MyVU News
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What’s On My Mind: A Legacy of Courage
Chancellor Zeppos' debut MyVU column talks about the lessons we learned — and continue to learn — from Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard, and the university's advocacy efforts to protect scholarships and research in the tax bills advancing in Congress. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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University users to begin placing telephone orders with new form Dec. 15
Starting Friday, Dec. 15, university users will begin submitting a new form to place telephone orders and to request any voice service previously ordered in eProcurement. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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Humane dispersal of roosting crows set to begin Dec. 11
Plant Operations will implement distress calls and other methods in an effort to drive roosting birds from campus. As in previous years, humane methods of dispersal will be used to frighten the birds away without causing harm. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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University begins capital planning assessments of humanities, sciences to chart future
Vanderbilt University is embarking on discovery and planning processes, guided by the Academic Strategic Plan and FutureVU, to chart a course for capital planning in the humanities and the sciences. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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International Strategy Working Group issues final report
To strengthen Vanderbilt’s international research, scholarship and creative expression efforts and to raise the global profile of the university as a research institution, the new International Strategy Report recommends a four-point strategy to build on Vanderbilt’s strengths while supporting the university’s Academic Strategic Plan and its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Economics senior Sasha Pines creates business sisterhood
Sasha Pines, a senior majoring in economics, believes combining solid business strategy with a sense of empathy can change lives. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Law, neuroscience student earns NIJ fellowship
A student from the nation’s first joint law and neuroscience J.D. and Ph.D. program, housed at Vanderbilt University, has earned a $50,000 graduate research fellowship from the National Institute of Justice. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Beyond Politics: Private industry needs to step up on climate change
Two Vanderbilt experts say evidence shows that progress can continue to be made on environmental issues regardless of what the government is doing. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Celebration honors 11 new endowed chair holders
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for their outstanding scholarship and research during a celebration at the Student Life Center Nov. 29. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at MRB III Dec. 11
The final Open Dore On Location of the fall semester is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Medical Research Building III, Room 3131. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Red-carpet premiere of film celebrates Perry Wallace’s life
Hundreds of people—including family, friends, teammates and fans—gathered at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium Dec. 4 for the premiere of “Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace,” a documentary of the late Wallace’s courage and struggles as a student-athlete breaking the color barrier in the SEC. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Perry Wallace, pioneer who integrated SEC basketball, has died
Perry Wallace, BE’70, the Vanderbilt University student-athlete who integrated Southeastern Conference varsity basketball, died Dec. 1. He was 69. Read MoreDec 4, 2017
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Two Vanderbilt seniors awarded prestigious scholarships
Vanderbilt senior Logan Brown has been named a Marshall Scholar for 2018, and senior Jacqueline (Jami) Cox has been named to the third class of Schwarzman Scholars, both organizations announced Monday. Read MoreDec 4, 2017
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Faculty encouraged to submit Discovery and Research Scholar grant proposals
The Office of the Provost invites faculty to submit proposals for the next round of Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants. Read MoreDec 4, 2017
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Dillard, Wallace honored with Slive Award
The Southeastern Conference honored Vanderbilt and league legends Godfrey Dillard and Perry Wallace Friday in Atlanta with the SEC's Michael L. Slive Award. Dillard and Wallace (represented by his nephew James) were honored throughout the day along with four football players from Kentucky who were the league's first four African American football players. Read MoreDec 4, 2017
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Statement on the passing of Perry Wallace
"Vanderbilt, the sports world, and the entire country lost a civil rights icon today. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Perry Wallace, who through quiet strength and courage blazed a trail that still serves as a lesson in resilience and perseverance in the face of incredible obstacles," said Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Friday. Read MoreDec 1, 2017
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VUToday: GOP tax plan’s effect on higher education in weekly roundup of VU news
University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Nov. 27. Read MoreDec 1, 2017
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Vanderbilt law alumna to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor
Samiyyah Ali, JD’16, will clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor beginning in October 2018. Read MoreDec 1, 2017
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Jump-start your 2018 goals with a 25 percent discount off Owen Executive Education programs
Vanderbilt Executive Education at Owen is offering university employee discounts on its programs. Read MoreDec 1, 2017