MyVU News
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Come to open house at E. Bronson Ingram College today
Campus Dining will host an open house for faculty, staff and students at E. Bronson Ingram College, Vanderbilt’s newest residential college, on Monday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. All are invited to attend. Read MoreAug 24, 2018
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Vanderbilt donates concert tickets to Buena Vista Elementary teachers
Ahead of Thursday's concert at Vanderbilt Stadium featuring Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Vanderbilt Athletics donated 40 concert tickets to teachers at Nashville's Buena Vista Elementary School, where Commodore student-athletes frequently volunteer. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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New copyright policy provides guidance on posting materials to course management systems
Vanderbilt University has adopted a new policy to provide clear guidance on handling copyrighted materials. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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New online tool will streamline tuition benefits for employees
Employees can now manage tuition benefit programs online through EdAssist. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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Diverse ’Dores Day set for Sept. 4
This year’s event, “Dores Without Borders,” provides an opportunity for both new and returning students to learn about some of the identity spaces and support services on campus. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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Eighth annual Simple Beginnings ceremony and reception
The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training will hold its eighth annual Simple Beginnings lab coat ceremony on Friday, Aug. 31. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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Koala teeth provide insights into diet
Paleontologist Larisa DeSantis' latest research confirms that the shape of tooth wear best indicates the kind of food koalas and kangaroos ate, not whether it was covered in dust and dirt. Read MoreAug 22, 2018
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Carrasco to lead Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Dr. Nancy Carrasco, a leading figure in the study of iodide transport and its critical role in the thyroid and mammary glands, has been named chair of Vanderbilt's Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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New exhibit opens exploring history of women at Vanderbilt
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will open “From Listeners to Leaders: A History of Women at Vanderbilt” on Tuesday, Aug. 28, featuring documents, books, photos, newspaper articles and oral histories about women's experiences on campus in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Chancellor Zeppos reflects on the incoming class
Watch Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discuss the diversity and talent represented in the Class of 2022 and the potential these students have to become the leaders of tomorrow. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Upholding our core values
Vanderbilt's commitment to inclusion, discovery, collaboration, civil discourse and more is driving the university forward in its mission, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his first message of the new academic year. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Save the date for eighth annual Flulapalooza
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are encouraged to get a free flu shot during the eighth annual mass vaccination event, set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the area between Light Hall and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Dillehay receives $510K to study role of gold mining in colonization of South America
Anthropology professor Tom Dillehay and co-investigators will undertake anthropological, historical, engineering and geological studies to uncover the many forces shaping the development of the southern Andes. Read MoreAug 20, 2018
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‘Big and Bold’ annual impact report showcases university accomplishments
Vanderbilt’s highest-ever national ranking, transformational investments in residential colleges and graduate education and research, and the most diverse first-year class ever are among the accomplishments highlighted in the university’s new annual impact report. Read MoreAug 20, 2018
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Incoming students celebrated at Founders Walk
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students were welcomed into the Vanderbilt community on Sunday during Vanderbilt's traditional Founders Walk. Read MoreAug 20, 2018
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New academic year brings new look, expanded schedule for MyVU
MyVU, your source for news and information about the Vanderbilt community, has updated the look of its newsletter, which will expand to three days per week beginning today. Read MoreAug 20, 2018
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Tips for attending Beyoncé-Jay-Z concert at VU Stadium tomorrow
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center are offering tips for those planning to check out Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s “On the Run II" tour stop at Vanderbilt Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 23. Read MoreAug 19, 2018
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Vanderbilt welcomes the Class of 2022
Service is synonymous with Vanderbilt's culture. On Move-In Day, that means hauling lots of boxes, clothes, mini fridges and “must haves” for the newest class moving into The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 18, 2018
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Mars, Kissinger, jazz among rich topics for Vanderbilt Osher fall term
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt will offer fall classes about life on Mars, the 2018 midterms, American gun culture, and an Oz Arts production on human connections to the environment. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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Upside-down jellyfish teach land-locked teens about ocean conservation
More than a dozen Cassiopea were given to the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt by the Tennessee Aquarium. Read MoreAug 17, 2018