilt students Katie Wong (junior), Ren Adajar (junior) and Christin Ann Sanchez (senior) coasted through the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City on the backs of motorbikes, holding tightly onto their peer tour guides this past May, it was hard to believe that 24 hours earlier they were on campus saying goodbye to friends, professors and Nashville for the summer. The three students knew their itinerary and whom they would meet with, and thanks to their professor’s advising, they understood the learning objectives on gender equity and human rights, but they did not know how much of an impact the following few weeks would have on their lives.  Read More

For many, summer is a time to soak up the sunshine, venture outside, and maybe even tackle the books on that lengthy “to be read” list. For students in the College of Arts and Science, summer presents a different opportunity: a chance to apply their skills and academic knowledge to real-world challenges, setting the stage for future career success. Read More

Vanderbilt’s First View Mentorship Program, a collaborative initiative led by the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Student Center for Belonging and Communities, the Career Center, and student organizations such as First-Generation and/or Low-Income Grads and FirstVU, which are dedicated to celebrating and empowering first-generation students. The program is designed to make each student’s journey one of connection, guidance and belonging.  Read More

Vanderbilt University has launched the Community Takes Courage campaign to reinforce its commitment to eradicate hazing and foster a culture of respect, courage, belonging and accountability. The initiative follows the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a federal law requiring comprehensive hazing prevention measures in higher education.  Read More

Vanderbilt University has established the Enterprise AI and Computing Innovation Studio, a groundbreaking collaboration between VUIT, the Amplify Generative AI Innovation Center and the Data Science Institute. Read More

While many students live on Vanderbilt’s campus, a number of undergraduate students—and all graduate and professional students—make their homes off campus. Living off campus offers new opportunities, along with added responsibilities. As you navigate your new homes, learn more about how you can stay supported, informed and connected to all that Vanderbilt has to offer. Read More

Are you searching for health and well-being resources for yourself or another Vanderbilt student? Vanderbilt staff are ready to provide you with support and care. Read More

This fall, the College of Arts and Science is introducing strategic structural and pedagogical changes to undergraduate education that will better serve students and faculty and help to deliver an unparalleled undergraduate academic experience. Read More