MyVU News
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Employee Tailgate this Saturday has new SEC clear-bag policy
If you’ve registered to attend the Vanderbilt University tailgate this Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and the Vanderbilt vs. Kansas State football game that follows at 6:30 p.m., you’ll want to pay close attention to the new SEC clear-bag policy. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Vanderbilt welcomes 2017-18 Humphrey Fellows cohort
Education professionals from 11 countries will spend the next 10 months in an intensive professional development program at Peabody College for education and human development. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Seventh cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy convenes
The seventh cohort of the Vanderbilt Leadership Academy commenced Sept. 11. Established by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in 2011, VLA is a nine-month learning journey for high-performing leaders from academic and administrative areas at both Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Faculty/staff discounts offered for Commodore Quake Oct. 5
This year's Commodore Quake, the annual concert event held during Reunion and Homecoming Weekend, features Migos and SZA on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Gym. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Panel discussion on DACA set for Thursday at Vanderbilt
A panel discussion about the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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2017 Vanderbilt Divinity and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named
A senior rabbi who has worked tirelessly to promote racial and religious respect and a national leader in environmental efforts are the 2017 Divinity School and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Electric violinist Silverman to perform with VU Orchestra at OZ Arts Oct. 5
Acclaimed electric violinist Tracy Silverman will perform with the Vanderbilt Orchestra Oct. 5. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Sept. 19 community breakfast facilitates discussion of new racial justice initiative
Dean Emilie Townes will speak at Vanderbilt Divinity School’s community breakfast Sept. 19. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Alumna, former faculty member Alison Piepmeier honored with Sept. 25 lecture
The Alison Piepmeier Memorial Lecture is set for Sept. 25, featuring speaker George Estreich, author of a book about raising his daughter who has Down syndrome. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt University climbs ‘U.S. News & World Report’ rankings to reach No. 14
Vanderbilt rose to 14th place this year, its highest ranking to date, after holding at No. 15 the two previous years. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt ready to assist students possibly impacted by Hurricane Irma
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Mark Bandas has communicated with Vanderbilt students about resources available on campus to assist them. The university will continue to monitor for impacts to the extended Vanderbilt community and will share information about opportunities to assist as they become available. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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Campus community invited to enjoy PARK(ing) Day on Sept. 15
The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend PARK(ing) Day, a pop-up space presented by FutureVU, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at parking lot 5A near the Baker Building. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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RTI is getting a bad rap, say education researchers
When schools are unable to properly and rigorously implement the complex RTI structure, it’s not fair to say the program itself is ineffective. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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VU staff: Win tickets to the Nashville Predators home opener
Vanderbilt staff have the chance to win tickets to the Nashville Predators' home opener Oct. 10. #UnitedinGold Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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Sept. 11 remembrance scheduled for noon Monday
At noon on Monday, Sept. 11, four chimes will sound from the bell tower of Kirkland Hall symbolizing the four crash sites and solemnizing both the tragedy and the extraordinary heroism that define Sept. 11, 2001, as a day of both loss and unity. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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Endowed chair holder celebration honors 11 professors
Eleven Vanderbilt faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for their exemplary achievements during a celebration Sept. 6 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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Constitution and Citizenship Week is Sept. 18-22
Vanderbilt University has developed a rich slate of programming for Constitution and Citizenship Week 2017. This year's events are scheduled for Sept. 18-22. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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VUToday: Alternative energy sources and predictions for a bad flu season in weekly roundup of VU news
University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Sept. 4. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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Strengthening students’ digital literacy is aim of new initiatives, resources on campus
Enhancing Vanderbilt students’ digital literacy and providing resources to help them become thoughtful contributors to digital discourse is the aim of a new university committee as well as a number of efforts currently underway on campus. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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Learn about fire safety at Vanderbilt
September is National Preparedness Month, which is a great time to review fire safety protocols to make sure you are ready in the event of a fire affecting your campus area. Read MoreSep 7, 2017